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Outcome of net neutrality decision remains unsure
Internet, the lifeblood of the 21st century. Shopping online, chatting with friends over emails, using dating apps, or even launching businesses from a garage; these …
Confusion between city, school board causes frustration with pool
On Jan. 1 the Mount Pleasant Aquatic Center will officially open its doors to the public, from 12 PM to 10 PM, with no admission …
Online classes provide quick way to complete credits
When the big failing F shows up on the report card in the mail, parents get angry, teachers are disappointed, and it seems all hope …
Educators urge caution on new Netflix series about teen suicide
Since its Netflix debut on March 21, the original series “13 Reasons Why” has sparked controversy on a national level. The show, which is based …
Students elect new student body and class officers
NS has a new group of students at the helm of the ship. With the end of the year drawing closer, new class officers and …
As high school becomes history, NS seniors prepare for the future
Contrary to the musings of John Cougar Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, and Bryan Adams, the thrill of living is not gone after the “glory days” of …
Two years later, students, teachers discuss the iPads
Technical difficulties and software issues in the last two years have left students frustrated with school-issued iPads, though both teachers and technology employees express general …
After 29 years at NS, coach Sharon Christensen set to retire at end of year
Sharon Christensen knew she was destined to become a Physical Education (P.E.) teacher when, as a junior high student herself, she taught the seventh and …
Sterling Scholars do best ever at region competition
Several weeks ago, the Sterling Scholars from NS performed better than any other school with ten out of fifteen students placing. With four winners and …