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Summer School Back in Session; Sign-Ups Begin Next Week
June 13, 2019
Oxirydiana Salas-Carmona, Staff Writer
Many students believe that doing not so hot in a class is the end of the world and can never be fixed, but Norristown Area High School will be providing a second chance for those...
The Rise of Fandom in 2019
June 11, 2019
Two Wingspan writers take on aspects of "fan culture" in 2019, clarifying terms like 'K-Pop' and 'fanfiction' to the noob Wingspan readers.
Disney Classic ‘Aladdin’ Brings Magic to Threaters in Live Action
June 7, 2019
Duyen To and Christina Wong
Associate Editors Christina Wong and Duyen To went to see the new live action "Aladdin" last weekend. In a conversational review, each writer shares her thoughts on the film. Duyen:...
Teachers Further their Careers Taking After-School Classes
May 31, 2019
Gabrielle DeFrangesco, Editor-in-Chief
It’s 8th period. The clock is ticking down to the last minute, and all you can think about is getting on that yellow bus. All you want to do is go home, but you may not realize...
Trump’s Twitter Propaganda Threatens Muslim Community
May 24, 2019
Mathya Clay, Copy Editor
President Donald Trump responded to comments made by Michigan Representative Ilhan Omar about Islamophobia with a video on his official Twitter account. I won’t show the video, but...

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Seniors to Blast to the Past in First NAHS ‘Senior Walk’

Jew'lea Israel, Staff Reporter

June 7, 2019 • No Comments

The Senior Walk is an event made to remember your past achievements and how far you’ve come. It’s an emotional time when you realize your finally done with school and all that hard work just so you could graduate. “That’s...

Seniors Light Up ‘Chataeu’ at ’19 NAHS Prom

Jon'nette Kidd, Copy Editor

May 22, 2019 • No Comments

Norristown school-sanctioned dances are always fun and full of high energy, but this was absolutely killer. Dance battles broke out and there was something primal in the air as each song reverberated through your bones. This...

UNIDAD Scores Again in Spring Soccer Tournament

Maria Gonzalez-Ortiz, Staff Writer

May 10, 2019 • No Comments

The annual UNIDAD soccer tournament kicked off last Friday, May 3. The event was hosted by the UNIDAD club members with huge help from its sponsor Jennifer Shahin, French teacher at NAHS. Unlike in previous years, the money...

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Features

Teachers Further their Careers Taking After-School Classes

Gabrielle DeFrangesco, Editor-in-Chief

May 31, 2019 • No Comments

It’s 8th period. The clock is ticking down to the last minute, and all you can think about is getting on that yellow bus. All you want to do is go home, but you may not realize that your...

When Philadelphia ‘Bombed Itself:’ A Brief History

May 27, 2019

Spring Allergies: What’s the Buzz?

May 1, 2019

NAHS ‘Good Citizen’ Sanchez Unfolds Success Story

April 3, 2019

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Opinion and Editorials

In Defense of Subtitles

Jaylen Young, Staff Writer

June 13, 2019 • No Comments

Have you watched a YouTube video or episode of your favorite show with subtitles or closed captions at least once? Maybe it’s to watch sports and reading the scores of previous games, or watching...

Trump’s Twitter Propaganda Threatens Muslim Community

May 24, 2019

My Hijab is my Right: Expanding the Conversation about ‘Consent’

May 6, 2019

Get Educated about Sexual Assault to Help Break Silence

May 6, 2019

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Sports

‘Play Like a Town Girl’ Hopes to Unite and Empower Female NASD Athletes

Christina Wong, Associate Editor

May 29, 2019

This Friday, May 31st, NAHS will host its first “Play Like a Town Girl” event. It will unite female middle school athletes with female high school athletes for a day of...