By: Fariha Tamboli and Rafeea Tamboli Many students compare living in West Windsor and Plainsboro to living in a bubble. With Blue-Ribbon schools and great community centers, this area has earned itself a notable reputation: safe and secure. And, for the most part, this reputation holds true. However, every town in America witnesses its fair …
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By: Bharati Ganesh At “International Day of the Girl Speak Out” on October 11 at the United Nations, equal rights activists from across the country gathered to watch performances, celebrating girl power and engaging in discussions about reaching marginalized women. Dignitaries working to promote women’s rights gave speeches praising girls succeeding in the face of …
Continue reading We for She brings the fight for gender equality to North
By: Srinidhi Ananth and Ritika Mukund Usually found sitting in the lower dining hall watching over the horde of students in study hall is none other than Michael Villafane, the man deemed the “Mr. James lookalike.” But Villafane is far more than a replica of Mr. James; he is the school’s volleyball coach and, …
Continue reading Mr. Villafane: the proud Mr. James-resembling LDH proctor
By: Srinidhi Anant and Neha Tailigeri On November 17, 18, and 19, North’s theatrical department will put on the year’s fall drama, “The Adding Machine,” by Elmer Rice. Robert Corriveau, the co-advisor of the drama, describes “The Adding Machine” as a cautionary tale about machines replacing human labor in the workforce. The protagonist Mr. Zero, played …
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By: Srinidhi Ananth, Michael Miller, and Isha Patlola Last October, WW-P superintendent David Aderhold issued a letter to parents to address the high stress levels in the district. This letter stirred up controversy in the community, and ever since then, the school district has been progressively working on addressing the concerns of students, teachers, and …
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By: Michael Miller College can be daunting, but for some, choosing a college major can be the scariest part. Despite popular belief, choosing a major in college does not determine one’s entire future. Many people major in one subject, but find themselves working in a completely different field. Still choosing a major can feel …
Shaun Robinson Field hockey season is in full swing (no pun intended) here at North. Let’s take a look at some interesting, and perhaps eye-opening, facts about this sport. 1 - Field hockey is a popular men’s sport outside the US. In major international tournaments, including the Olympics, there are competitions for both …
