Imagine it’s a rainy Friday night at about 8 pm. The kind of rainy night where it's too miserable outside to do anything other than stay home, curl up, and watch a movie. One friend is watching a gruesome horror movie, another could be watching a gut-wrenchingly beautiful romance, and the third could be fully immersed in an out-of-this-world sci-fi or fantasy movie. This is relatively average human behavior that isn’t questionable at all, but if you really sit and think about it, the choices we make on what movies we watch or what music we listen to can tell a lot about our personalities. 

Lunch during your free hour. A quick stop after practice. Late-night drive through with your friends. For many Jenks High School students, going out to eat isn’t just occasional–it's a big part of their weekly routine.

When selecting an AP class for your schedule, you often have benefits in mind, whether it’s an increased GPA or college preparation. But how does the number of AP classes you select affect your stress level? As a Junior who has taken 1 AP class in the past two years, I would like to determine the different factors of an AP class and the amount of stress a student may face depending on the number of classes they take. By surveying students at Jenks High School, I will be able to obtain a general idea of the stress levels an AP student experiences.

If you don’t live under a rock, you may have heard of what’s known as a “fit check” or an “OOTD” (Outfit Of The Day), a trend which has grown increasingly popular on social media. Each OOTD consists of a person or group of people pointing out different items of clothing and naming the brands of each piece for people to observe. High school is all about observing others. Did you see what blah blah blah posted? Guess who so and so is dating! What brands are people wearing? Whether you’ll admit it or not, you want to know. So I did all the work for you. Here is my masterpiece, Real School Fits. 

There is an old story about the power of a single word: maybe. The idea is that whatever crosses your path, maybe is bad or maybe is good. The main idea is to have the patience to see things through. The story starts with a farmer and his son; they have a horse, and one day the horse decides to run off. Then, the whole village comes by and says, “That’s so awful.” The farmer replies with a simple  “maybe.” Then, a couple of days later, the horse comes back with five more. Everybody in the village says, “That's amazing!” Then the farmer stays steadfast from the last remark, simply saying, “maybe.” A few days later, his son is riding one of the horses and falls and breaks his back. Everyone from the village is up in arms, saying how horrible that is. The farmer once again follows up with one simple but true statement, “maybe.” Finally, when the generals came through looking for soldiers for war, they skipped over the farmer’s son because of his back, and all the town said, “That’s so great,” and the farmer responded with “maybe.” This seems to continue despite the situation, and truthfully, it is something that I have seen as tangible in my own life. The main idea is to have the patience to see things through.

I'm Ethan Adkins, but if you came to the Jenks Aquatic Center, you might hear me called Coach Ethan. Coaching is one of the biggest passions in my life thus far. I have also been a competitive athlete since I was in 5th grade, which is another one of my biggest passions. To me, these two passions go hand in hand in my life. The more I learn and grow as an athlete in the sport of swimming, the better a coach I can become.

Most people would consider themselves as experts on certain topics, but most people are wrong. To be considered a true expert, you must have more experience on that topic than most people and have evidence to back it up. 

With the film “Michael” coming out in April 2026, I felt it was a good time to review Michael Jackson’s solo music career. As a teenager born in the late 2000’s, I know of Michael Jackson and his masterpieces that have stood the test of time, but I really don’t know the “gems” that die-hard MJ fans know. I also feel like Michael Jackson really only has three amazing albums, so doing this review will answer that assumption for me. I’ll only be going through true solo albums, as well as only albums he was alive for. That means no “XSCAPE” (2014) or “Michael” (2010). I’ll be ranking the albums on a scale of 1-10 based on production, vocals, skipability (songs that I skip), and number of bangers in the album; I’ll give my top ten songs as well.

Everybody talks about Tulsa like it is God’s gift to children. But when you talk to the kids, everybody says one thing: “It sucks.” Many believe that all there is to do is attend football games, go to the movies, and shop at Walmart.  As a Tulsa native myself, I agree most of the time. Tulsa lacks many of the fun experiences that other cities have. To see if this is true or not, I will be seeing some of the places people often forget about here in Tulsa, the places that are sometimes overlooked.

Imagine with me, if you will—it is a dark December night. You’re snowed in at your house, and you’re looking for something brand new to watch. Now let me introduce you to three movies that will change your life forever: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man’s Chest, and At World’s End.

Ah, the ‘60s. An era filled with The Beatles, hippie music, moon landings, and the effort to put as much gelatin as possible into the American diet. We may scoff at the bizarre creations housewives with too much free time managed to cook up, but all of us would be lying if we said we haven’t been curious what chicken salad trapped in jello would taste like. Fortunately for you, I was curious enough to actually try these recipes. Unfortunately for me, I was curious enough to actually try these recipes.

As the great Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Well, Gandhi, I’d like to add one more thing to this list. Have you ever had a really good cheeseburger? I mean a really good cheeseburger. Do you even know where to find one? As someone who has eaten at least two cheeseburgers a week for as long as I can remember, I am more than ready for the extensive research that will go into this subject. To my fellow peers, I will search high and low for the best cheeseburger in Jenks… you have my word.

Welcome to Tulsa’s very own Amber Marie and Co. boutique at Christmas: known for its classic charm and holiday spirit, Amber Marie becomes a winter wonderland each December. This review features the most iconic pieces of the boutique's festivities coming from, if I do say so myself, one of their most consistent customers. Located at the corner of 91st and Yale, the boutique, to some, is a hidden gem. Be prepared to take a deep dive into all of this season's holiday decor, gift ideas, and designer items found at Amber Marie. 

Each crochet object hangs over a podium surrounded by cameras—who is going to come out on top? Pattern designers: Crochetkit or SGIBYN (tutorials makers), the battle for the best plants begins! What’s happening you ask? We are rating crochet YouTube tutorials. One expert and one beginner in a battle to find the best crochet hanging plant tutorial YouTube has to offer. 

After traveling to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, and 7 times to Cambodia, Andrew Morris has the right to say he’s been around. He’s built orphanages, taught English, fed the less fortunate, preached, and fundraised on his voyages. Besides his mission trips, he's worked in a zoo, done crazy experiments with pyro, and caught a handful of raccoons at our very own school.

I have always loved the world of Oz, even before I found out the wicked witch of the west had a heartfelt backstory. As a longtime fan of the original Wicked musical, I have been counting down the days since the first movie came out for the second part to be released.

Among the top 250 most-streamed artists in the world on Spotify, Noah Kahan, with over 25 million monthly listeners, is an artist who is very well known for creating folk-pop music. Throughout his artistic career, Kahan has released, in total, 6 pieces of music–3 studio albums, 2 EP’s, and one live album. Kahan, having just finished an album in November of 2025, is planning on releasing his newest album soon. I believe that I have a good sense of Kahan’s best work, as I’ve listened to over 300,000 minutes of music in the last three years, with Kahan adding up to over 10,000 minutes. In this article, I will look into five of these pieces (excluding his live piece) and rank them based on personal enjoyment, lyrics, and overall album cohesion.

As a teenage girl who is very into watching movies, horror is probably my favorite movie genre—and not just during Halloween. Watching the more popular horror movies nowadays, I’ve noticed something; I see the same faces over and over again. We can’t say we haven’t noticed Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter in almost every Tim Burton movie, or Anya Taylor-Joy in a psychological thriller, or in high-stress films. The two that stick out to me the most in horror films are Mia Goth and Bill Skarsgård. Why are they so good for being recycled in horror movies? What is it about them that makes viewers not get tired of their faces and not feel like they’re overused? I think it has something to do with their features that give them that horror movie “aesthetic.”

Some call it the most dangerous sport. Some say it's not even a sport at all. Cheer has always been at the center of attention for one reason or another. From doing stunts on football sidelines to bringing the energy at pep rallies, cheerleaders are always pouring their energy into getting the crowd hyped for whatever sport they need. Most viewers might think that's all they do.

Founded just this year, the Environmental Club at Jenks High School is on a mission to make students more mindful of their impact on the planet. Through projects, meetings, and school-wide initiatives, the club aims to turn environmental awareness into meaningful action.