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!
Trivia Question for February 24th
In what city did Elvis Presley hold his final concert in 1977? Submit your answer to Editor Grayson Joslin (gmjoslin@ncweb.me) and the first person to respond will be featured on the announcements tomorrow!
Seniors setting sights on college, but also reflecting back
College is about breaking the mold, defying expectations, and discovering yourself. Whatever your goals may be, college can help you attain them. Whether it can be becoming financially stable, owning a home, reaching a dream job, having some fun, or traveling the world, college can help bring you closer to your dream. You can take … Continue reading Seniors setting sights on college, but also reflecting back
Syd’s Sweet Treats
Brownies By: Sydney Mathews Everyone loves New Year’s Resolutions, and everyone loves brownies. 2021 officially has started, and everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions are in full swing. Trying to eat healthier is a common New Year’s Resolution, a task usually taken upon people trying to find a better and healthier version of themselves. Luckily for them, … Continue reading Syd’s Sweet Treats