Category: February 2024 Issue
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Pet of the month February ’24
By Madison Norwood, Kaitlyn Gray Staff Writers This is Ringo, North Eugene senior Penelope Lane’s senior dog. Penelope describes Ringo as stinky and lazy. Ringo’s favorite toy is a little lamb he has torn up badly. She also says “he gets scared of his own farts, he’s really sleepy, he’s stubborn, and he…
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Celebrating Black artistry
By Tomas Parzuchowski Music Columnist Far too often, the talents and innovations of people of color are overlooked and underappreciated in a mainstream setting. Similarly, it is unfortunate that when these talents are appreciated, they are seen as outliers or exceptions, and their significance is only highlighted during a designated period of time such…
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Paige’s Pages
By Paige Eckley Managing Editor A Brief Background: Toni Morrison, born Chloe Ardelia Wofford, was an American novelist and professor from Lorain, Ohio. Born February 18, 1931 to a working class African American family, her childhood was saturated in racial awareness and religion. Her father, George Wofford, witnessed a lynching when he was young,…
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Cupid isn’t stupid
Is Cupid stupid? North Eugene High School doesn’t think so. When February 14th rolls around, many say, “Again?!” and disregard it as a “Hallmark holiday” because they don’t know the history, while others use it as a chance to make homemade valentines and appreciate who they love, whether it’s a partner, friends, or family. A…
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15th Night Infographic
By Ellora Keizer Comic and Visual Artist
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Math February ’24
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How to enchant your Valentine
By Mak Sims Staff Writer Are you planning on asking out a special someone? Or a sweet Valentine’s party celebrating the love of friendships? Even a brunch spent with your entire family, a tradition twenty-four years in the making? Here are five Spots in the Eugene-Springfield area to spend a wonderful day with the…
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What’s new with IB?
By Mason Tyler Staff Writer In 2024, North Eugene High School rose to be the 12th highest-ranked school in Oregon. The International Baccalaureate program, also known as IB, is a big part of that ranking. But what exactly is the IB program? For students at North, the IB program is a way to learn.…
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RSD: What is it?
By Hallie Christiansen Staff Writer According to the CDC, there is an estimated 6.8% or 6 million children aged 3-17 in America are diagnosed with ADHD. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s important to look into how this can impact those 6 million of us kids. Researchers have found a connection between ADHD…
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A multitude of crises
By LilyAnn Haight Editor-in-Chief Now more than ever, American high school students have a lot working against them. The political landscape is extremely divided, fentanyl overdoses are more common, the anxiety rate is rising, and social media is increasingly addictive and harmful to mental health. Many of these problems came to light during and…