Ice cream is a delicious treat that people usually enjoy on a hot summer day, but why not in the winter? In this review, I’m gonna be looking at 3 random ice cream shops in Jenks, examining their winter ice cream specials, and discussing their flavor, texture, and overall quality. So grab a spoon and let's dive into this tasty review!

Dumpling making is ingrained in my blood. The skill has been passed down for generations within my family line. What’s even more ingrained in our souls is dumpling eating. From chicken and shrimp dumplings to the new vegetable dumplings on our family menu after my dad became vegan, my family's diet consists of 30% dumplings. This past Thanksgiving, instead of the traditional meal you see in most American households, my mother’s side of the family decided to make wontons together.

There’s something about coming together around a table, carefully spooning filling into wrappers, folding each packet of edible gold into perfection, that makes a dumpling so much more satisfying than any other dish. However, this task takes time and skill. As we approach the winter season, I am in search of a restaurant that will provide a similar “homemade” factor for days I don’t feel like making dumplings myself.

On a rainy Wednesday night, I attended et al.’s weekly pop-up, Dumpling Night, at Foolish Things Coffee Downtown alongside two of the most experienced dumpling connoisseurs I know - my brother and my dad. As we tasted selected dishes off the Dumpling Night menu, I rated each dish based on price and taste.

That time of the year is here again, and you may get some Deja Vu. One of our previous Torch Staff members, Aaron Seibert, attempted the same story, and if I was the judge, he would definitely be getting coal for Christmas. Not having “Santa Tell Me” by Ariana Grande on the list is just a shame. But, enough of the past- let's focus on the future! These songs were in the Top 15, hand-picked from the Spotify Album “Christmas Hits.” This is my recreation (in fact a better version) of the Top 15 Spotify Christmas songs. Yes, there may be some on this list that you don’t like, and I’m sorry for that I really am with all my heart….

Even though I’ve never been the most avid listener of Taylor Swift, I have been surrounded by Swifties and forced to hear of their undying love of the icon. However, the release of her new album, “Midnights,” piqued my interest, so, I decided to write a review of it, using the help of my Swiftie friend, Taryn Lahr, to give me more insight. I will rate the songs based on their lyric depth, tempo, significance, and overall vibe.

Marvel movies have been a staple in the cinematic industry for multiple decades. From Iron Man to Endgame, fans are constantly craving more from the multi-billion dollar franchise. One of the most popular movies made by Marvel, making over $1.3 billion in box office revenue, is Black Panther. After the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, Marvel created a sequel to the film. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released on November 11th, and it’s picking up popularity rapidly.

Do you cry on your birthday? Do you wear thrifted sweaters in August waiting for the first autumn leaf to drop? Has your addiction to Pinterest started to take over your life? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Or Taylor Swift Tickets. It is Winter: every major tote-bag toting Sad Girl’s favorite time of the year!

This season, we have come out of hibernation for a chai latte and some sad sad songs. As a Sad Girlᵀᴹ myself, I have compiled a list of the best songs to add to your own holiday playlist to get your cry on. So dawn your favorite wired headphones and Converse, and follow along!

The College Football landscape has been tossed, turned, and flipped upside down since the beginning of the season in August. Preseason playoff hopefuls such as Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Michigan State, find themselves unranked four months later, only to be replaced by surprises of the season such as Washington, Kansas State, and LSU. However, the previous three teams mentioned are out in terms of a shot at the College Football playoff. As an avid watcher of football for the past decade, I have culminated a deeper level of understanding for the game. In this article, I’m going to be analyzing and predicting the current ranked Top 6 Teams leading up to the College Football Playoff.

Commitment, dedication, and passion, landed two juniors their own basketball team. Reese Watson and Cameron Anderson started coaching their fifth grade team via Trojan Hoops, a program that forms teams and lets them compete with each other.

Elaine Gao, a junior at Jenks high school published her first novel, “The Oracle,” on September 26, 2022. She spent eight months writing it and over a year getting it published, but at last her work has come to fruition.

In this album review, Aiden Acebo and Jack Mcinelly will rate Drake's joint album with 21 savage. They'll give their likes, and dislikes. They're going 1 by 1 and give their honest opinion on the songs. Then, they'll rate them 1-16. Come and check it out, M.A.D. at Jenks, of the Her Loss album review.

As we get into the colder seasons, people have a tendency to huddle indoors for warmth. This makes it easy to neglect our social lives during the winter. This year, I’ve compiled a list of places, restaurants, and events for friends, families, and date nights to help balance staying warm and our social lives this December.

As a Senior here at JHS, I am sure you have heard the anxiety-riddled question, “What is your college essay about?” At face value, most college essays seem simple. Colleges tell you to slap 250-650 words onto a document and call it a day. But if you are like me, you may not have written a narrative essay since 6th grade and may feel lost throughout this process.

In the depths of the kitchen, where tragedy occurs. Poison apples, witch fingers, and Dirt n’ Worms. Bakers come to face their Fears, to beat the 5-minute timer. This is Your host Kendall Webber; welcome back to this season of Kendall’s crafts. In this story, we baked six holiday goods; they are ordered from least difficult to most difficult, and include a scale from 1-10.

I detest horror as a medium for entertainment. In concept, I can understand the thrill of getting scared, but in practice, I just can’t take it. I cannot watch horror movies without every light in the building on and at least seven people in the room at the time. Knowing this, I intentionally chose possibly the worst option for my personal well-being: a haunted house review! I’ve ventured to two of the ghastliest, spookiest, and scariest places (within Oklahoma for $30) ever!

Jenk’s Softball steals rank as fast as bases. This season, Jenks Lady Trojan softball has been on fire. They have had an overall 37-7 wins versus losses, one of their wins giving them the title of 2022 Regional Champions. These girls have spent all season proving their phenomenal winning streak. They consistently strive for greatness and always try to develop their skill. Many of the girls on the team know how to play how they practice.

Gen Z wants one thing, to feel like a success, to be TikTok famous. That one video where you get so many likes, and so many comments over how they adore what you do or how they love you, makes your life absolutely complete. This same situation occurred with our new exchange student coming all the way from Milan, Italy. Everyone, Meet Gabriele Chiodini.

Jenks High School has facilitated education since 1907. Recently, the Common Core K-12 student curriculum has dominated almost every state. With recent discoveries in school and learning environments, multiple states have developed new school standards and withdrew from the Common Core, including Oklahoma, which runs under the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) that develops frameworks for required courses like mathematics, sciences, fine arts, english and social studies.

The shift of leaves from green to red, orange, and brown signifies the arrival of the exciting season, fall. The men are in their happiest state because the change in temperature means it's officially football season. For women, fall is all about slipping on their uggs boots and comfy sweaters. One fall staple that both men and women cherish and enjoy, is the holy grail of holiday drinks, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. To help you find your favorite PSL, I will be providing you with honest reviews from our more popular coffee places such as; Starbucks, Braums, Dunkin Donuts, Dutch Bros, and Mojos. I will take into consideration the strength of coffee, sweetness, consistency (smoothness, grit, thickness), and spicy flavor. I will rate these aspects 1-5. The overall score (Cozy Sweaters) is scaled from 1-10. Disclaimer: I got each latte iced because of personal preference.