Have movie nights: Have each friend pick his/her favorite movie, then watch them all at once, or slowly over summer Read a book: A classic Shakespeare or a modern John Green, be certain you’re taking in a healthy dose of literature of your choice before all your time is taken up with college curriculum. Go to the drive in: Santa Maria students are lucky enough to have one of the few drive-ins ...

Orcutt Academy’s school year is almost over, which means summer vacation is around the corner.  Whether abroad or local, there are many places to visit this summer. Some of the best travel destinations people can visit this break are the Bahamas, London, Paris, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe, CA. One of the best places to go is the Bahamas, because it is gorgeous. The resorts are absolute...

Temperatures are rising School is winding down The mosquitoes are coming out to play Summer is here   In the garage The lawn chair has been sitting All year Waiting for summer to come So it can finally escape from That filthy garage   The lawnchair Is a fellow companion During the summer That beautiful lawn chair Goes everywhere with you   ...

Summer is definitely a memorable time for the majority of us. It’s full of beach days with early morning hikes up mountains you’ve never heard of. Fishing trips with your friends and drive-ins with your dad. Wherever your summer takes you, it's almost always a good place. This week, I’ll be running you through what consisted of my summer last year, and why you should be looking forward to yo...

In just a few days, Spartans will be back to the glorious days of summer vacation. Summer vacation is wonderful of course, but for many, it doesn’t take long for the break to lull. To prevent this from happening, here are some things to do over summer that will keep you busy. First up: stay active. Unfortunately, sitting and watching TV is becoming too common of a thing over the summer break. H...

There is societal pressure to spend your winter months exhausting yourself in the gym, and only eating cold kale, superfood, salads, and breakfast smoothies. That way, when the calendar hits “summer” and beach weather rolls in, one will have a body that, according to "summer body goals",  is well-defined and appropriate for bikinis and shorts. I am not doing that this year. My point is, no matter how cr...

Summer is right around the corner and it is going to get hot. To cool down, many will race down to a local water park. But is it worth it? Water parks are regulated and under the careful watch of lifeguards, but accidents are always waiting to happen. Slippery surfaces, many kids breaking the rules and UV rays are a recipe for disaster. Although there is a no running rule enforced by the lifeguards,...

Nothing quite the same as summer Pure joy; heartbeat of a drummer   An escape and distraction from life's endless traction Now the question is what should you do?   Spend a day at the lake? An extended commercial break Nothing's off the table as long as you're able   Summer is a transition An extended commercial break It may be for a Shamwow, but at...

Play this: March of Empires Do you want to be addicted to a game? If so, then join March Of Empires. It is an addictive game by Gameloft, in which you team up with your allies, create and alliance and conquer your realm. While doing this you’re going to want to upgrade so that you have the most might in your personal empire. Hear this: Love Everyone A legend is returning after an intere...

There’s no better time to relax and read than during the summer. Reading keeps your mind sharp and your imagination running. To fit with the theme of summer, one book you should check out this upcoming break is We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart. We Were Liars pieces together the fragmented story of a mysterious summer accident which protagonist, Cadence Sinclair Eastman, can’t quite recall. As...

Every year the summer is crowded with global stories. These stories are usually only talked about for a couple of days after the story happens and then the news cycle moves on and no one seems to talk about them again. Here are some stories that made top news last summer and how they have changed the world a year later. The first story that caught everyone around the worlds attention was proba...

Every student greatly anticipates summer, when they don't have to go to school all day, and can hang out with friends, doing whatever they want. However, the long summer break can be detrimental to students. Much evidence shows that students can lose what they have learned during the school year over summer, an occurrence known as summer learning loss. Over the summer, most students do not engage...

Water parks are quite actually the very best cure to any blazing hot summer day and are the best thing to do on a long and otherwise boring vacation. Here is a comprehensive list as to why I am right. NUMBER ONE: Water parks are a great way to escape the summer heat. As a matter of fact the best day to attend a waterpark is when the air is so scorching that your eyeballs start to sweat. When y...

During summer 2018, don’t be a bum and have fun in the sun! Ever wanted to know what the best vacation spots are for your Summer expedition? The Spartan Oracle wanted to list out the best vacation spots, both cheap or expensive and close by or far away. But if you don't like the sun, there's also some colder vacation spots listed. Keep reading for the best vacation spots to visit this summer! ...

Summer break is always the time of the year students look forward to, so should it be extended? No. While a longer summer break sounds great, there are a lot of reasons that would not be good. To start, everytime there is a break from school, students seem to get out of their normal schedule of studying and actually challenging their brain. This means that it is usually very difficult for a studen...

Students are drained and ready to relax, Since the school year is finally over. But students still have one concluding task: They must come up with plans for the summer. Maybe take a trip out of the country, Or go on adventures within the state. Lay out on the beach when it is sunny, Or remain inside for a movie date. Go on a hike and look above the trees, Or go night swimming if you like a th...

Summer is coming up quick ladies! With summer comes hot weather so here are a few quick trends to start shopping for to keep you cooled off and feeling confident during those warm months. Floral Rompers - rompers are the easy decision if you can’t decide on whether to wear a dress or shorts for your summer outing. Floral prints add a bit of color and fun to the lightweight romper. Rompers can be m...

Every student’s summer is different. For one, the majority of summer could be spent working, and for another, it could mean rewatching The Office in its entirety two to three times. Whatever summer has in store for you, I’ve compiled 5 unique things that I think all of us students can agree we’re somewhat anticipating to arrive. Take a look! A return to our childhoods in The Incredibles 2 El...