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The scary truth about horror films

The scary truth about horror films

Alexa Farese, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Boring, disturbing, and unimaginative are all characteristics that can be used to describe horror movies. They have lasting negative effects on viewers and as a category of films they are underwhelming...

Halloween spirit lost in trends

Halloween spirit lost in trends

Sophia Doyle, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

The cool October air is a sure sign that Halloween is right around the corner. This year, instead of rushing to pumpkin patches or haunted houses, people rush to dollar stores to fill their carts with...

Homecoming proposals: what happened?

Homecoming proposals: what happened?

The Charger, Editorial Staff November 5, 2024

Homecoming month at Oxford High School has arrived which means the excitement of asking one another to the dance. Most people take the easiest approach and send a text message to ask someone, whereas extravagant...

Why homeschooling is the best form of education

Why homeschooling is the best form of education

Sophia Doyle, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

Homeschooling is rapidly gaining popularity throughout the US. According to the United States Department of Education there are well over four million homeschooled children as of the 2023-24 school year...

Letterman jackets decreasing in popularity

Letterman jackets decreasing in popularity

Hugh Wilson, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

At Oxford High School, not many students walk around wearing a letterman jacket. In fact, I have only seen about 15 students out of the over 1,200 students at OHS ever wear them. That lack of popularity...

Students debate which school is best

Sophia Doyle, Alexa Farese, and Liza O'Reilly October 3, 2024

Homeschool (by Sophia Doyle): Homeschool structures and values vary widely, but the premise is an education at home with family. Homeschooling focuses on the personal interest of the child, encourages...

OHS lacking in school spirit

OHS lacking in school spirit

The Charger, Editorial Staff October 3, 2024

As homecoming season approaches, the subject of school spirit always arises. Every day of homecoming week there is a different theme for students to dress up. Many times, competitions are held between...

Starbucks boycott could permanently damage company

Kendall Kipping, Opinions Editor October 2, 2024

Recently, Starbucks, a large coffeehouse chain, has been facing a controversial boycott. What started with workers going on strike for a better work environment has evolved into federal lawsuits between...

Oxford fights against food insecurity

Kendall Kipping, Opinions Editor October 2, 2024

Food insecurity is an issue that affects more than 44 million people across America. Mississippi holds the title of America’s hungriest state, affecting approximately 480,600 Mississippians. One in five...

New OHS phone procedure causes mixed opinions

Liza O'Reilly, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

This year at Oxford High School, students have noticed an increased number of classrooms participating in a cell phone free classroom. A lock box was placed in each classroom for the teachers to collect...

Olympic Opening Ceremony dissapoints viewers

Alexa Farese, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony disappointed spectators all over the world. What is supposed to be a celebration of global unity turned into a controversial and disappointing performance. The creative...

2024 presidential debate horrifies Americans

The Charger, Editorial Staff October 2, 2024

The 2024 presidential debate between republican candidate Donald Trump and former democratic candidate Joseph Biden on June 27 proved disappointing and displayed the downward spiral of America’s political...

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