Graduates of 2013 participated in a flash mob at the end of their commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. The new graduates, diplomas in hands, lightened the mood by coordinating a dance for their teary-eyed friends and families. The dance was originally choreographed by Senior Class Board members...

The NCHS parking lot has been a topic many of us complain about on a daily basis: "So and So drives too slowly," "that person is a maniac-driver," "why isn't this line moving any faster?" "Why won't that jerk just let someone in for once?" We've all heard or said at least one of these comments, however,...

ISU Financial Planning Forum Set for the 29th ISU President Al Bowman has set a forum to discuss long term finances for the university on  the 29th of January. This forum comes at a time when ISU’s state funding hangs in the balance, as officials look to enact a 4.6% cut to Illinois university and...

As much as we would like to avoid adults in school, there is no denying that any decision made by these (chills) authority figures affects our lives here at NCHS.  The truth of the matter is, the student body has a voice but the administration always has the last say.  It is important to each and every...

For some of us, the end is near. A total of 22 seniors will be graduating on December 21, 2012. "I'm so close, but I still have to get through school," claimed Meredith Brown(12).  "Anyway, I'm so excited to get done soon." However, not all early graduates are making this decision simply to get...