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Strumming up smiles

Strumming up smiles

By Stephanie Karoutsos and Akasha Teel March 15, 2024

Creating a fun-filled environment with a laid-back classroom vibe is English teacher Paul Golm’s forte. Upon entering his freshman year of college, Golm spent his spare time practicing the guitar and...

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Experiences with musical arts

By Lindsey Grice and Molly Lucido March 12, 2024

Beginning her violin journey at the age of 10 and delving into her singing career two years later, senior Sloane O’Neill continues to pursue both passions with intense dedication. She finds comfort and...

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Women leading in WILLOW

By Allie McIntyre, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

As she mentally prepares to practice the cyberbullying skit the club will perform to 4th grade girls at Monteith, junior and co-club CEO Molly Spence walks into the latest Women in Leadership Leading Our...

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Stuck between two places

By Kenzie Dera, Distribution Manager February 28, 2024

Moving to France came with its hardships and advantages for English teacher and Yearbook Adviser, Sarah Clinet. For nine years Clinet experienced the challenge of being away from her home in Philadelphia...

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Baking a business

By Allie Mattes and Josie Cueter February 14, 2024

Standing out from many other high school students, junior Wesley Ramsey has pursued baking bread as one of his main hobbies. Ramsey picked up on the hobby two years ago and since then his passion for baking...

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Crafting cups with Mug Club

By Mia Schultz, Section Editor February 13, 2024

When school librarian Amanda Pata saw some Create-Your-Own-Design travel mugs over the summer, she figured it would be a fun activity for her kids. But after talking to our Library Promotional Team and...

New Year, new me

New Year, new me

By Elly Meteer, Gianna Roux, and Lauren Kaled February 1, 2024

“New year, new me” is a phrase commonly used by people who are looking to abandon bad habits and pick up better ones at the beginning of the year. Questioning the effectiveness of New Year’s resolutions,...

Connection is key| Being able to converse with the students in Freshman Assist is very important to their learning. The team bonding event was a way to improve in-class communication.“I was really happy with how it went”, Vanston said. “The more conversation between the freshmen that happens, the more thinking that they will do and help them learn more.”

Upping their game

By Mary Bentley and Sage Cole February 1, 2024

In the Freshman Assist program, ninth grade students can receive more individualized attention and direction to help them achieve their full academic potential. Upperclassmen in the program serve as mentors...

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Diverse voices praise inclusivity

By Lilly Kline and Erin Lee January 31, 2024

All are welcome in Diversity Club every other Thursday in room Science 302, according to junior and club president Ash Balido. Upon his arrival here at North as a sophomore, Balido believes that this specific...

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Hanging with Hardy

By Troy Lipscomb and Eli Kociba January 24, 2024

Despite numerous sports options, sophomore Geneiveve Hardy knew that Lyra was for her ever since she began practicing in fifth grade. Entering Lyra was an exciting experience for Hardy which brought her...

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Boiling down to the passion of Viviani

By Kelton Green, Intern January 24, 2024

Throughout his formative years, Culinary Arts instructor Michael Viviani developed a profound enthusiasm for the art of cooking. Turning this passion into a rewarding career and helping others chase their...

THE 3:05 RUSH |On the last day before break, students like senior Rocco Cardinale can be seen swiftly exiting towards their cars. “Leaving school on the last day before break is so exciting because it means a week of no school and hanging out with friends and family,  Cardinale said. “Breaks may not be inclusive to every culture, so that person may not be celebrating something, however, it does give them a week off of school and a stress-free week of no homework.”

Break schedule doesn’t quite fit the calendar

By Stephanie Karoutsos, Gabby Miller, and Molly Lau December 19, 2023

As the festive season arises and students eagerly anticipate the beginning of winter break, they seek the opportunity to share precious moments with friends and family. There is a favoring of Christian...

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