Students take learning to the virtual world
Olivia Wells, Web Journalist
January 18, 2019
Online classes have been provided to students of Northwest High School since late 2009. Students are eligible to choose either one or two subjects per trimester. All subjects are available to choose from, leaving many opportunities to get credits virtually. Taking classes online is becoming more ...
Stop complaining! Homework gives students positive skills
Olivia Wells, Web Journalist
December 14, 2018
Homework is not something that teachers assign to get on your nerves, nor do they hand it out to waste your time. It is actually very beneficial not only to students, but to teachers as well. So, stop whining about it! Mr. Brian Klinger, calculus teacher, assigns homework for every section he...
Arming teachers is not the answer to helping school violence
McKenna Long, News Journalist
December 11, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Schools are meant to be places of safety, security, and learning for children. But, the mass shooting crisis happening in America turn schools into a war zone After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland Florida on the 14th of February, 2018, firearms seem to be in every corner...
Administration handles school threat appropriately
Mackenzie Moore, Web Journalist
November 14, 2018
A few weeks ago a threat was made from a student planning to “shoot up the school.” The threat was spread around on social media platforms by fellow students, sending screenshots of the threat to each other and also parents. The community went into a frenzy, and all the while the administration...
Phone policies expectations now enforced
Mackenzie Moore, Journalist
October 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Phone policies: students either love or hate them. Most students and staff at the high school have a strong opinion about them. While most are fine with putting their phones into the provided pockets, others are not fans of the new expectations they are required to follow. Some teache...
Establishing confidence in others
March 16, 2018
Filed under Opinion
In the year of 2018, we are seeing a prominent problem in society: body standards. These have always been around, but with the year just beginning, it is a bigger issue than ever. Body standards are an idea that society expects people to look like. Most standards include being thin with curves for...
A fight for equality
Makenna McCollum, News Journalist
March 8, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Women should not be aloud to vote! Absurd, right? Citizens often pride themselves in the idea that all people are treated equally. If so, why are citizens unwilling to put an end to body shaming and sexual abuse toward women? Society has put labels on women for years by saying they need to look a...
Journey of self discovery
Oli Grenke, Media Manager
February 28, 2018
Our teenage years can be the most memorable and crazy years on our lives. They are full of personal growth, discovery, failures, successes, and unique experiences. It is not an easy place to be in life - everyone is different, and that is a hard thing to deal with growing up. As time goes on, we are...
Tree hugger territory: Saving bee’s to ensure a healthy environment
Sydney Boulter, Asst. Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Bees. This word in itself causes different feelings for many people. For me, bees are terrifying and have left me cowering and suffering from many panic attacks since a young age due to my phobia of them. But even with these feelings, I understand how important they are to our ecosystem. Honey bees...
The debate about gym class
Kaitlyn Grier, Sports Editor
February 21, 2018
Filed under Opinion
For many years, students have been required to take physical education (P.E.). P.E. is required by the State of Michigan, but many students wonder why. Although this class increases physical fitness, athletic abilities, and teamwork, this class does not teach students skills needed for their future...
Tackling terrorism through togetherness
January 26, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Over the past few years, the U.S. has become more diverse and accepting of people and their cultures. Although this may be true, violence has skyrocketed and terrorist attacks have become a common occurrence. In 2016, there were 61 terrorist attacks in the U.S. according to ourworldindata.org. This...
Benefits of cell phones in school
Oli Grenke, Media Manager
January 25, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Since smartphones have been around, there has been a debate about their place in schools. Some people believe that they are a negative influence - they can aid cyberbullying, distract students, etc. However, phones can be a great tool in the classroom. “Sometimes students ask what a word...
