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
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
Swift fearless in eyes of fans
Have you ever wondered why Taylor Swift has re-recorded her album, “Fearless”? Swift’s first studio album had many chart-toppers such as “Love Story,” “You Belong With Me” and ”Fearless”. Swift is a pop culture Icon who started in the music industry when she was just sixteen years old. Swift is currently 31 years old, and … Continue reading Swift fearless in eyes of fans
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
A farewell to NCHS
I remember how I felt as I began my freshman year at New Castle High School in 2017. I was incredibly nervous. I had gotten through middle school just fine, but this daunting challenge of high school made me anxious. This building, three floors filled to the brim with classrooms and hallways with fluorescent lighting, … Continue reading A farewell to NCHS
Other options besides death
To say the topic of the death penalty is controversial would be an understatement. The death penalty is something that has been a back and forth debate for many years. As the years go on, it is being discussed more. Everyone has an opinion about everything and everyone wants to be heard. The death penalty … Continue reading Other options besides death
The lethal death penalty – when should it be used?
Among the decades-old arguments of abortion, immigration reform, and gun control, an issue that usually flies under the radar of major issues is the death penalty - the harshest penalty under the American law system. The death penalty, more formally known as capital punishment, is the killing of a person as a punishment for a … Continue reading The lethal death penalty – when should it be used?
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
Going on spring break? Here is how to stay safe
This year, people across the country have more options for spring break than being stuck at home. A year on from the World Health Organization officially declaring the COVID-19 outbreak a world pandemic, people are itching to get back to some resemblance of normal. As a result, spring break this will result in people leaving … Continue reading Going on spring break? Here is how to stay safe