Elizabeth Kilbride & Danielle Sorcher
Opinions Editor & Special Reports Director
As the first day of Spirit Week — High Society Day — hits the NCHS community, students comment on some of their inspirations.
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Students show their support for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Emily Brand
Reporter
On Oct. 3-5, the New Canaan Domestic Violence Partnership (NCDVP) visited the cafeteria during lunch in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. NCDVP said that they hoped that their presence and resources will promote awareness among students.
Seniors attend assembly that addresses application stress
Lily Kazemi
News Editor
On Wednesday, September 22, seniors attended a mandatory assembly addressing the stress and pressures linked to the college application process. The speaker, Michael Thompson, is a psychologist who specializes in families and children, and is the co-author of a book called The Pressured Child: Helping Your Children Achieve Success in School and Life.
NCHS honors Banned Websites Awareness Day by blocking Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter on 9/28
Lily Kazemi
News Editor
Today, September 28, NCHS honors Banned Websites Awareness Day by blocking the three primary social-networking sites: Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. From 7:30 to 2:05, students will not be able to access the sites on any computer throughout the school.
Assembly puts 9/11 in perspective: ten years after
Kate Howard
News Editor
Tomorrow, the September 11, Ten Years After assembly, organized by History Department Head Richard Webb, will be held in the auditorium. The assembly will feature a panel discussion led by six speakers including VOICES of September 11th co-founder Mary Fetchet, author of “Messages: Signs, Visits and Premonitions from Loved Ones Lost on 9/11″ Bonnie McEneaney, among others. There will also be performances by the NCHS Madrigals and the band.