August 11th, 2012 Our day at the fair was coming to a close. My family–their movements slowed and eyes half-lidded–seemed to have fallen victim to the same...

Royals Hot Chicken, the “best chicken in Louisville,” according to a few of my friends, is a place I’ve been wanting to try out for a while. The original restaurant...

I’m a writer, and I can tell you it is not easy. I’m currently editing a manuscript I’ve spent three years working on. The writing process is fun and easy when just...

This is a story about hiking. We could report on hiking locations, hiking equipment, and the history of hiking, but that’s not what this is about.  No, this story...

“They/them. Those are my pronouns. That’s who I am.” This statement elicits emotions like confusion, anger, and annoyance for many of us, like my mom. I’m genderfluid...

Trigger Warning: This story briefly mentions eating disorders. A little girl sits in the backseat of her father’s car, staring out the window to the city she calls home....

Disclaimer: This story very briefly mentions suicidal ideation and self harm. The grey room There’s a lonely room in my house I sometimes find myself going to, even...

eToday I visited two of Louisville's most well known haunted sites. The dark history that lies beneath these places within our city will open your eyes up to an entire new...

Today we ate a three-course meal from three different Louisville restaurants – all of which opened during the COVID-19 pandemic. For our appetizer, we went to Cultured...

At the beginning of last December, I stood on the other side of the kitchen counter from my dad. We were trying to come up with ideas to celebrate the holidays after a long,...

Since kindergarten, I’ve ridden the bus to and from school every day. On those long journeys down the freeway, I would read a book or attempt to take a nap without accidentally...

For me, Black History Month has always been about learning a new prominent Black figure every day. Most notably, I learned more about Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks....

A little over a year ago, I sat in my school’s cafeteria listening to a panel discussion on a new initiative called New Voices. Led by two upperclassman friends of mine,...

Dear readers,  This week is Scholastic Journalism Week and, here at OTR, we are taking the time to reflect on our role as student journalists.  Today’s theme is...

Half-melted snow covered the grass leading up to Georgia's Sweet Potato Pie Company at 1559 Bardstown Road. As I was walking up the steps — trying not to slip on any ice...

Wanting to escape this chilly winter weather? Look no further! Fleur de Tea, a new Black-owned tea shop and cafe in Louisville, has yummy drinks and treats that everyone can...

It’s over folks. The political ads and the yard signs and the postcards from “concerned citizens” in California begging us wayward Kentuckians to vote Mitch McConnell...

If you’re anything like me (and you probably are, if you’re reading OTR content), you’ve been watching the news closely these last few weeks.  Since the COVID-19...

The teacher that runs the duPont Manual Book Club said it best: “For readers like [the Manual Book Club], there is a silver lining to a full stop to the world as we get...

Restaurant: Jasmin Bakery European Bread Location: 2205 Steier Ln, Louisville, KY 40218 Price: $  Phone: (502) 458-0013 Rating: ★★★☆☆ On an overcast...

I’m from Louisville. No, not Kentucky. Louisville.” Hearing this all-too-familiar conversation, especially among my peers, breaks my heart. Maybe it’s because they...

On a rainy Friday at 3 o’clock, I sat down at a four-person table at Burger Boy Diner with Ella (my sister), Jess (my brother and OTR staff member), and John (another OTR...

Actors Theatre’s production of the musical “Once On This Island,” showing Jan. 29 through Feb. 23 in the Pamela Brown Auditorium, is a beautiful, touching show about...

“The Wolves” at Actors Theatre surprises audiences with a touching story about a girls’ indoor soccer team, following nine players as they progress through their winter...