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On Wednesday, Jan. 8, NKC Schools student Ryker Nakahodo begins to shovel his driveway by throwing it atop a pile. He did all this in the hope that shoveling snow would earn some money. He also didn't want to change into winter gear because wanted to get out there and do a quick job. “Because I don't want my Mom to slip and die in the car or Silva [our neighbor]," Nakahodo said.
Winter Storm Blair sends students home for record week
NorthmenNews staff January 10, 2025

As the town lay under a blanket of snow for an entire week, everyday routines transformed into wintry adventures filled with unexpected joys. Snow days can be fun but can...

Students dive into history with “Salt to the Sea.” Alik, a member of the freshmen book club, shared, “this book really makes you feel the weight of history and the power of survival stories.” The club meets weekly to discuss themes of resilience and humanity in literature.
Reading in Book Clubs
William Sprouse, Journalism 1 Photographer • December 19, 2024

Kimmy Ferman and Star Granado rip crab to make crab rangoons.
International Foods Cooks
December 19, 2024
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Spring Sports Preseason
Spring Sports Preseason
Lili Everley, Managing Editor • January 28, 2025

As the weather begins to warm up in late February, the spring sports season will begin as well. However, for athletes who intend to join a sport in the spring, preseason workouts...

WHO ARE YOU GUARDING Senior Corbin Allen does a layup after passing by the North Kansas City defender Friday, Jan. 10. The Northmen defeated the Hornets 74-65 in the district game.
Northmen defeat Hornets
January 12, 2025
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Language Without Words: Exploring Oak Park’s ASL Club
Khadija Abukar, Journalism 1 reporter • December 18, 2024

At Oak Park High School, communication barriers are being torn down as students come together in the newly formed American Sign Language Club. This student-led initiative,...

Welcome to the Workforce
Welcome to the Workforce
December 18, 2024
Teachers Don’t Live Here?
December 16, 2024
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Headrush Review: Winter Menu
Headrush Review: Winter Menu
Lili Everley, Managing editor • February 7, 2025

Winter: Cold, dark, bitter. However, a warm sweet side of the winter is Headrush Roasters winter menu items! I have tried a few of these winter wonderland type beverages,...

Breaking Down "A Complete Unknown"
Breaking Down “A Complete Unknown”
Jacob Eischen, Editor-In-Chief • January 30, 2025
Photo courtesy of shutterstock.com.
Bela’s Movie Blog: A Guide to the Oscars 2025
Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief • February 7, 2025

Awards season is an interesting time for movie enjoyers. Taking place during one of the most holiday-dry periods of the year, many look forward to a little celebration of...

Breaking Down "A Complete Unknown"
Breaking Down “A Complete Unknown”
Jacob Eischen, Editor-In-Chief • January 30, 2025
"Nosferatu" (2024) poster courtesy of IMDb.
Bela’s Movie Blog: ‘Nosferatu’
Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief • January 29, 2025
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Cars Can Be Art
Cars Can Be Art
Cruz Martinez, Journalism 1 Photographer • December 19, 2024

FOCUSED. Senior Jimmy Cantrell focuses on the screen making any adjustments to beat and making sure the flow is smooth for the person in the booth to rap. On Thursday, Oct. 10, he started making this beat using the keyboard to come up with beat and flow to it. “When I am having trouble thinking of an idea for a song or a beat, I just mess around not trying to go for anything just see what I can make and try and build from it improving it little by little but what really helps is having at least one person hear to give me their input in making the beat,” Cantrell said.
Mixing Music from Home
Adrian Medina, Journalism 1 Photographer • December 17, 2024
INDIVIDUAL WORK
Some students choose to work on individual projects separate from what’s new in the club. Senior Ginger Whipple paints an idea they had in mind with a standard watercolor palette.
Art Club meets to create
Stellah Meadows, Journalism 1 Photographer • November 23, 2024
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