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On the phone with his mom, junior Olin Spencer shares the good news.

KC Scholars surprises students with scholarships

NorthmenNews staff April 28, 2023

Oak Park students were surprised with life-changing news today. The KC Scholars program presented several scholarships. KC Scholars promotes college and career training for metro residents through a...

Preparing for College as a Disabled Individual

Tatem Petet, Copy Editor March 31, 2023

Preparing for college is a stressful experience for everyone, but when you are disabled there are many more elements to juggle.  A huge stressor for any potential college student is funding their degree....

Junior Brynlee Tucker at Chiefs stadium.

Reflections of a Chiefs Super Fan

Brynlee Tucker, Photographer March 31, 2023

I consider myself a Kansas City Chiefs fanatic. My football season starts in about mid-July, when training camp kicks off. This past season I attended five days of training camp allowing me to create endless...

Women are more likely than men to suffer these sports-related injuries.

Gender Gap in Sports Injuries

Lili Everley, writer March 26, 2023

An ACL tear can be a devastating injury to any athlete, taking them out of competition for upwards of 12 months. However the prevalence of this injury is somewhat overlooked, especially to female athletes...

Rochel Daniels, EdD., high fives students. She will be the next superintendent of NKC Schools.

Chief of Staff Selected

Jacob Eischen, writer March 17, 2023

The NKCSD board has officially selected the next superintendent. Starting July 1, Rochel Daniels, Ed.D. will take on the role of chief of staff, shadowing the current superintendent, Dan Clemens, Ed.D.,...

Future Freshmen tour activities and academics

Future Freshmen tour activities and academics

NorthmenNews staff March 9, 2023

Antioch Spartans took a spin through the halls and gyms of Oak Park on Wednesday, March 8, during the annual Future Freshman Night.

Oak Park Aux Gym waits for juniors testing for the ACT on Tuesday, March 7.

Too Much Gold

Rachel Prate, writer/photographer March 7, 2023

The one event everyone dreads going into their junior year is the ACT. It’s a test that at first, no one looks forward to. Second, it creates anxiety and stress to earn a high score. And third, it’s...

Take a Look into these Off-Campus Programs

Take a Look into these Off-Campus Programs

Lily House, writer March 6, 2023

With the new school year coming up, students have the option to apply to an off-campus program. Among the programs offered, include NCC, Northland Career Center; MCC, Metropolitan Community College; and NCAPS,...

Welcome to the newest addition to the NorthmenNews family

Welcome to the newest addition to the NorthmenNews family

December 14, 2022

In the fall of 2022, NorthmenNews staff chose to add a Literary Magazine section to the NorthmenNews.com website. Students, any student, may scan a QR code and submit creative efforts like poetry, art,...

Cross country: Why You Should Join It

Cross country: Why You Should Join It

Kamila McCall, Journalism 1 reporter November 21, 2022

Come as you are. Levels, shoes, clothes – just run. “Cross country is a sport for vulnerability levels, there are no cuts,” said coach Matthew Sulzen. Cross country is an accepting sport....

Americas Response to The St. Louis School Shooting is Concerning

America’s Response to The St. Louis School Shooting is Concerning

Jacob Eischen, writer November 17, 2022

The recent school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, in St. Louis, is a great example of how desensitized Americans have become to gun violence. Monday, Oct. 24, a graduate...

Maxwell Alejandro Frost, https://www.frostforcongress.com/media

First Member of Generation Z Elected To Congress

November 10, 2022

Maxwell Frost, the Democratic candidate in Florida’s 10th Congressional District, became the first member of generation Z to be elected to Congress. At 25 years old, Frost brings age diversity to a Congress...

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