Category: December 2023 Issue
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Sources of Strength at North
By Hallie Christianson Staff Writer Many have asked about our school’s club, Sources of Strength. Sources of Strength is a suicide-prevention club that aims to help kids form connections with other students and adult advisors. This club is like that of the National Honor Society, meaning that it’s not confined to our school and…
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The year in music: Five significant albums
By Tomas Parzuchowski Music Columnist (Album 1) – [Softscars by Yeule] – |Genre: Alternative| – {Runtime: 40 min} Softscars, by Singaporean musician Yeule is one of the most unique and sonically compelling albums of the year. This record, Yeule’s third studio album, is a grand combination of the shoegaze and glitch pop genres.…
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Paige’s Pages December ’23
THRILLER: Dreamcatcher, Stephen King Content Warnings: Graphic Violence/ Death, Bullying, Loss of Autonomy, (Mass) Contagion Having written dozens of bestselling books, horror and thriller novelist Stephen King has had more than his fair share of success. However, the almost 700-page work Dreamcatcher is one that tends to fly under the radar, through no fault of…
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Movie recommendations for your holiday break
By Beckett Austin Head of Writing Department Welcome back Highlanders! Hopefully, you had a lovely Thanksgiving break and are ready for new movie recommendations to make your winter break magical. Little Women (2019) The first movie does not center around any specific winter holiday but still has the overarching feelings a holiday movie…
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Maraca Monkey December ’23
By Marco Madigan
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Math December ’23
By Ellora Keizer
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Crucible takes the (new) stage
By Beckett Austin Head of Writing Department North Eugene’s theater department has been working hard on their newest production, The Crucible. Written by Arthur Miller and directed by Aaron Thomas, it depicts a fictionalized story of the Salem Witch Trials that happened in Massachusetts Bay from 1692 to 1693. It tells the story of…
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Music: Distraction or tool?
By Madison Norwood Staff Writer Music has always played a significant role in people’s lives. Nowadays, teenagers tend to immerse themselves in their worlds through their headphones. Multiple people can be looking at the same scene, but each may have a completely different perspective, depending on the song they are listening to. I often…
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North family Christmas traditions
By Mason Tyler Staff Writer As the holiday season approaches, communities come alive with vibrant displays of holiday customs and traditions that make this time of year special. Beyond the familiar sights and tasty delights, each family and culture has a unique story about its distinctive holiday practices, from centuries-old stories passed down through…
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AI at North
By LilyAnn Haight Editor-in-Chief Upon entering Chat-GPT’s website, users are greeted with a page featuring login credentials on the right, coupled with illustrative examples of the software’s capabilities. Browsing through these examples one at a time, OpenAI’s tool proudly showcases its knack for crafting a thank-you note to an interviewer, planning a trip to…