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!
One Energy Drink, One Step Closer to Cardiac Arrest
America is not a healthy country. Crazy, right? Whether it be the McDonald's in every minuscule crevice of the land or the horrendous reality that healthier alternatives to foods often cost more than their sodium-ridden counterparts, America truly pushes a "beautiful" lifestyle. Obviously, because of the over consumption of fat and sugar, every citizen in … Continue reading One Energy Drink, One Step Closer to Cardiac Arrest
Being Scared 101
Imagine, for a moment, the feeling of dread one experiences when experiencing a good piece of horror media for the first time. Maybe it was an intense jumpscare, a gruesome kill, or even a psychological thrill. Regardless of the causation, everyone has experienced that feeling when experiencing horror. And then comes the best part, when … Continue reading Being Scared 101
Your Mind Matters Too
The human psyche is one of the most intricately, complicated programs in the entire world. Within 9 months of structural development, humans develop an organ that rivals modern day supercomputers. In fact, if one were to take just a cubic millimeter (smaller than a pinky finger) of a brain and analyze it, they would be … Continue reading Your Mind Matters Too
The Fine Print of the Phone Bill
The newest challenge for teens across Indiana is Senate Bill 185, otherwise known as, the bill that puts a state-wide ban on phones during school. The bill entailed guidelines for schools in the state to prevent students using their phone in class. After being passed last year, it is now currently being enforced in every … Continue reading The Fine Print of the Phone Bill
Pickleball: The Paddle Game Taking the World by Storm
Sports will always be one of the most important parts of culture and media in America. Hundreds of thousands of children keep themselves healthy and grow stronger connections through athletic activities, all the while adults connect by watching a game with a bowl of chips. There are different kinds of sports for different people. If … Continue reading Pickleball: The Paddle Game Taking the World by Storm
Mrs. Hamilton: Sewing The Seeds of Knowledge
As the years come and go, people create memories with the invaluable experiences they accrue. At NCHS, the same is true for both the teachers and the students. Teachers will create an incredibly intricate system of education that is enjoyable for the students. Sadly, another incredible teacher is retiring from NCHS, in fact, they are … Continue reading Mrs. Hamilton: Sewing The Seeds of Knowledge
Robert Hamilton: The Catalyst of the Classroom
New Castle High School–or Chrysler High School for the wiser–has been standing tall ever since its construction was completed in 1958. Thousands of students have been through the halls that defined the later childhoods of the many current residents of New Castle. Said students who were molded by the many excellent teachers who instilled their … Continue reading Robert Hamilton: The Catalyst of the Classroom