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Battle of the Bands: Meet the Bands

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Battle of the Bands: Meet the Bands

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Battle of the Bands: Meet the Bands

On Friday, February 21st, Northwest Academy is hosting its...

Creating Community, One Piece of Candy at a Time

A simple sticky note and a dish of candy are sparking conversation and bringing a little extra joy to students and staff alike.

Death Poems

I will keep you on my wall And watch you burn Until hell freezes over.

Accreditation Team Visits NWA

This week, the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) is on campus to assess Northwest Academy.

Battle of the Bands: Meet the Bands

On Friday, February 21st, Northwest Academy is hosting its first ever Battle of the Bands competition. Hadley Pack, the High School Activities Coordinator, had...

Creating Community, One Piece of Candy at a Time

A simple sticky note and a dish of candy are sparking conversation and bringing a little extra joy to students and staff alike.

Death Poems

I will keep you on my wall And watch you burn Until hell freezes over.

Accreditation Team Visits NWA

This week, the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) is on campus to assess Northwest Academy.

COMMENTARY: Masculinity Need Not Be The Toxic Kind

To call yourself “masculine” is to make a series of negative claims.

Social Media Negatively Impacts Mental Health

More than half of Gen Z get their news from sites such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Album Review: Kendrick Lamar: GNX

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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.

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Odyssey: Make It Worthwhile

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

Why is a Mouse When It’s Spinning?: A Critical Analysis

This is not just a matter of sifting through obscure theories, but rather of answering the question of existence.

Strength Through Ephemera

The walls of my bedroom have no more space on them. They are covered ceiling to floor with art: pictures and quotes torn from magazines, posters of my favorite movies and artists.

Creative Writing

Dear Paul (A Satire)

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77th Street

The sky opened up even before they realized it was cloudy

Death Poems

I will keep you on my wall And watch you burn Until hell freezes over.

Those I Stand Upon and Other Poems

"I would that solitude seek which/ Lies where none else may seek to find"

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Battle of the Bands: Meet the Bands

On Friday, February 21st, Northwest Academy is hosting its...

Creating Community, One Piece of Candy at a Time

A simple sticky note and a dish of candy are sparking conversation and bringing a little extra joy to students and staff alike.

Accreditation Team Visits NWA

This week, the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) is on campus to assess Northwest Academy.

COMMENTARY: Masculinity Need Not Be The Toxic Kind

To call yourself “masculine” is to make a series of negative claims.

Social Media Negatively Impacts Mental Health

More than half of Gen Z get their news from sites such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

A Curious Cross-Examination of McCune McCornack

"I can move my ears and scalp back and forth."

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