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Acorn Newsmagazine

Acorn Newsmagazine

The Student News Site of Royal Oak High School

Acorn Newsmagazine

Two Types of Test

Two Types of Test

Lincon Hesson-Reno, Reporter February 28, 2024

Schools today, including Royal Oak High School, are turning to devices more than ever. If it’s to get assignments done quickly, or out of pure convenience, it still affects a lot in the testing experience,...

The Gaza Conflict

The Gaza Conflict

Jude Pallay, Reporter February 28, 2024

On May 14th, 1948, Israel was formed in the region formerly known as Palestine in the Middle East.. After the long and horrific events of the Holocaust, the Jewish population seemed like they finally found...

Royal Oak’s Election Results

Royal Oak’s Election Results

Aidan Morris, Layout Editor February 28, 2024

On November 7th residents of Royal Oak and people across the United States took to the polls for the annual election. While not a presidential or midterm election, several important local elections took...

Ohio Votes to Protect Reproductive Rights

Ohio Votes to Protect Reproductive Rights

Maggie Lynch, Co-Editor in Chief February 28, 2024

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade claiming the framework surrounding its initial approval was “exceptionally weak”, “damaging” and “egregiously wrong”. The complainant...

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Girls Bowling Finishes 2nd in Tri-County Tournament

Tessa Abrutyn, Reporter February 21, 2024

On January 27th, the Girls Varsity Bowling team placed 2nd in the 2024 Tri-County Tournament. Royal Oak began the tournament an underdog, ranked #13 out of #16.  Starting off the tournament, Royal...

M-1 Griffins come up short against Clarkston, losing 6-1

M-1 Griffins come up short against Clarkston, losing 6-1

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief February 1, 2024

The M-1 Griffins Unified Hockey team fell to Clarkston 6-1 on Saturday at John Lindell Ice Arena. The team battled it out against a tough opponent in a fast paced game, but couldn’t dim the Wolves...

M-1 Griffins complete comeback, winning 5-2 against Rochester United

M-1 Griffins complete comeback, winning 5-2 against Rochester United

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief January 31, 2024

The M-1 Griffins Unified hockey team took home another league victory, defeating Rochester United 5-2 on Friday at John Lindell Ice Arena. The team completed an impressive comeback, scoring four goals...

M-1 Griffins emerge victorious against Bloomfield Hills, winning 8-3 at home

M-1 Griffins emerge victorious against Bloomfield Hills, winning 8-3 at home

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief January 24, 2024

The M-1 Griffins earned their 14th win of the season, defeating Bloomfield Hills 8-3 Saturday night at John Lindell Ice Arena. The team maintained a strong lead for the entirety of the game, creating another...

M-1 Griffins fall to Plymouth High School in their first game of the new year

M-1 Griffins fall to Plymouth High School in their first game of the new year

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief January 8, 2024

In a hard fought battle, the M-1 Griffins lost to Plymouth High School 4-2 on Friday at John Lindell Ice Arena. The Griffins created a strong offensive push, outshooting the Wildcats by 11, yet were...

M-1 Griffins advance to 9-1-0 after victory against Chippewa Valley United

M-1 Griffins advance to 9-1-0 after victory against Chippewa Valley United

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief December 31, 2023

The M-1 Griffins closed out the year as winners, defeating Chippewa Valley United 5-4 on Saturday at John Lindell Ice Arena. In a back and forth game, the Griffins held on tight to the lead, showcasing...

M1 Griffins move to 6-0-0, remaining undefeated

M1 Griffins move to 6-0-0, remaining undefeated

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief December 11, 2023

The M1 Griffins Unified Hockey Team took home another league victory on home ice at John Lindell Ice Arena, defeating Stoney Creek 3-1 on Friday. The leaders of the OAA Red Division — a mix of players...

Michigan defeats Iowa in 2023 Big10 Championship

Michigan defeats Iowa in 2023 Big10 Championship

Ava Emery, Head Photographer December 4, 2023

The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 26–0 to earn their third Big 10 title on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The shut-out victory allowed Michigan to remain undefeated...

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