Most frightening costume winner: Lilly Gard Most humorous costume winner: Miles Cupp Overall best costume winner: Carson Burke and Beau Ford All the costumes
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
Spooky things to do this season
Whether you hate or love Halloween it is a fun time of the year with many different things to do. Halloween is a spooky time of the year with many different spooky activities you could invest your time in. The list below has many different ideas for everyone if you can't figure out what to … Continue reading Spooky things to do this season
Syd’s Sweet Treats
Instead of throwing those old, brown bananas away, put them to use in a way that is both healthy and easy to use. Banana bread can have so many different flavors and fillings, whether that be chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. Banana bread is perfect for a healthy breakfast, or if you’re just craving … Continue reading Syd’s Sweet Treats
NC Phoenix Presents – Spring Poetry Contest 2021
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this year's Spring Poetry Contest! We had fantastic submissions across the board! Poem Winner: Shedding: by Jamie Kernel The breeze caresses my broken skin, as my body melts into the ground. Crickets serenade me with their song, and birds hum their evening sound. The earth around … Continue reading NC Phoenix Presents – Spring Poetry Contest 2021
Syd’s Sweet Treats
Summer of 2019 brought VSCO, summer 2020 brought COVID, and buckle down, because summer of 2021 is going to be known as “Hot Girl Summer”. So what makes this “hot girl summer”, and what are the hottest trends that this summer is going to bring? Smoothie bowls: the perfect summer treat. They are healthier than … Continue reading Syd’s Sweet Treats
For the Kids
"Dance for those who can't." Riley Dance Marathons are year-round fundraising efforts that combine into one big 24-hour event that raises money for kids in need of medical care at Riley Children’s Hospital. These funds are used to benefit thousands of families. In 2018, RDM raised a total of 6.5 million dollars for children … Continue reading For the Kids
April Fools!
April Fool’s Day has been celebrated for several hundred centuries by several different cultures and religions in one way or another. The root of the day, however, celebrated by several different cultures, has always remained the same. A day has always been a tradition of pranks and hoaxes, and practical jokes followed by shouting “April … Continue reading April Fools!
Trivia Question #3 (Week of March 8)
What was the first fruit that was eaten on the moon? Submit your answers to Grayson Joslin (gmjoslin@ncweb.me), and the first person who guesses correctly gets a prize!
Trivia Question #2 (Week of March 1st)
In what years did New Castle boys basketball win the state championship? Submit your guesses to Editor Grayson Joslin (gmjoslin@ncweb.me) and the first person to guess correctly will receive a prize!