The student news site of Mother of Divine Grace in Ojai, California

MODG News
The student news site of Mother of Divine Grace in Ojai, California

MODG News
The student news site of Mother of Divine Grace in Ojai, California

MODG News
All content by Gwynith Hayden
Graphic by Katherine Milliken using Canva

[Photo] Winning Story for Writer’s Quill

Katherine Milliken, Writer's Quill Editor
May 5, 2021
The California condor exhibit at the Ojai Valley Museum. The California condor is a highly endangered species.

Protecting Wildlife: The problem with green energy

Gwynith Hayden
April 28, 2021
The California condor exhibit at the Ojai Valley Museum. The California condor is a highly endangered species.

New plan allows green energy companies to kill endangered species

Gwynith Hayden
April 28, 2021
Graphic made by Katherine Milliken using Canva

[Photo] New Writer’s Quill Contest!

April 14, 2021
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[Photo] My friend a Guardian Angel

April 14, 2021
Graphic by Katherine Milliken using Canva.

[Photo] Winning Story for March Writer’s Quill Contest!

Katherine Milliken, Writer's Quill Editor
March 24, 2021
The American flag, a symbol which some Americans have deemed too controversial.

Stop crying for “unity,” Americans want liberty

Gwynith Hayden
February 24, 2021
Photo courtesy of https://www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy/eu-imposes-further-sanctions-aimed-at-combatting-cyber-attacks

News Brief: Poland Enacts Restrictions on Abortion

Gwynith Hayden, Photography, Graphic, Social Media Editor
January 27, 2021
The HAB test issues a detailed report of the test results. A counselor will explain the results and offer some insight as to the impact this could have on your life and career.

Highland Battery Test

Gwynith Hayden, Photography, Graphic, Social Media Editor
December 17, 2020
California is under a new set of lockdowns. With limited options, our family and a few friends spent the afternoon hiking together.

3 Photos to tell the story

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
November 30, 2020
Spend your stay-at home Halloween doing some of your favorite fall activities: pumpkin carving, baking, or DIY decor.

Stay-At-Home Trick or Treating Ideas

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
October 28, 2020
Vote by Mail ballots were mailed to every voter in California this week.

Current Events: Mail-In Voting

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
October 23, 2020
Sunset over the beach.

Picture of the Week: October 12

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
October 12, 2020
Vote by Mail ballots were mailed to every voter in California this week.

Vote by Mail

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
October 7, 2020
A spectacular sunset while little children chase each other through the waves.

[Photo] Picture of the Week: September 28

September 27, 2020
Quarantine for me means more time to cook and bake. It's safe to say my family has never been so grateful for my stress-baking as they are now.

[Photo] What does a Pandemic look like in your life?

News Production Staff
March 26, 2020
MODG student Lena wears a mask. Masks are required in CA in stores and enclosed places.

[Photo] The Next Step: Masks

News Production Staff
April 29, 2020
All Masses remain cancelled in Rome. This is Holy Thursday Mass with a handful of people attending.

MODG Students in Rome and California on How COVID-19 Impacts Their Lives

Gwynith Hayden
April 9, 2020
Truck in Bodie, CA.

[Photo] Lamborghini

Armand Kinghorn, Reporter
March 20, 2020

COVID-19: What’s it like in quarantine

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
March 20, 2020

Self-Quarantined MODG Senior

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
March 20, 2020
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[Photo] Mr. Hobbs Does the Impossible

Armand Kinghorn, Reporter
February 19, 2020
A canon from Fort Ross, a Russian settlement in Northern California. This is one of the most notable historical sites in California.

[Photo] Bizarre Blog of Bygone Times

Armand Kinghorn, Reporter
February 19, 2020
Something as simple as changing your angle can give the illusion of depth.

The Viewpoint: Your Guide to Depth in Photography

Gwynith Hayden, Photography, Graphic, Social Media Editor
January 20, 2020
Wildfires in California are far more destructive than they were in past years, some statistics listing that the fires now burn twice as much area per year as they did in 1980.

California Fires: The Perspective of a MODG Graduate in the Forest Service

Gwynith Hayden, Social Media Editor
December 4, 2019
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Aquinnah Sunset, Martha's Vineyard, MA

Interview with Photographer and Former NBC News Producer, Kimberly McCarthy

Gwynith Hayden
October 8, 2019
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MODG LS Journalism course is testing the Zoom format this year. Students use webcams throughout class.

Making money as a high schooler can be challenging, but it is possible to make money effectively and to enjoy your work as well.

[Photo] Ways to Make Money in High School

September 25, 2019
Mother of Divine Grace School in Ojai, California, is an approved test site building for the CLT test. Stephanie Sebastian administrates the test to the students.

MODG is a Top CLT School

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor, Social Media Editor
September 24, 2019
Kimberly McCarthy is one of the teachers testing Zoom this year. Pictured is the journalism and news production class of 2019.

[Photo] MODG Tries Zoom

Gabrielle Olmstead, Reporter
September 24, 2019

[Video] The MODG Graduation 2019

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
May 29, 2019
The MODG graduating class of 2017 toss their hats after graduating.

MODG Graduation 2019: What You NEED to Know

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
May 23, 2019
Graduates joyfully toss their hats outside the Thomas Aquinas College Chapel. This year's graduation will be the third graduation for Mother of Divine Grace.

MODG Graduation 2019: News Brief

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
May 8, 2019
Emma Hayes, a MODG highschool student, runs a youtube channel to better inform people about life as a homeschooler.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Emma Hayes, Another MODG YouTuber!

Katherine Milliken, Reporter
May 8, 2019
Two buildings, currently unused, on the campus grounds will be refurbished for future student use.

Thomas Aquinas College, New England, Open House: Slideshow

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
April 24, 2019
A demo class room set up for the open house. The tables are arranged in a circle to promote discussion and the Socratic method.

People gather outside Olivia Music Hall after the open house to talk with TAC faculty and amongst each other.

The interior of the Sage Chapel.

A model dorm room set up for the open house.

The Commons lounge. This building will include the common area and dining hall for the students.

The building shown in the front will become faculty offices next year. In the background are the Tracy Student Center and Dolben Library.

The Sage Chapel exterior.

The Tracy Student Center exterior.

The Sage Chapel exterior.

The open house began with a Mass at Sage Chapel.

A model dorm room set up for the open house.

Sage Chapel exterior.

The Dolben Library exterior.

Senior Admission Counselor, Pat Cross, gives a tour of the New England campus at the open house.

A panel of alumni and faculty discuss their professions and how TAC prepared them.

The choir, directed by Stephen Grimm.

MODG News Video Challenge: Easter Traditions

MODG News Video Challenge: Easter Traditions

Samuel Milliken and Gwynith Hayden
April 18, 2019

Open House at Thomas Aquinas College, New England

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
April 17, 2019
Humility As A Student

Humility As A Student

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
March 28, 2019
Could your use of social media be harming you and others?

[Photo] The Cons of Social Media

April 1, 2019
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[Photo] NEW: Writer's Quill Winning Story!

May 2, 2019
Want to improve your study habits this Lent? Read this article!

10 Easy Tips for More Productive Studying

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
March 22, 2019
An icon of Saint Clare in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.

[Photo] Saint Spotlight: Clare of Assisi

April 1, 2019
My sister and I experimenting with the iPhone camera settings. I enable grid mode and HDR for improved photo quality.

The Viewpoint: iPhone vs. Camera

Gwynith Hayden, Photo Editor
March 19, 2019
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