Gifted junior relishes opportunities to appear on stage
NS Idol was a time for us to get together as a school and enjoy the talents shown by our peers. Though many may find …
Category: Features
A look back on: Drake and Josh, does it still hold up?
I have a ton of TV shows that I watched when I was a kid that I’ve recently been revisiting to see if they …
New Year brings old resolutions back to the table for students
by Emi Palmer “New year, new me” is a phrase we often hear around this time of year. The start of the new year brings …
Senior shares false persona, enjoyment found in farming
Here at NS we have countless personalities and individuals, but one of our students has another personality alongside his true self. Kory Olsen is a …
Different types of high school relationships assist, hinder teens growth
Relationships are the state of two people being connected. Most everyone has seen a romantic relationship in action, whether it be marriage, dating, or in …
Relationships with pets provide companionship, pleasure for students
It was a cold, dark, hopeless, January night in the small city of Fairview. A super blue blood moon was visible in the sky. A …
Student Engagement and Teaching
Getting students to learn in and participate in classes is always a struggle for teachers, but is it really the teachers’ fault?. A survey of …
Few students take naps, most struggle to stay awake in class
Looking back on childhood, many things—both negative and positive—come to mind: playing with imaginary friends, playing in dirt, temper tantrums in grocery stores and of …
New sophomore shares talent in recent musical performance
Breath in, breath out. Get into character; it’s show time. The bright stage lights send drops of sweat down his neck. Words and lines running …
Teens share struggles, personal experiences with mental illness
(This article includes firsthand accounts from students at NS. This is THEIR stories. All references will be anonymous.) It’s here. Before anything else is said …