Book Review of Salt to the Sea
Zakary Will, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Reviews, Showcase
Salt to the Sea, a historical fiction novel written by Ruta Sepetys and published in 2016, tells the story of WWII from the perspective of three refugees and a low-ranked German. Salt to the Sea tells the often-overlooked stories of war. It highlights the plight of refugees from many different countrie...
Salutes and Slams: Week of March 14
March 14, 2018
Filed under Mini-torials, Opinion
Salutes: Student leaders organized a sophisticated tribute to the victims of the Parkland shooting. March Madness brackets benefit the orbit, which helps NHS students in need. To join, a minimum donation of $1 is necessary. As preparation for Diversity Fair begins, anticipation builds. S...
Editorial: Appeal to Join in the Walkout
Jason Fisher, Editorial Columnist
March 12, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Opinion, Showcase
Usually, high school students are overlooked on the national stage. However, the recent tragedy in Parkland, Fla. has amplified interest in us tenfold. Within days of Nikolas Cruz’s massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students at that school wrote letters, held and attended protests, and...
Column: Too Much Mail
Emily Roberts, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2018
As seniors decide their fate and send in their college deposits, mail continually floods their inbox from various institutions. The same few phrases haunt shredders, garbage cans, even closets. “We can help you soar higher!”, “Do you have what it takes?” and “Jumpstart your future” cause...
Salutes and Slams: Week of Feb. 14
February 14, 2018
Filed under Mini-torials, Opinion
Salutes: Yearbook photos ran smoothly, though Valentine's Day caused a slight commotion among students. Sources of Strength planned an involved, engaging Winterfest week. Student anticipation grows as days off for the ACT and conferences near. Slams: As scholarship deadlines near, student...
Letter to the Editor: Pointless New Year’s Resolutions
January 13, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: A new year, a new me. A common phrase among people once New Year's hits. One way many do this is with New Year’s resolutions -- a way to set goals for yourself once the new year hits. This concept, however, is not the correct way to change or to set goals. New Year's resoluti...
Salutes and Slams: Week of Jan. 10
January 10, 2018
Filed under Mini-torials, Opinion
Salutes: Study sessions at the public library prepared students for finals. Mrs. McClowry in the learning center is actively helping students catch up before the end of semester. The scheduled make-up day on Jan. 19 relieves stress on students who were out sick throughout the semester. Slams: ...
Column: Battle of Net Neutrality
Ashley McFarland, Student of Journalism
January 3, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion, Showcase
You know how you are able to look at any website no matter what Internet connection, and no fees exist? Thank net neutrality. Regardless of what kind of website you are looking at, it gets treated the same as any other website without your Internet service provider trying to have you pay extra for it. ...
Food Column: Catch Gluten-Free Humbug Fever
Mary Sollitto, Student of Journalism
January 3, 2018
Although the holidays are filled with decorated plates, crimson red table cloths and elaborate centerpieces, one problem lingers. Gluten is not welcomed to the table. Having trouble entertaining a table of gluten eaters without shouting your dietary needs to the whole room? Here is how someone can e...
Letter to the Editor: Expand Lunch Period
December 26, 2017
Filed under Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: Numerous high schoolers have complained too many times in regards to short lunch periods making Neenah behind in the state when it come to time management. It is often frowned upon and is a big complaint among students of NHS, who perceive this issue as “time crushing” ...
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