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Countdown to the day: Pregnant teachers!
Written on 17 Mar, 2011 at 17:20 in Features | | No Comments
The babies just keep on coming! Science teacher Erin Arredondo and Drama and Speech and Debate teacher Angela Hanigan are pregnant and they couldn’t be more excited. Soon, they have to endure the endless diaper changes, sleepless nights and constant... (Continue reading)
Disney’s California Adventure turns 10!
Written on 17 Mar, 2011 at 17:12 in Features | | No Comments
On February 8, California Adventure, sister park to Disneyland, turned a decade old. Through these 10 years, California Adventure has had many renovations. This includes the recent World of Color completion, Flynn’s Arcade attraction opening and The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s... (Continue reading)
Crossword Puzzle Answers!
Written on 10 Mar, 2011 at 0:24 in Features | | No Comments
Here are the crossword puzzle answers from the March print issue: Across: 2. AQUAMARINE 3. PRIMETIME 6. ANTHEM 9. PALLADIUM 11. WOMEN 12. GREEN EGGS AND HAM (no spaces) Down: 1. DIMES 4. MOONLIGHT 5. GRAHAM 7. HOMER 8. MARATHON... (Continue reading)
Spotlight on Color Guard
Written on 28 Feb, 2011 at 15:24 in Features | | No Comments
Spinning flags. Twirling ribbons. Flying sabres. Whirling rifles. These are the many items the NHS Colorguard team uses for their various performances. Color guard, or what others may know as flag spinning, is an extracurricular activity offered at Northwood. This... (Continue reading)
Springin’ into Spring Semester: Second Semester goals
With report cards arriving at home, it’s no wonder many Northwood students are looking particularly discouraged lately. However, while some are taking their borderline B’s badly, others are looking to the new semester with optimism. “My goal? I’m gonna get... (Continue reading)
The Food Truck Craze
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:52 in Features | | No Comments
Photo: seabirdstruck.com Irvine has become a hotspot for a new delicious trend: food trucks. Inspired by the famous Kogi BBQ truck, there are now countless options driving around Irvine, offering savory alternatives to familiars like McDonald’s and Chipotle. ... (Continue reading)
Valentine’s Day: How much were boys willing to spend?
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:50 in Features | | No Comments
Valentine’s Day means gifts. Whether it may be the classic flowers and chocolates or something extreme like a diamond necklace, this lovers’ holiday has everyone up and about (usually them men) searching for a good present to give to their... (Continue reading)
There’s more than meets the eye at the NHS Media Center
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:38 in Features | | No Comments
Most of Northwood’s students have been to the Media Center at least once in their high school career at NHS. But do we really know about it as much as we use it? Although the exterior remains the same... (Continue reading)
Winter Formal: Girls teach guys the right way to ask
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:15 in Features | | No Comments
As Winter Formal fast approaches, girls are bubbling with excitement and anticipation, but for guys, it’s just plain confusion and anxiety. Among all this commotion, it really comes down to one question. How do you ask? Although every girl... (Continue reading)
7 tips for next year’s Valentine’s Day
Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:12 in Features | | No Comments
Guys, did your Valentine’s Day not go as planned? Well, here are some tips for next year to hopefully make it better. For starters, when girls think of Valentine’s Day, they think of presents: Chocolates, teddy bears, flowers, hugs, kisses... (Continue reading)