All throughout modern history, teachers and instructors have pressed an important rule deep into a student’s subconscious mind: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. The rule is simple, really. It only requires the listener to proactively practice empathy and moderate their actions. That being said, students in high school–individuals who … Continue reading Regarding Respect
Every School Matters
Through the valiant funding of taxpayers, public schools stand as the icon of equal opportunity for all children in America. Through the system developed by a society who have always prided themselves on the future of the next generation, government-funded school systems stand as the precipice of opportunity for everyone. Is that truly the case, … Continue reading Every School Matters
Phoenix Fireside
https://youtu.be/wttRf76Uon0?si=z75eMc_TbFHazOXk Phoenix Writer Emily Purvis interviews Senior Aubrey Lapp, Sophomore Evan Gebhart, and Physics teacher Steven Bode.
Trapper Keeper Trouble
New Castle High School’s students are now no longer able to carry a backpack on their person during school hours. Instead, students have been instructed to use small bags or trapper-keepers as a permanent substitution to the much more spacious backpacks. This change is seemingly random and without proper build-up, and yet when looking at … Continue reading Trapper Keeper Trouble
The Secret to Serendipitous Sleep
One of the most important things necessary for a student to succeed is a proper amount of sleep. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), “During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health.” Sleep, in its entirety, is the most important practice required for … Continue reading The Secret to Serendipitous Sleep
A First Person Look at the Career Center
New Castle High School excels at offering academic experiences to its students. Whether it be the astounding AP classes or the incredible IVY Tech courses, it is not surprising that NCHS has a bountiful cornucopia of collegiate courses. These prestigious courses, however, only offer higher education about the pre-established STEM curriculum. What if a student … Continue reading A First Person Look at the Career Center
Video Games Instigate Cataclysmic CRIMES?!
The New Castle Phoenix has recently been made aware of the accumulating dangers of video games. Hundreds of cautionary tales swirling around the country, each presenting an incredulous danger. Parents have become insatiable, demanding justice for their children who have suffered. Many firsthand accounts have been collected and recounted, including these stories. On a humble … Continue reading Video Games Instigate Cataclysmic CRIMES?!
The Department of Education: What Does It Do?
Education is built on the basis of making certain that students have the ability to perform in any given environment. A school does not expect students to remember how to properly find the distance between the radius and center of a circle, but they do expect students to gain the ability to handle difficult problems … Continue reading The Department of Education: What Does It Do?
RHB Starts theirs Speedy Season!
Show Choir season has officially begun, and with that, New Castle’s Red Hot Blues and Dynamiques starts with a bang! On Friday, January 24, New Castle’s show choir groups, Red Hot Blues (RHB) and Dynamiques, performed at the 2025 Ball State Mid America Show Choir Competition. The competition saw 7 schools competing in the small … Continue reading RHB Starts theirs Speedy Season!