Freshman-Sophomore Spring Dance
May 20, 2013
On Friday May 10, the sophomores and freshmen gathered at NDP for a tropical theme dance. Everyone was greeted at the door with a lei and went inside to find that the cafeteria had been transformed into a tropical paradise with a dance floor. A tropical photo back drop was set up and dance-goers could... Read more »
Here Comes Peter Cottontail!
Julia Wilson, Editor
April 8, 2013
The hunt is on. On March 31, 2013, children all across America will wake up ready to hunt for Easter eggs hidden by the Easter bunny. While the Easter egg hunt is a traditional way to celebrate Easter in America, children in other countries have their own special traditions to celebrate Easter Sunday. The... Read more »
Milk: Maryland’s Magic
Elizabeth Galbreath, Contributing Writer
January 3, 2013
#4 usually isn’t a number you think of when you think of being on top. However, the dairy industry is the fourth most important agricultural industry in Maryland today and is one of the most vital industries in the state. With just over 50,000 milking cows in Maryland, our state’s dairy farmers are... Read more »
Frozen Yogurt!
Audrey Sapirstein, Lifestyles Writer
November 14, 2012
Cool, delicious, creamy, healthy! All words that frozen yogurt brings to mind. Frozen yogurt is a phenomenon that has begun to pop up all around the country. There are self-serve locations all across Maryland. But, in reality, how much more healthy is frozen yogurt than your typical pint of Ben and Jerry’s? According... Read more »
How Does Colder Weather Affect Your Body?
Audrey Sapirstein, Lifestyles Writer
October 15, 2012
We have all heard from our parents and elders that we better bundle up and keep warm so that we don’t get sick. And then there are the people that say that it’s not really the cold that makes you sick–it’s the cold that weakens our immune system, which then causes us to get sick.... Read more »
October is Cheese Month!
Elizabeth Galbreath, Dairy Princess
October 10, 2012
Where can you find phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, protein, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium all at once? In a glass of milk! Every serving of dairy products gives you these nine essential nutrients, which is why you should enjoy three dairy servings every single day! Milk helps... Read more »
The Food Pyramid Is No Longer A Pyramid–It’s a Plate!
Audrey Sapirstein, Lifestyles Writer
October 10, 2012
The food pyramid acts as a guideline for the people of the United States when it comes to eating a nutritious and balanced diet. This “pyramid” is modified every few years in order to encompass the newest discoveries on the health front. Recently, however, the pyramid has become a plate.... Read more »
Is Cell Phone Addiction a Real Diagnosis?
Audrey Sapirstein
September 24, 2012
Many teenagers and adults alike have become attached to their mobile devices over the past decade or so; however, recently there has been a stir in the psychology field which aims to make “Cell Phone Addiction Disorder” a real diagnosis. According to John M. Grohol, PSY. D., “While... Read more »
Super Foods? Is there really anything Super about these foods?
September 17, 2012
Among many of the foods categorized as “Super Foods” lie Chia Seeds. What are Chia seeds? Chia Seeds come from the chia plant. Yes, this is the same Chia as you had in your Chia Pet with the afro. Along with the recent trend of eating healthily have come these seeds. About 1 millimeter wide, these... Read more »
How to Have a Successful Job Interview!
KC Paltell
May 30, 2012
With summertime quickly approaching, there is a frantic rush for students to find a summer job. Being teenagers, we all need the money, and a summer job seems absolutely necessary. Besides, we know we’ll all be bored by the first two days of summer if we don’t have anything to keep us occupied. ... Read more »
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