Fact of the Day
Wyatt Page, Writer
May 10, 2012
Did you know…a hummingbird weighs less than a penny?
Fact of the Day
Wyatt Page, Writer
April 17, 2012
Did you know…the cause of death for Marlboro cigarette company’s first owner was lung cancer, hmmm?
College Seminar Powerpoint Guides Juniors in College Search
Wyatt Page, Writer
April 16, 2012
The single most important mission of upperclassmen is to master the college application process. Last week, Wednesday April 11th, the Junior class migrated to the Commons for the final college seminar, intended to help students further master this process. After students handed in... (more...)
Fact of the Day
Wyatt Page, Writer
March 7, 2012
Did you know…every one cent increase in oil prices costs the economy a total of 1.4 billion dollars on a yearly basis.
Boyz Noise “Free Period” Playlist
Wyatt Page, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012
Are you feeling overwhelmed with homework? The best strategy to resolve this situation is to maximize the potential of your free periods. Not only will this lighten your workload at home, but it will also give you an opportunity to instantly seek assistance from a teacher if need be,... (more...)
Fact of the Day
Wyatt Page, Writer
February 28, 2012
Did you know…bats always turn left when exiting a cave.
Fact of the Day
Wyatt Page, Writer
February 22, 2012
There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S. than real flamingos.
How the Wikipedia Blackout Affected Students
Wyatt Page, Writer
January 27, 2012
Have you ever used Wikipedia for a project or presentation? The digital encyclopedia is very accessible and in 2005, according to a notable journal known as “Nature,” Wikipedia is “statistically as accurate as the Encyclopedia Britannica.” Many students do refer to Wikipedia for... (more...)
This Year’s Turkey Bowl Stuffing
Wyatt Page
December 6, 2011
What was your favorite highlight of Turkey Bowl? A game winning touchdown for your advisory group or just the fact that students now have a dress down day? For Chrisitan Nold, a ninth grader, it was when “Desmond Lindsey snatched an interception with one hand.” Nold was inspired by... (more...)
Friday’s Tailgate: Sure to Sizzle
Wyatt Page, Writer
November 11, 2011
ODA is up by a touchdown. There are 12 seconds left in the game. Mooney blocks the punt and returns it for a touchdown. The Cougars win. This is how the game unraveled last year leaving ODA with a grudge against rival, Cardinal Mooney. This Friday’s game offers a chance for revenge; it... (more...)
Picture of the Day: 10/28/11
Wyatt Page, Staff Writer
October 28, 2011
Do you really know Mr. Naylor?
Wyatt Page, Staff Writer
October 4, 2011
You may have noticed a new face in the English Department this year. For this faculty profile, I interviewed Robert Naylor, the new addition to ODA’s English Department. I prepared ten open-ended questions to get him talking about himself, then arranged a time for us to meet in the library. He... (more...)
Colin Diener: Ocarina Master
Wyatt Page
September 22, 2011
Colin Diener, ’13, has a peculiar talent. He plays the ocarina. This 12,000-year-old wind instrument, typically made out of wood, clay, or most commonly ceramic, was heavily popularized in the video game series Zelda. Diener first heard about the ocarina, at the age of 14, while playing... (more...)
