After the Glow Dance getting put on hold for the past two years due to COVID, the Renaissance Committee attempted to bring it back. However, Renaissance only sold less than tickets to the dance. Sadly, the committee had to cancel the dance for the second time in a row, the first time being due to … Continue reading Dance Attendance-What Happened?
On the Other Side of the Tracks
Driving down Broad Street, a visitor might at first get the impression that New Castle is a quaint, clean little town. They’ll pass the jeweler, the tuxedo shop, Primo Steakhouse, the town plaza, and the courthouse and marvel at the town’s diversity of businesses. That’s how the city wants newcomers to see the downtown: a … Continue reading On the Other Side of the Tracks
The Wage Gap Debacle
California’s Gavin Newson recently signed a law requiring companies to make average salaries for each gender public, portrayed as championing equality in the workplace. By all means, bring it on. Americans deserve to know that they are being paid as well as their coworkers, but don’t try to claim that the United States has a … Continue reading The Wage Gap Debacle
21 Years After 9/11, Planes Are Still (Almost As) Dangerous
2001 marked a dark time in our country’s history, but it was also a time of unity: unity behind the president, against terrorism, and for safer airports. Unfortunately, unity didn’t get us very far. Twenty-one years later, planes are still dangerous. It’s vacation time, and the family is ready to go; all that’s left is … Continue reading 21 Years After 9/11, Planes Are Still (Almost As) Dangerous
The National Debate Sparked by the NCAA Swimming Championships and the Fairness of Trans Athletes in Sports
The NCAA Division 1 Swimming and Diving Championships are known amongst the swimming community as one of the most competitive swim meets in the world. The NCAA D1 Collegiate Championship meet is the platform where many future Olympians first establish their dominance on the national level. There are many standouts and record-breaking swims in this … Continue reading The National Debate Sparked by the NCAA Swimming Championships and the Fairness of Trans Athletes in Sports
Should Spring Break be Two Weeks Long?
After a long 11 weeks of school, homework, and tests, many students look forward to spring break as a chance to rest their minds and recover from a long third quarter. Many use the long spring break as a reset button for their minds before the final stretch to summer vacation. Sophomore Alaina Bowman says, … Continue reading Should Spring Break be Two Weeks Long?
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
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
Creative Costume Ideas for spooky season!
Spooky season is officially here! No matter what’s going on in your life, you can’t help but notice the assortment of candies and treats that occupy the grocery store shelves. Also, you can’t help but notice the variety of costumes that are on display for the upcoming holiday. What are you gonna be for Halloween? … Continue reading Creative Costume Ideas for spooky season!
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