The average high school student is often burdened with a plethora of stresses that can take a heavy toll on their mental and physical health. Self-care routines, which exist in a variety of forms, are...

Shoreline Kitanda Espresso and Acai Our first stop is Shoreline’s Kitanda Espresso and Acai, a popular Brazilian chain cafe. Though this cafe specializes in acai bowls, breads, sweets and drinks,...

Record of the year: The Heart Part 5 The single preceding Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, “The Heart Part 5,”  is a production gold mine. It draws inspiration from both the...

A teenager’s highschool years are a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, often defined by music, and the music platform Spotify analyzes listeners’ data for a comprehensive yearly reflection. As...

With the holidays approaching, presents are on the minds of many, including our teachers. We’ve interviewed four wonderful teachers who have shared their dream holiday gifts. Sean Burrus If IB...

Irish dance Sophomore Kaylie Fordham (she/her) has been Irish dancing for 13 years. Fordham said the Irish dancing community is strong, and it makes her feel more connected to her heritage and her Irish...

Monaghan IB history teacher Amy Monaghan (she/her) never disappoints with her simple yet classic outfits paired with distinctive silver jewelry. Monaghan’s top two brands are J. Crew and Madewell, but...

As the area’s population grows, hip coffee shops are sure to follow. Two of our Nordic News reporters visited three recently established and trendy cafés on a wonderfully rainy day to check out the...

The DECA store: a lively joint filled with a wide variety of drinks, snacks and merchandise. From cafe classics to less conventional drinks, the store has an impressive array. We sampled a few of their...

For many seniors, lunch is a sacred opportunity to cram into a car, speed off campus and search for munchies at beloved local restaurants and convenience stores in the area. Senior Roan Howard (he/him)...

Typically, Nordic student reporters take all of the photos included in the newspaper. However, for the senior issue we want- ed to see the school through the photographic lens of non-reporters. We chose...

Crushes: Who? Liked who? When? Amy O’Connell Alex Dixon 6th-7th grade Finn Meyer Emerson Ellis 10th grade-present Drew Suarez Rachel...