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.
Find Your Place: Clubs at New Castle High School
Have you ever struggled to feel like you belong? At New Castle High School, there’s an easy way to find your people, build new skills, and get involved: clubs! With so many groups to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re passionate about the environment, love art, want to grow in your faith, or … Continue reading Find Your Place: Clubs at New Castle High School
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 Trojan Marching Band Sets Sail
This fall the Trojan Marching Band (TMB) is going on a journey. Their debut contest of the season will be at Northwestern High School on September 13th to compete as an Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Open Class C band. For clarification, the class that a school is selected to be in depends on … Continue reading The Trojan Marching Band Sets Sail
Prepare to Cut Those Summer Classes
For the summer of 2025 and the foreseeable future, Ivy Tech will no longer be offering free summer classes to high school students. This move was confirmed by the college, but not everyone is thrilled about it. Sophomore Chris Cole has some choice words about the change, “I think it's absurd, students should protest over … Continue reading Prepare to Cut Those Summer Classes
Potus vs Private Universities, Who Wins?
Harvard university, the oldest and most prestigious college in America, is currently under fire from the Trump administration regarding admission processes and antisemitism on campus. After a careful overview of Harvard’s campus activism, the Trump administration decided that admissions were unfair towards certain demographics, and that pro-palestine protests were getting out of hand and causing … Continue reading Potus vs Private Universities, Who Wins?
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