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Caution: Ice Possible
Caution: Ice Possible
December 10, 2024
Come on in. In case you don't frequent the library often, you can access its entrance on the 300 floor.
Resources for You in the School Library
Emma Brasfield December 12, 2024

Book it down to the library. The school's library is full of resources for everyone in the building. The library is open during all school hours at 7:45am before school and until 3:30pm after...

Caution: Ice Possible
Caution: Ice Possible
December 10, 2024
Parading Through Wonderland
Parading Through Wonderland
December 10, 2024
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"Little Women" Movie Review
“Little Women” Movie Review
Emma Brasfield December 17, 2024

“Little Women” is over a century old and still influential as ever. The story has been adapted into multiple movies over the years, and each...

Cell phones can be a distraction from your studies. Sometimes, it may be a good idea to put it down and focus on your work.
Phone Usage at School: Yay or Nay?
Annabelle Threadgill December 12, 2024

Does phone usage at the school benefit the students? This topic has been discussed in schools all over the country.  More than 75 percent...

Yum. An example of someone's awful gift. Although, fun wrapping paper is always acceptable.
It’s The Thought That Counts: Worst Christmas Gifts to Give this Holiday Season
Molly Ewen December 9, 2024

Around this time of year many parents are urging their children to make their Christmas lists; I know mine are. However, there are a few universal...

Please don’t fall. Sophomore Ryann Lee walking down the stairs in the hottest part of the school, Shannon Building. “Passing periods feel like a hot, crowded sauna,” Lee said.
It’s Getting Hot Here
Annabelle Threadgill October 17, 2024

Have you ever fallen on the stairs while trying to get to class? Or got hot flashes in the school air? If you go to Ottawa Township High School,...

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"Little Women" Movie Review
“Little Women” Movie Review
Emma Brasfield December 17, 2024

“Little Women” is over a century old and still influential as ever. The story has been adapted into multiple movies over the years, and each...

Original fan art made by Bailey Etscheid with the "Short n' Sweet" album cover, "Espresso" cover, and behind-the-scenes photo from "Taste" music video.
“Short n’ Sweet”
November 19, 2024
Line up. Early voting and registry at the County Clerk's Office in the Criminal Justice Center. “Can’t miss it,” Cantlin Law Firm employee Kelsey Spears said. The Criminal Justice Center is located on the northside of Ottawa.
First Time Voters
November 19, 2024
Arrgh matey. Sophomores Kenleigh Fowler and Ryan Lee pose in pirate costumes on Halloween.
Frighteningly Fashionable
November 19, 2024
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Fancy for finals. Orchestra Members senior Jack Stanek, sophomore Logan Olsen and sophomore Chloe Carmona are living out the final week of ILMEA, in Peoria, in style. “ILMEA is a way for us band kids to push our skills to the limit and meet talented musicians from Illinois,” Stanek said.
ILMEA Participants of 2024
Jacy Miller December 10, 2024

Ottawa selects their ILMEA participants for 2024. Audition results come out following Thanksgiving break. “It was fun because I know I worked...

Shooting threes and defeating teams.
Shooting threes and defeating teams.
Bailey Etscheid December 10, 2024

Sophomore Libby Muffler shot a three-pointer at her JV girls basketball game on December 2 in Kingman Gym. The team won the...

The champion team holding up “number ones” to show their victory. From left to right: Coach Mark Cooper, Freshman James Threadgill, Sophomore Bryer Harris, Junior Colt Bryson, Senior Seth Cooper, Senior Chandler Creeden, Junior Jacob Armstrong, Senior Deklan Gage, Coach Jerry Couch, and Coach Keith Budzowski. 

Photo credit: Julie Threadgill 
Swinging to Success
November 19, 2024
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