Video by Dan Popper, Ben Stryker and Scott O’Brien
Year: 2011
Alternative Learning
Giuliana Savini & Sara Levine
Reporters
An ordinary classroom is visualized with a dry-erase board or a lecture in front of the class. NCHS has been breaking this stereotype by including alternative learning techniques to enhance the comprehension of a lesson. One effective way teachers have been using these techniques is by integrating a mock simulation with the curriculum.
First NCHS-hosted Debate Tournament
Lucia Molina
Features Editor
On Saturday, Mar. 5, the Debate Team co-hosted the Connecticut Debate Association tournament with Darien High School, splitting the state teams in half. Of a total of 360 debaters participating, 140 participated in NCHS. Being the first year that the debate team was designated as a legitimate interscholastic athletic team, spirits were high and students were ready to debate the topic of whether the U.S. should prioritize democracy over stability.
The Issue of Abortion: Private or Public?
Steffi Badanes and Audrey Piehl
Reporters
New laws regarding abortion are being proposed and passed across the country, heating up the debate on both sides. So we feel that it is time to tackle the controversial issue.
Steffi: First off, I would like to point out that I am 100% pro-choice. A woman’s body is no place for a politician to be discussing legislation.
3/15: Let the Madness begin!
Ben Stryker
Cartoonist
Welcome to another edition of Balls! For the rest of March, and a little bit into April, we’ll be focusing Balls on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Gogo Jones and I will be bringing you highlights from each day, as well as students’ and teachers’ perspectives on this exciting time of the year.