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Uneducated Insight - Choosing the proper college

Uneducated Insight – Choosing the proper college

Holliss Rumler, Web Journalist February 16, 2023

   Last time we talked about careers. We were picking one, changing our minds, selecting another, and doing that again and again until finally we make a decision. Now that we know what we want to do,...

The Right Side - Stop running and face the changes needed to improve mental health

The Right Side – Stop running and face the changes needed to improve mental health

Rachel Keeler, Journalist February 3, 2023

  In the past few years, students in school have had difficulty with their motivations and work ethic. I believe that the lack of motivation and work ethic has changed due to increased mental health...

Pros and Cons - Is Taylor Swift a role model?

Pros and Cons – Is Taylor Swift a role model?

Raegan Foster and Laura Bitondi, Journalist February 1, 2023

Taylor Swift is an inspiring role model - Written by Laura Bitondi  “We are never ever getting back together” is one of the most famous songs by Taylor Swift. The stereotype that all of her songs...

The Right Side - Animal Testing, why?

The Right Side – Animal Testing, why?

Rachel Keeler, Journalist January 25, 2023

   Organizations are creating new ways to test their drugs in new products. Some do this by testing them on animals, so no humans are harmed. I have mixed feelings about this subject. For accurate research...

Uneducated insight - Picking a life path requires being flexible

Uneducated insight – Picking a life path requires being flexible

Holliss Rumler, Web Journalist January 25, 2023

   Being a teen can be overwhelming for a variety of reasons. As the years increase, the future definitely can become a stressor.     Everyone starts asking you what you want to be when you grow...

In The Clutch: Depth proves successful for both Varsity basketball teams

In The Clutch: Depth proves successful for both Varsity basketball teams

Kaleb Kittinger-Munro, Journalist January 25, 2023

   Both of Northwest's varsity basketball teams have found success on the court this season because of their team depth. So far, the boys' team is 6-4, and the girls' team is 9-1.     Currently,...

OVERTIME: Varsity athletes battle in-season injuries

OVERTIME: Varsity athletes battle in-season injuries

Mason Schroeder, Sports Editor February 10, 2022

     Injuries in sports are inevitable, ranging from rug burns, blisters, sore legs, sprained ankles, bumps, and bruises. With athletes' bodies constantly going through many movements and changes, playing...

OVERTIME: More students needed to improve spirit of student section

OVERTIME: More students needed to improve spirit of student section

Mason Schroeder, Sports Editor February 1, 2022

   The "Win Now" mentality is what the Northwest student section needs to have. Supportive, cheering, and encouraging are attributes that each student should bring to every game.    For the past...

Ants Rants: Be a real fan for the right reasons

Ant’s Rants: Be a real fan for the right reasons

Anthony Cole, Web Journalist December 7, 2018

  For those who do not know, I am a member of the boys varsity basketball team. This is now my third year on varsity, and I have heard it all. “Why go to the game when they will just lose.”  “...

Ants rants: Girls team to face difficult road for repeat

Ant’s rants: Girls’ team to face difficult road for repeat

Anthony Cole, Web Journalist November 12, 2018

    It is now basketball season ladies and gentleman. Following the girls' historic state title run last season, the expectations this year are very high. The Mounties are returning senior and Western...

Finding the flowers: Gaining maturity by learning from parents

Finding the flowers: Gaining maturity by learning from parents

Audri Chenoweth, Web Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

Growing up as an only child, my parents became my best friends at a very young age. They have taught me everything I know, from learning to eat and brush my hair to being independent and standing up...

Fork in the road: Gaining responsibility throughout high school experiences

Fork in the road: Gaining responsibility throughout high school experiences

Sydney Bowler , Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2018

Junior year is said to be the hardest time for a student. With the pressure of college applications, the SAT, scholarships, and AP classes, this is potentially one of the first adult situations that a...

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