Option ii changes frustrate underclassmen
Option ii has always been an academic tradeoff for school systems. Although it allows students to progress further in certain subject areas, sometimes they do not properly learn the information, […]
The sad tale of the student who survived senioritis
“Senioritis: (noun.) A crippling disease that strikes high school students. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a […]
Mr. Buggé cancels spring vacation to make up for lost class time
Greg Buggé, the AP US History teacher, has decided to cancel spring break in order to accommodate his sprawling curriculum. Due to the proliferation of No Homework nights, Buggé has […]
North athlete takes spikeball to the college level
Each year, a select group of North athletes is recruited to continue playing sports in college. It takes time, dedication, and true passion to achieve this. Division One athletics are […]
WW-P unveils twelve-part midterm
For two years now, the West Windsor-Plainsboro regional school district has implemented the infamous three-part midterm. Despite the notable effort given by administrators on its creation, this new midterm system […]
Wifi miracuously works
An event that revolutionized not only West Windsor-Plainsboro, but the universe as well, began with a faint light on the horizon—I mean, on an iPhone screen. On a fateful morning, […]
Cinderella does not make our dreams come true
—Michelle Xu and Katherine Chen— Cinderella was the classic that saved Disney from bankruptcy in the 1950’s. The movie everyone grew up with. A timeless work of art that received […]
The least magical fantasy: Bone Gap
It should’ve been charming. A boy called Moonface. Corn that whispers. A goat that chews everything. Bone Gap, by Laura Ruby, had so much potential to be a lovable and […]
Jackson sets personal milestone
As the spring season approaches, one of North’ top athletes is preparing to build on a stellar winter track season. Senior distance runner Kian Jackson, one of the fastest in […]
North baseball left swinging and missing by nature’s curveball
As the calendar turns to early April, North’s spring sports teams begin a long season ahead. Unfortunately, mother nature has followed her own itinerary, leaving piles of snow tossed across grass […]
Five weird things that happened this week
—by Danielle Brubaker & Emma Killeen— Chuck E. Cheese employee gets attacked by adults I always knew there was something sketchy about Chuck E. Cheese, and this week’s news has finally […]
#thedress
—By Fariha Tamboli, Diana Tang, and Lei Lei Wu— 5 Quick Facts: The dress is actually black and blue. The trend started on February 26, 2015. The dress is from […]
Five Points about Netanyahu and the Nuclear Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Iran nuclear talks have taken over the news headlines recently, but the underlying issue is actually pretty complicated and layered. We’re here to break down the basics and hopefully give you a better understanding of this whole situation. What’s the deal with Iran? Suspicion among world powers has arisen regarding Iran’s nuclear program. […]
5 times you probably cried while watching the Oscars
—By Julia Bannon & Elise Gorberg— Ah, the Oscars. For the last 87 years, this award show has been the pinnacle of cinematic glory for actors, directors, and moviegoers alike. […]
Meet the Cast of Shrek
—By Katherine Chen and Michelle Xu— Jonathan Gelb, Grade 12- Lord Farquaad Lord Farquaad is the main antagonist of Shrek who just so happens to be extremely short in stature. […]
State rules limit athletic trainer Middlemiss’ treatment options
—By Vansh Bansal & Brandon Daley— When the boys’ basketball team stormed back to tie Allentown, taking the game to overtime, athletic trainer Patricia Middlemiss kept her post near the […]
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