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"L.A. Plots Destruction" 1900s Headline Reads
On March 12, 1928, one of the worst disasters in the United States occurred. "On an occasion like this, I envy the dead." -- William...
Grace Ramsey
Apr 26, 20247 min read


Israel Strikes Back After Bold Attack From Iran
Another day, another conflict in the Middle East. After months of the Israeli-Palestine conflict, and hopes for an end to that war, Iran...
Jack Striegel
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Why Are People Afraid of the Police?
I had the opportunity to talk to Jack Schwertman our resources officer at the high school. I was able to ask him some questions that I...
Chloe Wye
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Iran Launches Drone Attack on Israel
On April 12th, the United States restricted staff travel from embassy to embassy over fear of an Iranian attack. Sure enough, on April...
Brandt Kemmerer
Apr 19, 20243 min read


Morgan Wallen Arrested??
There is news brewing all over the media that famous country singer, Morgan Wallen, was arrested in Nashville on Sunday for throwing a...
Gracie Henningsen
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Rare Earth Metals Propel United States Towards Tech Independence
The recent revelation of a substantial deposit of rare earth metals nestled within Wyoming's rugged terrain has ignited a fervor of...
Kody Weninger
Apr 12, 20242 min read


The Great American Eclipse - A Once In a Lifetime Opportunity
Last monday, we were able to see the Great North American Eclipse . . . or at least part of it. As it passed over the US, 15 states were...
Jack Striegel
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Science Fair: North Scott Wins Big!
By: Delaney Fitzgibbon and Rowan Schaffert Your questions and ideas matter; science fair can help bring them to life. Lab coats,...

Rowan Schaffert
Apr 12, 20245 min read


Is TikTok Ever Getting Banned?
Everyone and their mother has heard of the famous TikTok app, which allows anyone to post videos or pictures of anything they want....
Megyn Thompson
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Under Siege: The Imperiled State of Coral Reefs and Marine Biodiversity
Coral reefs host the most ecosystem biodiversity and are the backbone of marine life and even some lower-income countries. But will coral...
Brandt Kemmerer
Apr 5, 20246 min read


Prom Dinner or Easter Brunch?
Have you figured out what you’re wearing to prom yet? How about who you’re going with? Are you going to dinner first or spending the...
Patricia Curran
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Ancient Greece Comes to North Scott
After leagues of Western Civ students showed interest in Ancient Greek culture, Mr. Greenwood decided to bring Ancient Greece to North...
Robert Palmer
Apr 1, 20242 min read


#BoycottStarbucks: What's Going on?
You may have noticed while scrolling through social media posts that the #boycottstarbucks is now trending everywhere you look. Keep...
Megyn Thompson
Mar 28, 20242 min read


Is France Leading the Fight for Women's Rights?
"MY body MY uterus MY choice" "(Hanger) Never Again" 55/85 North Scott students and staff support women’s rights to abortion, 15/85 do...
Patricia Curran
Mar 22, 20243 min read


If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It: North Scott's Questionable New Schedule
North Scott High School’s bell schedule might be changing next year—and it's not looking good. P6 in the middle of the day, an extended...
Jack Striegel
Mar 22, 20244 min read


Could There be a Shrek 5?
There is one question that has lasted throughout ages. Even in our caveman days, we longed to know the answer to this one simple...
Duncan DeMarr
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Pressures of Life: Post High School
As high schoolers, the looming pressure and unknown of what comes next is constant. And as someone who is indecisive, that is scary on a...
Madeline Sierk
Mar 18, 20243 min read


Are We Nearing the End of the War in Ukraine?
On February 24th, 2022, Russia launched what they called a “special military operation” against Ukraine. Now, just over two years later,...
Jack Striegel
Mar 8, 20243 min read


"I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide"
Aaron Bushnell Background Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old United States Air Force member passed away Sunday, February 26th after standing...
Isabella Van Roekel
Mar 8, 20246 min read


How Spring Break Dreams Are Made: Adventures Await!
Guess what, folks? It's finally here – Spring Break! And you know what that means – time to kick back, relax, and soak up the sun! So,...
Kody Weninger
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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