College Map
College Map
Initially meant to be released in our March print issue, this project is a compilation of responses from North alumni that now attend colleges and universities across the country. Given […]
468 Minutes, 12 Songs, 4 Members: “The Beatles: Get Back”
It’s 1969. It’s been three years of not performing, the equivalent of a lifetime for the world-renowned band, The Beatles. Despite a fair amount of interpersonal tension, the four musicians–Paul, John, George, and Ringo–“come together,” hoping to create an album, a concert, and a television special.
How Taylor Swift Reclaimed Her Name – A Deep Dive into the (Taylor’s Version) Re-Recordings
“Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it.¨ Taylor Swift is indefinitely one of the most influential pop icons of the 21st century. With eleven albums, thirty-two Grammy nominations, and eleven wins, Swift has truly proved herself to be the artist of the decade. Whether you are the forced radio listener, casual swiftie, or die-hard, screw Jake Gylennhal, give-it-all-up-for-Blondie type of fan, you’ve probably listened to Swift’s popular songs. However, behind Swift’s fame is a dark truth: Swift currently has no rights over her music.
Columbia University’s Graduation “Scandal”
Given the special circumstances formed by the pandemic, Columbia University seized on the opportunity to implement temporary changes to their graduation ceremonies. In the spring of 2021, the University announced that it would be holding separate graduations for Black, Latino, Native American, and LGBTQ+ students. Almost immediately, prominent news channels such as Fox News jumped in with negative commentary on the decision.
Why Did WW-P Cancel Disney and Washington Seminar?
On October 25, juniors and seniors at High School North received a newsletter from the principal, Dr. Jonathan Dauber, regarding the cancellation of the Disney and Washington Seminar trips.
The 2021 NJ election: What’s next?
New Jersey is one of two states that has local elections on odd-numbered years. After a mystifying gubernatorial election, the state must be prepared to face future challenges.
Peer Leaders: A Helping Hand
The Peer Leaders club is one full of universal energy for helping the school community. Although it requires much responsibility, commitment, and enthusiasm, these peer leaders take on the task every day, acting as a resource and a ‘peer’ to their fellow classmates.
COVID Conversations with Dr. Dauber- Issue II
By Jack Carter, Editor-at-Large Student leaders who met last week with Dr. Dauber did not make discernible progress on a series of important issues but, in concert with school administration, […]
Open Letter To Congress
By Rhea Kohli and Yasmeen London Dear House of Representatives, We hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of the students across the nation, we are enraged. We […]
COVID Conversations with Dr. Dauber: Issue I
“It’s not something I’m opposed to…but please recognize that this is a bigger structural change that would need to go “up the flagpole”, so to speak” . This type of change, he emphasized, would need to be discussed with Ms. Cincotta, the principal at South, as well as Dr. Aderhold, the district superintendent. A change at this level might even require Board of Ed input. Dauber agreed to set up a meeting with Ms. Cincotta, and to help the student council set up a meeting with Dr. Aderhold himself.
COVID Conversations: Debriefing with WW-P Administration
Ananya Dondapati, Ria Prasad, Raunaq Nona Saharan, and Jack Carter The Knightly News Editorial Board Following a full school reopening for the first time since March of 2020, administrators have […]
The “Best Theater in New Jersey”
By Olivia Silvester and Saranya Mandapaty, Staff Writers 101 years of establishment, 101 years of history, 101 years of underclassmen traditions. This is the Princeton Garden Theatre. What better to add to a historical town besides a historical theater? You may have heard of this establishment, and you’ve definitely seen it while walking around Princeton. The Princeton Garden Theatre was […]
Top Five Tracks From the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” Soundtrack
Not only did the Marvel movie Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings display the talent of many Asian actors, the film’s soundtrack also highlights a handful of brilliant Asian musicians.
Nvidia RTX 3070
By Aryan Virmani, Staff Writer The RTX 3070 from Nvidia launched last year in October but it has been really hard to get your hands on it. The 3070 is […]
What a Post-Roe World Means
Newly passed Texas law S.B. 8 went into effect September 1, 2021—catapulting the United States into what may soon become a post-Roe world. Roe v. Wade, a case ironically stemming out of Texas in 1973, has guaranteed women the right to a safe and legal abortion for the past 48 years.
Simone Biles’ Pragmatic Decision: Health Over Fame
By Haaniyah Faisal, Staff Writer When people think of Simone Biles, winning 32 Olympic World Championship Medals is what comes to most people’s mind. What doesn’t come to our mind […]
Kung Fu Tea: Kicking It Off!
By Kriti Devand Staff Writer All of the “coming soon” signs displaying the opening of the brand new bubble tea shop in the Plainsboro Plaza have finally come down. The […]
Never Have I Ever…Missed an Episode
By Abiha Rupani, Staff Writer Like most teens, season two of the cringe-worthy-but-enthralling comedy drama Never Have I Ever, created by comedic genius Mindy Kaling, had my eyes glued to […]
Ted Lasso: A TV Show for the Ages
by Kealan Daly, Staff Writer Jason Sudekis’ impressive acting career has gone to another level. In August of 2020, Ted Lasso was released on Apple TV and had the whole […]
Behind the black box and the one-day return to Zoom school
Perhaps we needed something of a break after two months back in person. Perhaps we did not want a reminder of those days when we wanted to break because the agony of the video call was becoming too much to bear. Regardless, the governor had made his decision — any school to be used for voting could go virtual on Election Day — and not only would the masks come off everyone’s faces, most of those faces would then disappear behind the cloak of the black box.
Mr.Goal Oriented- a Feature on Luke Finkielstein
“I live for competition, even if I’m losing…”
Together: a Profile on the Golden Trio of North’s Cross Country Team
“It’s more than just running with people, it’s creating a bond with others that’s hard to replace…”
Homecoming: How Setbacks Evolved into Spirit
Gabby Lamboy & Hana Mahmutbegovic Staff Writers The crowd roars and rumbles. The stadium is packed with high schoolers cheering under their masks. […]
Central Jersey’s Latest Scrumptious Sensations
Bored of eating the same home-cooked food every day? Tired of the same, nearly indistinguishable flavors that enter your mouth? Looking for something brand new, riveting, and explosive with every bite? The solution for all your problems are right here! The pandemic has forced most people to eat at home and prepare their own food, denying the daily indulgences of restaurants and takeout we used to do so often. The tireless routine of what to cook and what to eat has become, frankly, quite stagnant. Not to fear, however! The pandemic hasn’t stopped new restaurants, filled with scrumptious meals, from popping up all over town. Here are just a select few recently opened restaurants in the area!
Why I Would Be Willing to Read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo at Least Seven Times
When I first heard of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and learned that the book would follow the life of a glamorous fifties movie star, I was hesitant. My expectations were that it would follow a common stereotype of women with many husbands — that they all died a mysterious, tragic death, the cause “unknown.” To be honest, I thought it was a cliche. The reality of it, however, is far more tragic and bittersweet than I had initially expected it to be, and it has nothing to do with Evelyn Hugo’s seven husbands so much as it has to do with the tale of her and her greatest love.
New and Improved: A Long List of Renovations for WW-P
Anusha Bapat Opinion Editor Victoria Li Staff Writer Over the last few years, an increasing number of residential developments within the WW-P school district have been drafted, designed, and constructed. This influx of housing translates to an estimated 3,200+ students of all different ages flooding into the schools over the course of the coming years. The potential gain of 200-300 […]
Behind the reopening of High School North
When this school year started on September 8, many students had not taken a class outside their house in five hundred forty-four days. However, after Governor Murphy ended the executive order allowing for remote learning, all of them would need to transition back into full-day, in-person classes.
Shang-Chi and the legend of the Marvel Asian
If Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is not aiming to rewrite history, it is at least aiming to redress some of the grievances surrounding the representation of Asian Americans in film. It provides an opportunity for Asian Americans to reclaim and reframe some of the cultural narratives about them.
Changes in PE Class this school year
As we all come back into the building full time this school year, a lot of classes have made a lot of changes. Physical education here at High School North, is no exception.
Welcoming the New Assistant Principal: Dr.Fay Kim
Ringing in the 2021-2022 school year, there’s a new face in administration at High School North: Dr. Fay Kim. Dr. Kim, who previously worked at Lawrence High School, is the new assistant principal at HSN. When asked how the first few weeks of school have been so far, Dr. Kim says, “The students and staff have been extremely welcoming and positive.”
NBA MVP Race: Who’s Going to Take it All?
With the recent end to the 2020-2021 NBA regular season, the discussion regarding the ultimate winner of the league’s MVP is heating up! This season, players such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Stephen Curry excited many with their impressive stat lines, phenomenal leadership, and unforgettable performances.
What I’ll Keep: Sibling Movie Nights
Eventually, I found a solution to this nagging problem: movies. Throughout my childhood, watching movies was one of my favorite pastimes. Whether it be at the movie theater, at my house, or outside, I could always depend on movies to transport me to a different world.
What I’ll Keep: Family Game Nights
Before the pandemic, getting everyone in my family into one room was nearly impossible. My mom and dad on calls, my sister attending class, and my brother in the basement on his PlayStation meant I rarely had time to see them before dinner. But when we were hit with our first lockdown last year, I found myself spending the most time with my family than I ever had before.
What I’ll Keep: Napping After School
out on engaging in typical activities for kids- like playing soccer with the other kids in the neighborhood, or watching Curious George on the PBS channel.
Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Marvel’s Most Average Adaptation
It seemed like the possibilities were endless for this show. However, while a fun action-packed buddy cop, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier drops the ball on many aspects, including its characters.
A Look Into North’s Beloved Thespians
High School North’s Thespian Society never fails to impress. From captivating fall dramas to dazzling spring musicals, our actors and actresses have quickly captured the hearts of our WW-P community. […]
Senior Athlete Profile: Kevin Cao
It’s important to be competitive, but don’t let the competitiveness suck away the fun from playing the sport because you’re not going to be playing this sport forever.
What I’ll Keep: Spending Time with Family
When the pandemic hit, there was an eerie silence that fell over the Carter household. Sports paused, meetings were cancelled, and we bunkered down for a long (admittedly much longer than anticipated) break from normal life.
What I’ll Keep: Family Video Calls
In many ways, the quarantine kept our family apart. We could no longer go out to eat together, watch movies together, or even just stop by each other’s houses for a quick hello (and Challah delivery). However, in one key way, the quarantine brought our family closer too: Zoom calls.
What I’ll Keep: Walking outside — and doing nothing
There are some days in my life that I’ll never forget. March 13, 2020, was one of those days. After getting off the bus for what turned out to be the last time in over a year, I took a walk around my neighborhood and parts of town that I suspected would close down in the coming days.
What I’ll Keep: My Revived Relationship with Indian Classical Dance
When I received an email from my dance teacher a month later saying she would be resuming classes on Zoom, I felt defeated. Not even a global pandemic could keep me away from dance.
What I’ll Keep: Family Zoom Calls
Maybe it was the fear that one of them could be the next victim of coronavirus or just the newfound appreciation for the relationships we as a society often take for granted. Nonetheless, it was simply a wake-up call for many, a reminder to check in with those we care about.
What I’ll Keep: Lessons from Ramadan 2020
I have never been especially devoted towards religion. However, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New Jersey and the rest of the United States, the one time of year I had always looked forward to was Ramadan.
What I’ll Keep: Hybrid Friendships
It’s common to feel alone when you are in a sea of people. This school year, even with all the struggles and losses that students have faced, there is one thing I will surely miss from this unfortunate time; the friends that I’ve made.
The Hits and Misses of Disney Film
Disney is often credited for creating the most noteworthy animated movies in the film industry. A company with hundreds of thousands of employees, Disney has released several dozens of movies since it was first founded in the early 1900s. But despite Disney’s captivating fairy tales and charming animated characters, the company has had its fair share of failures.
Reflections on the Derek Chauvin trial
May 25th marks a full year since the killing of George Floyd. Last month, a long-awaited conviction against police officer Derek Chauvin was announced. Guilty on all three counts. Let’s talk about it.
To Assume or Not to Assume: WW-P Students On Their Encounters with Racial and Ethnic Stereotypes
The Race Matters column spoke to WW-P students about their experiences with stereotypes and assumptions in the classroom. Here’s what they had to say.
The Return To Normalcy (for the most part at least)
Anusha Bapat Opinion Editor I look to my right in the hallways of High School North at 7:15 in the morning and see the lost freshman attempting to find their […]
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