Throughout the pandemic, with its on and off quarantines, over 50% of NHS students say they felt idle because their public appearances were short or nonexistent.  Some students questioned if they should...

Muscle cars, vans and trucks are just a few of the various vehicles you may come across while driving around the NHS parking lot. In Kansas, teens are allowed to start driving alone to school at age 16,...

In early March, the U.N. Entity for Gender Equality released a study that showed a striking 97% of women in the United Kingdom from ages 18-24 have been victims of sexual harassment, according to Distractify....

On the morning of Apr. 7, NHS opened its doors to a handful of eager 16-year-olds and older, excited to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Administration chose to host a vaccination clinic...

In early April, the NHS auditorium underwent large renovations, the most visible change being that the chairs were completely removed from the room. According to USD 373 district maintenance director Chris...

In December of 2020, the two-dose Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 was introduced. The vaccine was originally authorized only for people who work in healthcare and people who are 65 years of age or older according...

Due to the ongoing pandemic, college visits for high school students have taken a direct hit. Some universities have decided to take extra precautions while allowing students on campus for tours, however,...

“How many of you think that the majority of high schoolers are drinking alcohol?” This was the question that opened conversation between members of Mirror’s high school STAND program and 181 eighth...

When it comes to student’s sleep schedules, the green and fully remote learning modes are at odds. Many student’s grades have been low which is evident in their assignments, and green mode has made...

As of 2020, the approximate cost of each Advanced Placement (AP) test was $94, and is said to increase by $1 or $2 each year, according to prepscholar. This puts low-income students at a disadvantage compared...

In 1971, the U.S. Constitution was changed, lowering the legal voting age from 21 to 18 for federal elections. Since 2013, U.S. cities have pushed to lower the voting age once again.  Takoma Park,...

As students and staff reflect on their lives over a year ago, before the pandemic, NHS custodians reflect on how their daily lives and jobs have changed completely in just a short twelve months. While...