Sea Lion Mishap
Melanie Battle, Staff Writer
“It was funny,” sophomore Erin McNeil confesses. Recently, there has been a video circulating around social media of a young girl being snatched off a dock by a sea lion. The horrifying event took pl...
June 1, 2017
Podcast Spotlight: Info Wars with Alex Jones
Jacob A. Longoria, Staff Writer
Conspiracy theories for the most part are like the lottery. Most of the time the odds of their truth are slim, but whenever proved, the repercussions of their revelation can be massive. “Info Wars,”...
May 23, 2017
The Trump and Comey Controversy:
Jacob A. Longoria, Staff Writer
Recently this past week, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James Comey, was officially dismissed by President Donald Trump. Reasons for his dismissal according to President Trump have been...
May 23, 2017
A New Event Coming to DC
Arianna Howard, Editor-in-Chief
Since 1999, Baltimore has hosted Otakon – a popular anime convention – but this summer, it is moving to D.C. Described as “… an annual convention to celebrate Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music,...
May 19, 2017
Troubles In Syria
Jacob A. Longoria, Staff Writer
These past few weeks have not been good for the people of Syria. Recently, the Syrian Government launched a series of chemical attacks on its own people, causing widespread chaos, injuries, and death among...
May 18, 2017
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North Point Softball Makes An Impact in 2017
Joey Foote, Staff Writer
North Point Softball came into the 2017 season looking to redeem itself and have a new fresh start. The Eagles had seen some trouble in recent years, but always had talent on the team. This Eagles team...
May 23, 2017
Girls Lacrosse 2017 Season One To Remember
Joey Foote, Staff Writer
Girls Lacrosse looked for a great 2016-2017 season. Led by Seniors Ali Zadeh and Lia Willis, the Eagles were determined to leave their mark this year, and that's exactly what they did. The Eagles finished...
May 16, 2017
Student Athlete Spotlight: Dylan Staudmyer
Alex Huibsch, Editor-In-Chief
Being a student athlete has its pros and cons. For Dylan Staudmyer (17’), sports has been an imperative tool in shaping who he has become both in and out of the classroom. Playing soccer in the fall,...
May 10, 2017
North Point Baseball Finishes A Strong Regular Season
Joey Foote, Staff Writer
North Point Baseball has been very successful over the years. The Eagles have had some tremendous talent come through. North Point has also had some great and very competitive contests against rivals such...
May 10, 2017
Jalen Gibbs North Point All-Met
Joey Foote, Staff Writer
Sometimes you have a lot of struggle to get to the top. You work hard day in and day out doing absolutely everything you can. But that doesn't mean you always will get what you're looking for. However,...
May 1, 2017
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A Closer Look Into Hip-Hop
Melanie Battle, Staff Writer
Have you ever wondered why hip-hop music is so important to the black community? It all started at a little girl’s birthday party on August 11, 1973. The little girl’s brother was in charge of the...
June 1, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Jonathan Salaver, Staff Writer
The American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, is a sequel to the first while again being directed by James Gunn. The Guardians are made up of the same cast members ...
May 23, 2017
Calvin Harris is Rollin
Jonathan Salaver, Staff Writer
Calvin Harris is a Scottish record producer, DJ, singer and songwriter releasing his third single, “Rollin”, off of his next album to be released in June while revealing the intention he has for all...
May 23, 2017
13 Reasons Why This Show Is Dangerous?
Arianna Howard, Editor-in-Chief
After starting out as an award-winning book by Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why has become a groundbreaking Netflix series. Handling the topic of suicide with brutal honesty, the show has both garnered rave rev...
May 17, 2017
The Handmaid’s Tale
Amani Jackson, Staff Writer
The Handmaid’s Tale, a chilling representation of a dystopian world run by men, has been adapted into a series on Hulu. Based off the 1985 Margaret Atwood novel, The Handmaid’s Tale brings the horro...
May 11, 2017
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Destination Imagination
Melanie Battle, Staff Writer
Destination Imagination (DI) is a program for students all across the world. It ranges from elementary school all the way up to high school. According to destinationimagination.org, the mission of DI is,...
June 1, 2017
Summer Summer Time
Melanie Battle, Staff Writer
This summer, there are so many things to do. Here is a list of 20 things that can make the summertime a great time: Apply for a job. Go to the beach and chill or build some sandcastles. Participate in a cha...
June 1, 2017
The Fate of Electronics:
Jacob A. Longoria, Staff Writer
As the 2016-2017 school year draws to a close, many Science, Technology, and Industry - or STIs - programs here at North Point are winding down and packing up for the next year. The Electronics STI however,...
May 23, 2017
Getting Enough Sleep?
Jonathan Salaver, Staff Writer
Varying by age, there is a recommended amount of time one should sleep in order to stay healthy and do well in school. For those of us in high school, as teenagers ages 13 to 18 years old, the recommended...
May 23, 2017
A Rare Talent From an Interesting Student
Dejah Marie, Staff Writer
There are many interesting students that walk the halls of North Point High School, however, you might have noticed someone who stands out. You might have seen him passing by with his knitting equipme...
May 22, 2017
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