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Acorn Newsmagazine

The Student News Site of Royal Oak High School

Acorn Newsmagazine

Too often it can feel like people are watching over your  shoulder, ready to judge you and your decisions.

Peer Pressure

Samantha Fairo, Reporter November 20, 2024

Peer pressure is a constant force, starting as early as kindergarten. The only difference now is that we are much more conscious of its impact. In our younger years, we are reassured that it’s good to...

Extracurriculars: Helpful or Headache?

Extracurriculars: Helpful or Headache?

Avani Gontina, Reporter November 18, 2024

The college application process is a very important part of many student's lives. Throughout middle school and high school, we are told to get involved, get good grades, and be the perfect student. But...

The Rise and Fall of the Modern-Day Paparazzi

The Rise and Fall of the Modern-Day Paparazzi

Luther Frede, Reporter November 18, 2024

Up-and-coming pop star Chappell Roan was recently awarded the Best New Artist Award at the VMAs on September 11th, 2024. Despite her newly given title, her debut album, “The Rise and Fall of The Midwest...

Presidential Voting  Advertisements

Presidential Voting Advertisements

Lilly Morris, Reporter November 8, 2024

Imagine watching your favorite show on television, or pulling up social media to see the latest trends. Then suddenly, you get a bunch of pop-up advertisements about the 2024 Presidential Election. Not...

Fall In's and Outs

Fall In’s and Outs

Samantha Gittinger, Reporter September 16, 2024

Fall is a time for renewal, reorganization, and refocus. School starts up again, sports spring back into action, the days get colder, and the workload for all of us gets larger. In the spirit of reflecting...

Downtown Cafe Review

Downtown Cafe Review

Jude Pallay, Reporter April 3, 2024

If Royal Oak is well known for anything, it’s the large number of Café’s setting up shop right downtown. I’m going to see which is the best, and how they all stand on their own. I spent an entire...

Is there a Problem with the Health Curriculum?

Is there a Problem with the Health Curriculum?

Acorn Staff, Staff Editorial April 3, 2024

Most children start health classes in mid-elementary school, starting with the separation of boys and girls. Students begin with learning about sexuality education and anatomy. Students feel that as the...

Photo by Lucie Coburn

Has High School Become Too Competitive?

Acorn Staff, Staff Editorial April 3, 2024

            Wake up early, and go to a leadership meeting. Go to school, get through classes. Finish school, go to practice. After practice, do homework. Stay up late and finally go to sleep, not...

Acorn Spring Break Playlist

Acorn Spring Break Playlist

Lilliana Heline, Web Editor March 5, 2024

Senior Year Struggles

Senior Year Struggles

Sophie Matthews, Co-Editor in Chief February 28, 2024

Senior year: what is considered to be the most memorable year throughout high school. More privileges, more events, and the most fun. All I ever hear from anyone is that my senior year will be the best...

Misinformation Throughout History

Misinformation Throughout History

Sophia Wodwaski, Reporter February 28, 2024

Misinformation has been an extensive theme throughout the entirety of humanity's history. Throughout generations, we’ve witnessed the effect misinformation has on different cultures and society as a...

Energy Drink Crisis

Energy Drink Crisis

Kayla Garner, Reporter February 28, 2024

Energy drinks are the current craze happening at ROHS. They are easily one of the most accessible quick energy boosters comparable to coffee. They are known as addictive and unhealthy; but can be acceptable...

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