The 2020 Global Coronavirus Outbreak
Selena Kooy-Bernal, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
As 2020 just began only a few months ago, we now have entered a state where the entire world is concerned about another outbreak. The coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China and has spread to countries...
Reducing North Point High School’s Carbon Footprint
Selena Kooy-Bernal, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Have you heard a student ever talk about their school’s carbon footprint? Have they spoken about a school going green? This topic seems to be something looked past by the average student. Today, being...
Remembering Bradley Alan Brown – April 27, 2002 – February 18, 2020
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
A tragedy struck the North Point community when learning that a student, Bradley Alan Brown, a 17- year-old senior, was shot and killed in his driveway in Bryans Road, Maryland on February 18, 2020. This...
Spotlight: Coach Jimmy Ball’s Coaching Career
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Coach Jimmy Ball has coached and taught here at North Point since the school first opened in 2005. He has also coached at Westlake for 11 years. He recently celebrated his 350th game win and winning...
Cyber Bullying: How Technology Has Changed the Anti-Bullying Strategy
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
We all know that bullying is a serious problem nation-wide and has been exposed to the affects it has on students, parents and teachers. But do we fully understand cyberbullying and how technology and...
Jenna Middleton, Staff Writer
June 13, 2019
As the seniors last days of high school come to an end, we want to know how the staff has helped them get to where they are today. Many students feel grateful for all the opportunities and support given...
Selena Kooy-Bernal, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
There was more than 15 million acres of land burned due to the large fires in Australia. For comparison, it’s about seven times the amount of the 2019...
Selena Kooy-Bernal, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
The Kincade wildfire currently in Sonoma County, California started northeast of Geyserville at 9:24 P.M. on October 23, 2019. 76,825 acres of land have...
Jenna Middleton, Staff Writer
June 13, 2019
The Notre Dame Cathedral has been standing in Paris since it first opened in 1345, attracting nearly 14 million visitors per year. On April 15th, the world...
Melanie Battle, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2018
President Donald Trump has yet again dis-invited another professional sports team from visiting the White House. It has been customary for championship...
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
Night to Shine gives people with special needs, ages 14 and older, an amazing prom night which is an experience they will never forget. This event was hosted by 721 churches around the world with the help...
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
“I don’t know where I would be if I wasn’t here,” says Christopher Brent Wood better known as Brent Faiyaz, a 24-year-old singer, songwriter from right here in Maryland. If you still don’t know,...
Sarina Garity, Staff Writer
June 13, 2019
Game of Thrones is a popular show. It’s one of the most popular shows in history, but the new season just came out, and I am here to give my opinion on it. Those of you who haven’t seen Game of...
Sarina Garity, Staff Writer
June 12, 2019
It’s hard to find good books these days when every good review you hear is usually sponsored. But there is a good handful of books that are better than gold. I, being a helpful student of North Point...
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
I got the opportunity to interview Derrick Hollie who is a junior at North Point High School and a part of the 2019-2020 track and field team. What are some of yours and your team’s achievements throughout...
Selena Kooy-Bernal, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
The Cosmetology program is beneficial to students who wish to pursue a career in fashion, makeup, hair styling, modeling, and more. Jamila Madison is a sophomore currently enrolled in the Cosmetology...
Kyla Mitchell, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
After recently revealing my interest in film making and screenwriting, it was time for me to go ‘live the dream’. Or at the very least, dip my toe in the water at the New York Film Academy’s Two-Day...
Selena Kooy-Bernal, Staff Writer
May 12, 2020
As 10th grade Career Technology Education enrolled students have experienced their program for almost two months, they have started to form an opinion about their programs. Students have made comments...