Thalia Henry

Best mascara

by OIDJ Editor

By Thalia Henry, MacArthur High school Although there are countless mascaras on the market right now, whether they are ranging from volume mascaras to length mascara, I would like to talk about my favorite one right now. Telescopic by L’Oréal, is not only an affordable mascara but it has many attributes as well. The mascaras base price is $11.99, but depending on what store you’re shopping at the prices may fluctuate. Even though $11.99 may seem pricey, it doesn’t even begin to enter the ballpark of expensive mascaras. For example, the Bang Bad gal mascara by Benefit cosmetics goes for…

Escaping, surviving and thriving

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By Thalia Henry, MacArthur High School Oklahoma is known as one of the top-ranking states for domestic abuse and violence in the country. More than 27,000 abuse cases were reported in 2020, according to OklahomaWatch.org. Although domestic abuse plays a role in numerous families in Oklahoma, many resources and organizations are available to help people overcome domestic abuse, such as the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault and the YWCA. This is the story of one survivor who found resources that changed her life. Lee, who asked that only her first name be used, is from Oklahoma City.…

Bohdan James dives into past to better understand future

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By Thalia Henry, MacArthur High School Bohdan James, a 17-year-old who attends Norman High School, said of his experience as an only child, “it is sometimes relaxing.” Bohdan is on the Norman High newspaper team; he writes fan fiction about Marvel and different television shows. He has seen all of the Marvel movies except for “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Bohdan’s plans after high school involve attending the University of Oklahoma and majoring in anthropology. “I want to tap into people’s minds and figure out why they act the way they do,” Bohdan said. He feels strongly about the regression the country is…