February 2026 – Page 2

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow

February 24, 2026 Lyla Bice

photo credit: Lyla Bice On a cold February morning, a crowd with thousands of people bundle up with anticipation as they await the sunrise. Although temperatures were frigid, devoted fans from all over the country […]

Melting Ice: Enforcement gone too far

February 24, 2026 Abigail Kuilan

photo credit: Taylor Guzek Around 30 years ago, my dad left everything and everyone he knew or loved back home in India with the intent of pursuing better opportunities in the “land of the free”. […]

Staff Editorial: The benefits of platonic love

February 24, 2026 oohscourier

photo credit: Taylor Guzek The month of February is universally known as the month of love, and for good reason. It’s the second month of the new year and the first seasonal holiday after the […]

Photo Gallery: Girls wrestling state dual finals

February 18, 2026 Maddie Riley

photo credit: Madeline Riley Madi Ford showing off the team singlet after winning her match. Go Neers! Tara Davis locked in while hand fighting with her opponent. Lacie Knick getting up after pinning her opponent […]

Out in the Community: Boys basketball mid-season check-in

February 18, 2026 Reese Miller

photo credit: Reese Miller It’s halfway through the winter season and basketball is nearing the post season tournament. The guys went into the 2025-2026 season with lots of pressure and high expectations after winning an […]

Photo Gallery: Girls basketball warmup

February 10, 2026 Elleanor Winland

photo credit: Elleanor Winland Emory Hanna practicing before the game. Devyn Hanna getting ready to shoot the ball during warmups. Senior Devyn Hanna shooting the ball. The team during their practice circle to prepare for […]

Photo Gallery: Girls wrestling state dual regionals

February 9, 2026 Lexie Riley

photo credit: Lexie Riley Madi Ford smiles as she is getting her hand raised against Jackson. Delaney Tackett sits up after getting a pin to put up points on the board against Delaware Hayes. Camille […]

Out in the Community: Avatar: Fire and ash

February 5, 2026 Tatum Ongaro

photo credit: Tatum Ongaro The newest addition to the “Avatar” movie franchise was released on Dec. 19. It has already produced over $1 billion in box office revenue as of early January. Just like the […]

Out in the Community: Stranger things season five

February 3, 2026 Anniston Powell

photo credit: Anniston Powell Many people believe ‘Stranger Things’ is simply a show; others differ. It is an adventure of teenagers discovering the unknown and going through treacherous battles to conquer the deafening monsters beneath […]

Photo Gallery: Boys Basketball vs. Groveport Madison