January, 2011

Pizza Paradise: Why Italian pizza is better than American pizza

Pizza Paradise: Why Italian pizza is better than American pizza

Italy was great. The weather was great and the people were great, but more than anything else, the food was great. However, the best part of my winter break abroad wasn’t the gelato or even the spaghetti — it was... (Continue reading)

Is high school graduation overhyped?

Is high school graduation overhyped?

For many seniors — 36 out of 50 at Northwood — graduation is nowhere near over-hyped.  It’s the moment you’ve been waiting on for the past four years — and all the promotions, purchases and talk just don’t do enough... (Continue reading)

The Ultimate Dilemma: Burger or Burrito?

The Ultimate Dilemma: Burger or Burrito?

  There is a dilemma that almost every hungry student has faced: Chipotle or In-N-Out? In-N-Out offers fresh hamburgers and fries, while Chipotle boasts delicious burritos and chips. Of course, each person is entitled to their own opinion of which... (Continue reading)

WolfPack hosts “Boys Night” and “Girls Night”

WolfPack hosts “Boys Night” and “Girls Night”

WolfPack Boys Night WolfPack Girls Night Northwood’s WolfPack club hosted two events on Friday Jan. 7: Boys Night and Girls Night. WolfPack is a club that pairs students in the Developmental Disabilities (DD) program here at Northwood other student “buddies.”... (Continue reading)

Student of the Month: Amrita Ayer

Student of the Month: Amrita Ayer

Photo Credit: Katrina Luu Senior Amrita Ayer was named December’s Student of the Month for displaying exceptional kindness toward peers in Laura Tijerino’s Spanish class. Student of the Month is a monthly award program in which teachers nominate one student... (Continue reading)

Arizona shooting: Fallen victims and rising heroes

Arizona shooting: Fallen victims and rising heroes

Photo: gaylekingshow.com Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and around 18 others were shot outside a supermarket in Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 8 by a man identified as Jared Loughner. Six of the victims died, including a chief judge for the District Court... (Continue reading)

NTV: January 21, 2011

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“Little Fockers” is a big disappointment!

“Little Fockers” is a big disappointment!

The title of the movie should give you a fair warning. “Little Fockers” ended up being a  very bad movie to watch with the family, and it served poorly in its purpose to entertain an audience. The story relates a... (Continue reading)

Kogi BBQ – A combination of Chipotle and Korean food on wheels!

Kogi BBQ – A combination of Chipotle and Korean food on wheels!

You normally wouldn’t accept food from strangers in large vehicles. However, for Kogi’s flavorful and delicious hybrid of Korean and Mexican food, you’d gladly make an exception. The experience unique to food trucks is completed with the long line of... (Continue reading)

Studying for finals…outside my house!

Studying for finals...outside my house!

Finals week is the time of year that can make or break your grade. Dead week, especially the weekend before finals, is the most stressful week of the semester — students frantically scramble through old notes and chapters in the... (Continue reading)