Read this if you’ve felt personally victimized by….

Sara Levine
Editor-in-Chief
All you have to do is stroll through the lounge to hear about weekend hookups, and all the emotional shrapnel associated with them, to understand the nature of this war. For instance, as soon as a girl, involved in the aforementioned extracurricular activities, gets up and leaves, both the conversation and mood completely flips. Suddenly, all anyone can talk about is what a hoe she is. No word is ever mentioned about the guy in the situation, only the girl’s tight dress and attitude that screams “asking for it.”

The prevalence of chivalry among students today

Molly Stine
Reporter

In medieval times, knights rode around on horses and acted in a way that made every woman swoon. Chivalry was the guide by which these knights lived, but in today’s modern society, many wonder if chivalry is still alive, relevant, and expected in a man’s courtship of a woman.

Immigration reform hits the hill

Juan Pablo Rivera Garza
Blogs Editor

Ever since the devastating electoral results awoke Republicans to their problem connecting with Hispanic voters (Mitt Romney receiving only 27% of the Latino vote), attempts to restart comprehensive Immigration reform has moved to the fore-front. Immigration reform has been a very elusive and difficult issue for legislators, and has a long history of failed pieces of legislation. But the ever increasing number of undocumented workers and the growing Hispanic electorate are sure signs that in the coming year, some form of reform will pass the House and Senate. Here’s what you need to know:

Bussey’s Bomb Squad has high hopes in the gym and at the rink

Katie Kuberra and Cydney Ventura
Reporters

After Bussey’s Bomb Squad’s slow start in the beginning of the year, it seemed as though our school was starting to lose the spirit that it once had in the past. But senior leader, Dan Makela, has decided it is time for a change and has been trying to encourage more people to come to games and participate in supporting sports teams.

AP and honors night offers information on course selection

Emily Brand
News Editor

On Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. the honors and AP night was held at NCHS. This event was started to encourage students and their parents, to come and learn more about the different level courses that the high school has to offer. The night provided the opportunity to meet with honors and AP teachers, learn the course outlines and get specific questions answered from a panel of teachers.