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How to register to vote in this and future general elections

How to register to vote in this and future general elections

Jimmy Ta, Staffer September 11, 2024

As the state gears up for the upcoming general elections, some seniors haven’t registered yet and the deadline comes next month on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for online, by mail, and in-person registration. This...

Some help each other.

Seniors paint new spaces in south lot

NorthmenNews staff August 21, 2024

This fall, the senior parking spaces moved from the east parking lot to the east side of the south parking lot. On Monday morning, several seniors started their painting.

Students Enjoy Solar Eclipse

Students Enjoy Solar Eclipse

Emma Huffman, photographer April 8, 2024

Sonido Latin Entertainment Comes to Kansas City

Sonido Latin Entertainment Comes to Kansas City

Alicia Porraz, Photographer March 21, 2024

Many people were excited about a new event because it was the first-ever, Latin-related event Gladstone, Mo., ever hosted. Many Latin Americans from the Kansas City metro area gathered for this event....

Students and Spectators Lockdown, Evacuate Following Shooting at NKCHS 

Ben Place, Copy Editor March 2, 2024

UPDATE 3-4-24 9:55 AM In an update on Sunday, NKC police confirmed that the two victims, one a juvenile NKCHS student and the other an adult, both sustained serious injuries in the shooting, but are...

Upcoming Art Show Preparations Underway

Upcoming Art Show Preparations Underway

Kamila McCall, writer February 12, 2024

When flowers start growing on the trees, it is spring. And spring just happens to be the same season the art show is being held currently undergoing preparations. “I'm really looking forward to showcasing...

Students Run Their Own Coffee Business

Students Run Their Own Coffee Business

Jacob Eischen, Design Editor February 2, 2024

Nestled into the corner of the Clemens Learning Center is a bustling small business; the employees are only 17 or 18 years old. What may sound like an impending disaster to some is actually a student-run...

Leaks and other troubles delay flights

Kamila McCall, writer January 20, 2024

On Sunday, Jan. 14, the Kansas City International Airport experienced a pipe leakage due to extreme weather conditions. Junior David Austin who had travelled out of state was impacted by this occurrence. “I...

"The best part of the parade is getting off the float and high-fiving all the kids," said junior Donald Duplass. "It’s the best part because it makes the kids excited, it seems that we really make an impact on them and I love seeing that. 
"The football game, I enjoy seeing all the people there and as well as getting the opportunity to play and then seeing my friends and family afterwards supporting me always makes my night.
"Homecoming night. homecoming is always just exciting seeing everyone of my friends all in the same place and all hyping each other while all dressed up. It's fun going all out for one night every once and awhile."

Voices from Homecoming

Journalism 1 reporters September 20, 2023

It was an early fall Homecoming last week for the Northmen. Let's hear what a few have to say: “A memory from this assembly that would stick with me would probably be the crowning of the Homecoming...

Homecoming is Upon Us

Jacob Eischen, Design Editor September 10, 2023

Homecoming is finally upon us and there is a week full of festivities to celebrate! Here's what to expect: The week of Monday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 15 is spirit week. Each day encourages students...

Balloon incites fear

Balloon incites fear

Kamila McCall, Journalism 1 reporter April 26, 2023

Was it really just a white balloon in the sky or does it have more meaning than that? The Chinese spy balloon was spotted in the U.S. airspace on Jan. 28. President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. Air Force...

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