Salutes and Slams: Week of Sept. 16
September 18, 2019
Salutes: Spirit App encourages students to participate and support their fellow Rockets at events. Students express excitement to finally get over icebreaker weeks and get involved in their learning. Everyone eagerly anticipates the plethora of events planned for Homecoming week. Stude...
Salutes and Slams: Week of Sept. 9
September 11, 2019
Salutes: Rocket fans are enjoying the newly added jumbotron in Rocket Stadium. Improved communication and planning excites students for homecoming week activities. Convenient extended passing time eliminates the need for students to rush to the next class, creating a more relaxed learning e...
Letter From The Editor: Step Into Ambition and Watch Yourself Grow
Ashlyn Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2019
From the minute one steps foot into the schoolyard in the beginning of freshman year to the day those same feet cross the stage during graduation, high school leaves a mark on each and every one of us. Though I myself walked the halls as a bewildered freshman only one year ago, already the jour...
Letter From the Editor: We Changed Our School . . . Next, We Change the World
Emilee Wise, Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2019
Even after a 50 below winter, spring has finally arrived, and summer-- thankfully-- awaits around the corner. This year had been a challenging one for NHS, as we faced things we could never had predicted at the beginning of the year. Our world is constantly bombarded with hate and anger and fear,...
Review: McDonald’s Versus Starbucks Coffee
Nathaniel Gehrke, Student of Journalism
May 20, 2019
According to an article on HuffPost, the average American drinks 2.1 cups of coffee per day. Two of the most popular places to purchase coffee, Starbucks and McDonald's, offer vastly different experiences. Starbucks, claiming to offer the “best coffee and espresso drinks,” claims to sell nearly ...
Review of Hoodie Brands: Trend Dictates Quality and Style in Fashion Staple
Trevor Oneacre, Student of Journalism
May 19, 2019
When people think of hoodies, they think one of two things: Either they think of the negative connotation that comes with the word “hoodie,” or they think of being a teen in a cozy sweater that is a staple in the wardrobe. Originally worn by non-athletes in the 1960s sweatshirts were then adopted by fas...
Review: “Mindhunter” is a Netflix Hit because of Fascination with Crime
Olivia Widmer, Student of Journalism
May 19, 2019
Mindhunter a TV series that hit Netflix in 2017, touches on subjects not easy for reader’s ears. The show taking place in the late 1970s follows two agents, who end up traveling across the country to study and interview the most infamous serial killers of the decade. The show touches on sensitive subj...
Column: Breeding Pets Does More Harm than Good
Maddie Nail, Student of Journalism
May 19, 2019
A problem that often goes unheard of, but it still a dangerous and serious issue, is pet overpopulation, specifically dogs and cats. Most people own either a dog or a cat, adopting from animal shelters, rescues, and breeders. Unfortunately, this issue is ignored because of the lack of voices; therefore pet own...
Review: “Good at Falling” By The Japanese House
Claire Bruder, Music Reviewer
May 19, 2019
This year has been extremely influential for music with the release of numerous astounding albums, including “Good at Falling” by The Japanese House. Written by English singer-songwriter Amber Bain, the 13 songs that make up the record convey Bain’s story of love and heartbreak, leaving the listen...
Review: The Journey for Chicken and Waffles
Jesus Mora, Student of Journalism
May 17, 2019
Chicken and waffles is a classic soul dish. The origin of the dish began in Wells Supper Club in Harlem during the 1930s. Myrecipes.com says the basic idea is: “Crispy thighs alongside deep pocketed batter.” The dish is timeless; the problem is options are limited in the Fox Valley. Hope, however, ...
Shamrock Shake Review: Worth the Hype or an Average Mint Shake
Amanda Argall, Student of Journalism
May 13, 2019
The spring season is coming to a close, and with that, the production of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes. Many locations concluded their limited-time offer of the shake sometime in April, leaving Shamrock-Shake enthusiasts everywhere in despair and most likely experiencing withdrawals. This begs the ques...
Column: Recurring School Shootings Create Need for Teachers to Carry Guns
Kiana Valeri, Student of Journalism
May 13, 2019
Days and days go by as a recurring problem -- so big -- yet, so simple to solve; it has only been getting worst. That is school shootings. With a topic like this that is so controversial, no one can seem to put heads together to fix the problem. Instead, society has allowed 2,033 school shooting slip by a...
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