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!
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
Scholarships offer help to college-bound seniors
By Grayson Joslin, Editor The most important word for any senior who is going to college after they graduate in June is “scholarship”. Scholarships, no matter if they are worth hundreds or thousands, are important as they can help pay off student loans. Students at New Castle High School are encouraged to apply to as … Continue reading Scholarships offer help to college-bound seniors
2020 Wasn’t all bad, let’s take a look at some of the Hidden Positives from the year
by: Sydney Mathews Let’s start with the obvious: 2020 was a massively disappointing year. As the ball dropped at midnight on December 31st in New York City, we all welcomed in the new decade with open arms, having no idea what we were getting ourselves into. As the year bore on, it seemed to be … Continue reading 2020 Wasn’t all bad, let’s take a look at some of the Hidden Positives from the year
Mindset
It’s time to walk into the new year with a completely different mindset. Think about it as a way of letting go of the past without forgetting about it. If someone owes you something, then let it be and think of it as a gift. If someone wronged you ,learn from it. It’s a new … Continue reading Mindset
Honesty, integrity and the cheating crisis in schools
Honesty and integrity are two words that students hear administrators and teachers talk about all across America’s schools when they want to address student behavior. What does honesty and integrity mean and why is it so important in a school setting? What happens when a student does not have skills of integrity or honesty? According … Continue reading Honesty, integrity and the cheating crisis in schools