The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

The student news site of Northwest High School in Jackson, Michigan

The Moxie Mountie

Entrance to the cafetorium at Northwest High School

Poll shows students stay with favorite food even with other options

Joseph Tobey-Cook, Journalist March 1, 2023

   The wide variety of food in the cafeteria is amazing, but certain people only ever eat at one of these amazing sections each and every day despite all the options.    Senior Samuel MacMillan...

Should students be required to do presentations?

Should students be required to do presentations?

Kyleigh Tindall, Opinion Editor February 15, 2023

   Every student at one point has had to present in front of a class or group of people. Some find it difficult to complete successfully without getting extremely nervous.    Some students will...

Starting school later would benefit teenagers

Starting school later would benefit teenagers

Raegan Foster, Journalist February 13, 2023

   School start times have been debated for years, and moving to a later start has been discussed. Unfortunately, even with the many benefits to students' learning ability and overall health, scheduled...

Recreation of That 70s Show falls short

Recreation of ‘That ’70s Show’ falls short

Raegan Foster, Journalist February 10, 2023

 Most people are aware of the classic sitcom That '70s Show. Which, in turn, has caused a lot of excitement for its sequel, That '90s Show. However, the new show lacks the same connection and often misses...

Jackson Area Career Center proves beneficial for students

Jackson Area Career Center proves beneficial for students

Kyleigh Tindall, Opinion Editor February 3, 2023

The Jackson Area Career Center (JACC) is a specialized training school for Juniors and Seniors to attend for either the first or second half of the day. Students learn how to begin a future path, and excellent...

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...

New Netflix show revamps a past popular movie

New Netflix show revamps a past popular movie

Emma Flynn, Feature Editor January 25, 2023

   A girl and her detached human hand have taken the entertainment industry by storm. Becoming the second-most watched Netflix series of all time, people have fallen in love with the renovated characters...

Ongoing bathroom issues

Ongoing bathroom issues

Rylie McKinnon, Journalist January 23, 2023

Three student completing work in Mrs.Bortnichaks AP Language class

Advanced Placement has advantages over Dual Enrollment

Raegan Foster, Journalist December 20, 2022

   Deciding between an Advanced Placement (AP) college credit class and a Dual Enrollment college class can be a daunting decision for any student because there are several pros and cons.    AP...

COVID-19 shutdown affects todays mental health

COVID-19 shutdown affects today’s mental health

Rachel Keeler, Journalist December 16, 2022

   In March 2020, students in the nation were told that they were taking two weeks off of school due to an abundance of sickness. Most were excited to have a break from the stress of school. Then, almost...

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