At the end of November, I was fortunate enough to go with the NCHS Model UN team to compete in PMUNC, which is Princeton University’s annual MUN conference. Even though I was looking forward to all the debate and fun that MUN always brings, I’d be lying if I wasn’t ready to (in the most respectful way possible) kick some butt in my committee.
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College Prowler: New Canaan High School
Emilie Kushner
Senior Editor
College Prowler is a college search site run by students, for students. It is the quintessential insider guide to any college and high school seniors swear by it.
Free the Children
Liza Swindell
President of Free the Children Club- New Canaan Chapter
When Craig Kielburger was just 12 years old, he stumbled across an article in the newspaper that told the story of Iqbal Masih. Iqbal, like Craig, was just 12 years old, however his young life was one plagued with slavery and child labor. Craig was inspired when Iqbal spoke out against child labor and learned that such a little voice had the power to make a great change.
App of the week: Llama or Duck?!
Julia Hardy Arts, Entertainment & Technology Editor Forget fancy graphics or complex controls. All you need are pictures of llamas and ducks to get NCHS
Christmas with the family
Carly Risom
Reporter
Even though my parents do not come from contrasting backgrounds, being that they are both born in the good ole’ USA, Christmas time makes it feel as if they are.