The official newspaper of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
By: Aashika Mehta and Rafeea Tamboli As the 7:35 am bell rang throughout the school on September 6th, frantic students raced to their classes. Many saw familiar faces mixed in with newer ones. This year, one of these new faces was that of Mrs. Jessica Cincotta. Currently serving as one of High School North’s assistant principals, Cincotta has been welcomed […]
By: Cristina Diaz To some, poverty is nothing but an impending threat, for others, it is all they have ever known. People who are impoverished are often seen as […]
We at the Knightly News were absolutely astounded, disgusted, and deeply disheartened by the tragedy which occurred in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2017. Such barbarity can no longer be […]
By: Raymond Chang and Elizabeth Jamison This past fall season for video games was plentiful—from fighting to interaction to visual novels —the options are endless. Assassin’s Creed Origins, one […]
By: Camila Angola and Elizabeth Jamison Marvel is expected to release many highly anticipated movies, including Thor: Ragnarok (November 3rd), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Ant […]
By: Camila Angola It’s a common stereotype that disco is awful. I’ll admit, I used to say the same thing, but I never really understood why people said that […]
By: Pranav Nair Jay-Z’s single “The Story of O.J.,” is a piece on categorizing one’s self based on the expectations of race in society. Jay-Z’s most prominent song on […]
By: Elizabeth Jamison Ever since Donald Trump became president, he has made decisions, such as the ending of DACA, that have marginalized many minorities. The “Deferred Action for Childhood […]
By: Sherelle McQueen and Ishika Bhatia Living in such a stressful environment like High School North, skin care is something many students often forget about all together. A proper skin […]
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 share of crime, and WW-P […]
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 discrimination and hardship. Members of […]
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, most importantly, a wonderful person […]
By: Srinidhi Ananth 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 by Jon Watkins, is an […]
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 […]
The girls’ tennis team played in the Mercer County Tennis Tournament on Monday, September 24th, and Wednesday, September 28th. The tournament was held in Mercer County Park, where the girls […]
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 like you planning an entire […]
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