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Album Review: Kendrick Lamar: GNX

Lamar wants the recognition he feels he deserves.

Mike Gorgone: Keeping Us Safe

Mike Gorgone, Northwest Academy’s security guard, may appear intimidating at school but outside of work, he’s a loving dog owner, avid tabletop roleplaying enthusiast and a passionate writer.

COMMENTARY: Who Gives a Hoot About An Oxford Comma?

The Oxford comma is more than just a punctuation mark—it's a way of life, one with clarity, precision and a touch of tradition.

Album Review: Kendrick Lamar: GNX

Lamar wants the recognition he feels he deserves.

COMMENTARY: Chess Cheating Scandal Degrades The Sport

Cheating in competitive chess degrades the sport.

NWA, Meet ChatGPT

But what if AI generated writing becomes almost indistinguishable from that created by humans? Would writing even be valued as a skill anymore?

Angry Pigeons: Quinn Marcus

Quinn Marcus, a junior, has been acting since he was a child, and has appeared not only in many Northwest Academy productions, but also in movies.

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Album Review: Kendrick Lamar: GNX

Lamar wants the recognition he feels he deserves.

Mike Gorgone: Keeping Us Safe

Mike Gorgone, Northwest Academy’s security guard, may appear intimidating at school but outside of work, he’s a loving dog owner, avid tabletop roleplaying enthusiast and a passionate writer.

COMMENTARY: Who Gives a Hoot About An Oxford Comma?

The Oxford comma is more than just a punctuation mark—it's a way of life, one with clarity, precision and a touch of tradition.

Student Advisory Forum: An Alternative to Complaining

The Student Advisory Forum is an opportunity for students to propose ideas for anything, from dances, retreats or lunch events during an unstructured meeting.

Album Review: Kendrick Lamar: GNX

Lamar wants the recognition he feels he deserves.

Mike Gorgone: Keeping Us Safe

Mike Gorgone, Northwest Academy’s security guard, may appear intimidating at school but outside of work, he’s a loving dog owner, avid tabletop roleplaying enthusiast and a passionate writer.

COMMENTARY: Who Gives a Hoot About An Oxford Comma?

The Oxford comma is more than just a punctuation mark—it's a way of life, one with clarity, precision and a touch of tradition.

Student Advisory Forum: An Alternative to Complaining

The Student Advisory Forum is an opportunity for students to propose ideas for anything, from dances, retreats or lunch events during an unstructured meeting.

Put Down Your Phone And Connect (After Reading This Article)

Students are no longer allowed to have their devices out in class. 

We Are Not Stopping This Fight: Students React to Trump’s Victory

"We are Americans. We are not stopping this fight until we’re dead and gone."

Trans and Non-Binary Students Fear Trump Victory

Today, trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming students face a pivotal election.

Civics: Now & Then Class Endorses Kamala Harris for President

We believe it is a voter’s responsibility to consider how their vote will affect their life and how their choice of candidate could impact the lives of millions of people across the country.

“I Am Not Eating That Cursed Jambalaya”

I realized I can celebrate my problems. I can experience magical moments with the people I love. That is what keeps me going.

Essays

Stay Gold Dude, Stay Gold

"Through the clouds I can stare directly into the sun."

Karma Strikes

"Karma has made me appreciate the existence and purpose of spirituality."

Odyssey: Make It Worthwhile

Now I am free of my mask so now I can turn my life into my dream album.

Creative Writing

Poems and Pictures

Yellow sheets and strawberries/a million things saved for far too long/gather now in the kitchen/like a sad guitar song.  

77th Street

The sky opened up even before they realized it was cloudy

Creator And Other Poems

"Leaves who breathe before the morning’s rise"

HS Theatre Syllabus 2020 (A Satire)

"This is my syllabus so I get to do what I want."

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Album Review: Kendrick Lamar: GNX

Lamar wants the recognition he feels he deserves.

Mike Gorgone: Keeping Us Safe

Mike Gorgone, Northwest Academy’s security guard, may appear intimidating at school but outside of work, he’s a loving dog owner, avid tabletop roleplaying enthusiast and a passionate writer.

COMMENTARY: Who Gives a Hoot About An Oxford Comma?

The Oxford comma is more than just a punctuation mark—it's a way of life, one with clarity, precision and a touch of tradition.

Student Advisory Forum: An Alternative to Complaining

The Student Advisory Forum is an opportunity for students to propose ideas for anything, from dances, retreats or lunch events during an unstructured meeting.

Put Down Your Phone And Connect (After Reading This Article)

Students are no longer allowed to have their devices out in class. 

Civics: Now & Then Class Endorses Kamala Harris for President

We believe it is a voter’s responsibility to consider how their vote will affect their life and how their choice of candidate could impact the lives of millions of people across the country.

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