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  • Congratulations to “Murder on the Nile” for ranking first place in every category in the Seattle Repertory Theatre’s adjudication program!
  • Congratulations to 2019 Inglemoor graduate Nathan Loutsis for being elected to the Kenmore City Council!
  • Support the Red Cross blood drive in the gym on Dec. 1!
  • Support the food drive Nov. 20 through Dec. 1! Drop off items in the ASB room.
  • Congratulations to all our National Merit semi-finalists!
The student news site of Inglemoor High School

Nordic News
The student news site of Inglemoor High School

Nordic News
Minita Layal

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief

Senior Minita Layal is the Web-Editor in Chief of Nordic News for the 2020-2021 school year. Her goal is to continue providing the student body and community with relevant, impactful and informational content. She is also excited to expand the website to keep the community informed. Outside of Nordic, you can find her as a full IB student or reading any number of books. Her interests include creative writing, history, and political science

All content by Minita Layal
After a crazy couple of years, seniors share their favorite memories from high school.

Senior memories

Minita Layal and Mia Tavares
Jun 15, 2021
After an eventful couple of years on Nordic, seniors Margaret He, Rory Knettles and Minita Layal say their final goodbyes. 

Editor goodbyes

Margaret He, Rory Knettles, and Minita Layal
Jun 12, 2021
Senior Ian Geddes faces off against his opponent during a Double Duel against North Creek and Woodinville on April 27th. Photo courtesy of Caden Whitmire.

Wrestling team culture remains strong despite COVID-19 restrictions

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 28, 2021
On March 15th, it was announced that IB exams will be cancelled for the May 2021 testing season and AP exams will be taken online. Art by Kath Shelden.

Point/Counterpoint: Should Inglemoor have made in-person IB and AP testing mandatory this year?

Minita Layal and Kath Shelden
Mar 16, 2021
This year marks the anniversary of half a century of Nordic News. Follow the papers evolution from its start, in 1971, to the current age through the eyes of its staff members, both present and past. Art by Minita Layal.

Nordic celebrates 50 years

Margaret He, Rory Knettles, Minita Layal, and Gloria Shen
Feb 19, 2021
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise, the US goal of vaccinating 20 million people by the end of 2020 fell short, with only 11.1 million people vaccinated as of Jan.15. Art by Minita Layal.

As COVID-19 numbers rise, vaccine rollout falters

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Jan 16, 2021
On Jan. 13, power outages across the state caused more than 10 million gallons of wastewater to flow into Lake Washington and the Puget Sound.

King County Council funds anti-racist programs in 2021-2022 biennial budget

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Dec 12, 2020
Short and inspirational reads for quarantine

Short and inspirational reads for quarantine

Kath Shelden and Minita Layal
Nov 13, 2020
Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court on Oct. 26, highlighting the sharp divide in the Senate. Art by Minita Layal.

Barrett’s confirmation shows sharp division in Congress

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Oct 31, 2020
Cancel culture perpetuates both hostility and accountability within the digital world. Art by Sofia Leotta.

Point/Counterpoint: Cancel Culture

Sofia Leotta and Minita Layal
Oct 8, 2020
The economic cost of COVID-19. Art by Minita Layal

The economic cost of COVID-19

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2020
Romantic Reads for Quarantine

Romantic Reads for Quarantine

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 28, 2020
President Biden has signed several executive orders since taking office on Jan. 20, promising change to a nation crippled by a deadly pandemic and an economic recession.

Democratic primary results show Biden in the lead

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Apr 2, 2020
Senate Bill 5038, which if passed, will prohibit people from carrying weapons while attending a demonstration, was approved by a state Senate committee on Jan. 28.

Mental Competency Bill Proposed in Senate

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 31, 2020
Seattle Space Needle; local news graphic to be used for local news. Art by Aditi Jain

KCLS updates printing policy

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Mar 29, 2020
Point/Counterpoint: college phone tracking graphic for web. Art by Priya Annapureddy and

Point/Counterpoint: college phone tracking

Priya Annapureddy and Minita Layal
Feb 7, 2020
Tidbits and plaudits: November

Tidbits and plaudits: November

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 22, 2019
Feature: Face in the crowd

Feature: Face in the crowd

Sonya Sheptunov and Minita Layal
Nov 22, 2019
Students stand ready to participate in a self-defense class conducted afterschool. Photo by Minita Layal

[Photo] Students learn to defend themselves

Nov 22, 2019
Naima Scharl, playing the role of one of the witches, types away on her typewriter.

Valhalla Players take center stage in Macbeth

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 14, 2019
Freshmen comment on the adjustment to high school

Freshmen comment on the adjustment to high school

Minita Layal and Gabe Kramer
Oct 25, 2019
New teachers, new faces

New teachers, new faces

Minita Layal, Cathy Zhao , and Divya Akkiraju
Oct 25, 2019
DIY Prom: Cheeky Style

DIY Prom: Cheeky Style

Rachel Lawson and Minita Layal
May 18, 2019
For a lot of students, it is difficult for them to stay in touch with their cultural background and where they come from. So what does it mean to embrace ones identity?

Embracing Identities

Aditi Jain and Minita Layal
Apr 13, 2019
Quentin Moore jumps over another player at the 2018 homecoming game against North Creek. Moore described this moment as “his favorite highlight of the season.”

Athlete features

Caden Frank and Minita Layal
Mar 7, 2019
Sophomore Daisy Held and junior Sam Trott link arms in full costume as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. William Darcy, respectively.

“Pride and Prejudice” comes to the Little Theater

Jan 17, 2019
General manager Michele Bergley stands in front of the new chip racks in the back of the cafeteria room.

Lunch staff introduces new key members

Minita Layal and Monserrat Villaseñor
Jan 2, 2019

New concert hall coming soon

Minita Layal, Web-Editor-in-Chief
Nov 25, 2018
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