Oracle Overview – Volume 5.9

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo follows the two main characters, sisters Camino Rois who lives in the Dominican Republic and Yaharira Rois who lives in New York City. Neither of them know the other exists. The story is told in verse and is about how the two girls cope with the loss of their Papi who died in a plane crash. As the story goes on you learn, along with the girls, the secrets Papi...

Over the seasons, we have seen fashion trends fade in and out. This fall’s most popular shoe is, in my opinion, Birkenstock’s Boston Clog. Older generations may remember seeing versions of this shoe in the late 90’s known as “potato shoes.” The reason this trend has come back for fall, and is probably here to stay, is the comfortable fit the clog gives. You can wear them with or without s...

Are you an appearance or comfort guy when it comes to clothes? Comfort Are ants communist? Why or why not? Yes, they all listen to their assigned task that was given to them at birth no ruler/president Is water wet? Yes Favorite modern-day expression? “Gas” Summer or winter? Why?  Summer, it isn’t cold. ...

Over break, I went on a whim to watch a movie with a surprising story . . . and it was part of the DC universe. Black Adam is the newest movie in the DC Comics movie lineup. When people hear “DC”, it’s often said with a negative connotation, due to Marvel Comics' success in the movie industry. For as long as I have been alive, DC (owned by Warner Bros.) and Marvel (owned by Disney) have been ...

Are you interested in helping the world, community, and school for the better? Consider joining Interact. Interact is a service-based club that is under Rotary. If you are interested in joining, contact the advisers, Mrs. Kirkwood, Mrs. Beighler, or Maguire Thompson. The officers are Maguire Thompson, president; Cooper Cross, vice president; Hannah Ladd, secretary; and Ella Hudson, treasurer. Project...