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Lifestyle
What is Eid? The Reason We Got a Day Off on April 20
On Friday, April 21st, Pittsburgh Public Schools recognized the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr by giving…
Keep readingObama Students Shine in Inaugural Showcase
On Thursday, April 20th there was a black history showcase held in the auditorium. In…
Keep readingObama Students Attend Student Voice Conference
On Friday, March 3, PPS held a Student Voice Conference at Duquesne University. Student leaders …
Keep readingSuper Bowl LVII: Culture Review
Per usual, the 60 minutes of gameplay was broken up by notable commercials and the…
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At Obama
YAG Goes to Harrisburg
Every year Obama’s Youth and Government club takes a trip to Harrisburg to represent the school at a mock government convention called Model. This year, the delegation made the trip from the 13-16th of April. Obama has one of the biggest delegations in the state, and has continued to make their presence known at this…
Keep readingStudent Spotlight: Isaiah Hooks: Cancer Researcher
Isaiah Hooks is one of the few students who did have this opportunity. Hooks has worked under his mentor, Dr. Lauren Brown at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy for two years. In those two years, he’s worked on two different projects, both relating to breast cancer.
Keep readingStudent Spotlight: Diya Singh
It is often said that the youth are our future. Diya Singh, a junior at Obama, embodies this idea.
Keep readingThe Phone Detective: Mr. Collinger
Despite success in the reduction of phone use at Obama, Yondr pouches have not easily been integrated into everyday life.
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Sports
Boys Tennis Team Sweeps City League
On Thursday May 4, Juniors Max Pekich and Isaiah Trumbull won the Boys Tennis Doubles City Championship. That win comes towards the end of a hugely successful season for the Boys Tennis team.
Keep readingObama Senior Signing Day
Signing day at Obama has been a tradition for a long time, and this year did not disappoint. Though the world was struck with an unprecedented covid outbreak, senior athletes fought through and triumphed. This year, Obama has 7 seniors who will be pursuing athletics at the collegiate level.
Keep readingWinter Sports Roundup
As the season of winter sports comes to an end we should look back on the accomplishments and victories our teams have fulfilled this year. From basketball to swimming, Obama sports had a great season.
Keep readingPittsburgh Penguins Bring Hockey to Obama
Hockey is historically underrepresented in urban areas. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to combat this with initiatives that aim to boost city hockey playing, including partially funding the Hunt Armory Ice Rink in Shadyside. They have been trying to utilize the space to host programs that teach kids to skate and play hockey. This…
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Arts & Entertainment
The Shortfalls of Diverse Television
A rather recent Hollywood trend has been an emphasis on making deliberately diverse, often labeled ‘woke’, movies and television. Despite the wish to have every viewer see a part of themselves in characters, this has often been to the studio’s detriment.
Keep readingOne More Mural Up in Obama Staircase Project
Full of vibrant and bold colors, the mural outside stairwell A has finally been completed.
Keep readingA Hidden Gem of Formerly Hidden Artifacts
Did you know that across from Obama Academy are priceless ancient artifacts, dating back over 5,000 years? The Kelso Museum of Near Eastern Archaeology is in the basement of Pittsburgh’s Theological Seminary. The majority of their stunning artifacts have been recovered through digs throughout the past 100 years (only ending recently), and a few donated.…
Keep readingA Night to Remember
Homecoming is a chance to make amazing memories, and at Obama it’s a night to remember. This year the dance will be held on the Northside at the New Hazlett Theater. It will take place on October 29th, from 7pm to 11pm .
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Editorials
Teen Perspectives on Minimum Wage
According to a calculation done by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the living wage (the hourly pay that meets a single, childless adult’s needs) in Pennsylvania is $16.6.
Keep readingPPS Releases District Enrollment Numbers
On Tuesday, November 15, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) released its annual district enrollment numbers. With this release came individual data sets for all district schools including Obama. The numbers this year show gradual changes in three fields at Obama.
Keep readingEdulection
Pennsylvania recently had a very important midterm election day, and the Democratic party came out with major gains, with Democrats Josh Shapiro and John Fetterman winning the Governor and Senate races respectively.
Keep readingImportance of Grantwriting for Obama
Over the past two weeks, Obama has received three sizable grants to support the school. On September 21st, Purple Eagle held an event to celebrate a $25,000 donation from Dicks Sporting Goods. The next week, GENYOUth, the American Dairy Association, and Pittsburgh Steelers player Najee Harris’ Da’ Bigger Picture foundation donated a grab and go…
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