By Aaron Siebert Martin Scorsese has come to Oklahoma, and his arrival is huge for the state. His new film Killers of the Flower Moon, based on the book of the same name, is a sign of changing times for the Oklahoma film industry. “Of all the films shot in Oklahoma over my past 18 [...]
By: Avery Hudkins They shoot, they score! Through rain or shine, scrapes and bruises, and tiring practices, the Jenks soccer teams have thrived and pushed through a much different season than usual. With all the complications that came with COVID, the department did not let it interfere with their game. Without the hard work that [...]
By: Hayden Alexander Senior year is coming to a close. As you spend the week preparing for finals or just waiting for the last bell to ring, you may find yourself with a serious case of senioritis, or just in need of a quick break. What better way to destress a little during this hectic [...]
By: Amelia Kimberling On May 15th, Oklahoman dog owners gathered at Turkey Mountain to enjoy a beautiful 30-minute hike and donate money to help other animals find safe and loving homes. The hike, Tails N Trails, is a fundraiser hosted by Oklahoma Alliance for Animals -- a non-profit organization that works to reduce pet overpopulation [...]
By: Audrey McGee & Charisma Ganye High school can be a hard transition for many. Without the proper context of high school, certain tips and tricks stay on the down-low. To help with the transition, Torch has gathered questions from incoming sophomores and freshmen to be answered by your favorite Torch staffers, Charisma and Audrey! [...]
By: Emma Zeller and Matty Mooney Here at the Trojan Torch, we pride ourselves on being innovative and outside of the box. So, to delve more into the creative side of journalism, we bring you our podcast, The E and M Show! Our first episode is about interesting majors from Jenks seniors. Join us as [...]
By: Sophia Stunkard ah-Sigh-e is “Fast Food” reimagined. In the heart of Jenks, this new health cafe offers a multitude of fun and delicious acai bowls, smoothies, and a variety of locally made goods. I spoke with the owner of ah-Sigh-e, Jason McGill to discover how ah-Sigh-E and his love for healthy living came to [...]
By: Ben Brown Are you bursting at the seams with restless energy as summer is just a few weeks away and looking to hit the ground running as soon as the last bell rings? A great way to let out all that energy is a road trip. The road trip. The ultimate 12 hour road [...]
By: Henry Sacra TSI or CIA? Just about everyone knows that big tech companies and data brokers track and keep information on you; many don’t know that they essentially own you. Facebook knows where you are and everything you like, Google keeps an archive of all of your data that passes through their services (including [...]
By Aaron Siebert There is a vast valley dividing the people of America today. It can be seen from any news outlet or media. The entire country has dissolved into an us vs. them mentality. Whether it’s red vs. blue, right vs. left, or any other spin we can put on those two sides. While [...]
