The next time you’re bored, instead of looking down at a screen and scrolling through social media, or watching tv, why not try out a new game? The Rose City Game Library is a non-profit organization that provides a free community gathering space for all ages to enjoy. The RCGL has over 500 games and … Continue reading The Rose City Game Library
NCHS’ Student’s Take on Homework
Doing homework. The concept seems simple enough. However, students have a lot to deal with: school, sports, jobs, homework, chores, applying for college, and so much more. The majority of students do extracurricular activities or work part-time jobs. Many students are up late at night trying to complete homework after a hard day’s work. For … Continue reading NCHS’ Student’s Take on Homework
Prieview of the 2021-2022 New Castle Swim Team
In the past, the New Castle girl’s and boy’s swim teams have always been the average team. Not bad, but not amazing either. That changed last year when the New Castle girls had the first winning record in over 7 years, and a 4th place sectional finish. The boys swim team finished 3rd in the … Continue reading Prieview of the 2021-2022 New Castle Swim Team
Indiana’s Christmas Traditions and the History of Everyone’s Favourite Holiday
How did Christmas start? Originally, The Christmas celebration was to celebrate the brutal winter coming to an end and mark the beginning of warmer weather and longer days. Today, Christmas is celebrated as a cultural and community holiday. Christmas has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870. In ancient Rome, December 25th … Continue reading Indiana’s Christmas Traditions and the History of Everyone’s Favourite Holiday
The Drug Crisis in Teens
School is a place for learning and gaining new experiences. However, some of those experiences are not always entirely positive. Everyone is aware of the COVID global pandemic, but there is another pandemic that is ravaging the young adult population. According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 11.7% of US Citizens … Continue reading The Drug Crisis in Teens
NCHS Presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
After 2020 was somewhat of an off-year for the New Castle Theatre Department, they came back with the show-stopping production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The theatre department went almost a year without performing due to the pandemic. “The Brother’s Grimm” during the spring was their first performance of the 2020-2021 school year. Although everyone … Continue reading NCHS Presents Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
NCHS and the Cafeteria Food
After a long morning at school, many students look forward to lunch as a break to nourish their bodies and rest their minds. Despite the school’s best efforts, they have received mixed reviews on their lunches. Many students have begun to voice their concerns that the school food is not as nourishing as they would … Continue reading NCHS and the Cafeteria Food
A Trojan Halloween
Even though Halloween can only come once a year, many people still find their own special way to make the most out of it, whether it is passing out candy, dressing up, or making fall goodies. Even though Halloween has been around for hundreds of years in some form or another, the fun-filled traditions have … Continue reading A Trojan Halloween
The Hits and Misses of the 2021 Met Gala
The annual Metropolitan Gala is an event that is often recognized as the pinnacle of red carpet fashion. Over the years, the Metropolitan Gala has become known for its lavish and ravishing fashion. Many stars and well-known public figures collaborate with luxury designer brands to create a look that will stun everyone. The Gala has … Continue reading The Hits and Misses of the 2021 Met Gala
New Castle Students Adjust to New School Day Schedule
New Castle Students Adjust to New School Schedules Due to the COVID-19 pandemic raging at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, it was decided that the school day would have to be shortened to 8:00-2:32 for the high school building to limit close contact between students and to give teachers some time to prep … Continue reading New Castle Students Adjust to New School Day Schedule