February 2023 Publication — Explore

The Melody of the Mind

I’m sure that anyone reading this has, at some point in their lives, been trying to study and had trouble trying to focus. If this happened to you, I’m sure you were told, or maybe you found out on your own, that music helps people focus. I’d even be willing to bet that you were told classical music helps make you smarter while studying, but how much of this is true? Why does music help us when we study? Are certain types of music better or more helpful to people who are studying? Let’s make a deal: you keep reading, and I’ll answer all those questions above.

🔎Informational, 🧑‍🚀NSA CultureEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

Spreading the Good News - Part 1

NorthStar Academy is a Christian school. But, what exactly does it mean to be a Christian? Some treat Christianity, and perhaps religion in general, as just another aspect of one’s identity. I’m a daughter, a singer, a writer, and a Christian. But, allow me to challenge that prospect.

✝️Spiritual LifeEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

Love Hurts: Part 2 of "What is Love?"

After an extra few responses to this year’s valentine’s day advice article, here is part two, specially for you.

Popular, 🗣️Advice, 🗓️SeasonalEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

A Must-Take: Dual Credit Classes

As NSA students are well aware, NorthStar offers a plethora of classes to choose from. Take Astronomy, Wisdom Literature, and Photography, for starters. What most NSA high school students aren’t familiar with, though, are the dual credit (DC) classes made possible through NSA’s partnership with Colorado Christian University, or CCU. I intend to lay out what you need to know about the dual credit program and why you should take an interest in it. Dual credit has been nothing short of a lifesaver for me, and I hope it will be greatly beneficial for you too!

📓Class SpotlightsEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

What Does it Take to Maintain a Vehicle?

I know what you’re thinking: “He ain’t a mechanic, why should I listen to him?” You’re right; you shouldn’t. I’m merely a student journalist trying to graduate with minimal brain damage. However, just recently, I bought myself a car. And I learned many things the hard way, which prompted months of research. One thing to mention is that we will be focusing solely on gasoline powered cars here.

Popular, 🔎Informational, 🗣️AdviceEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

Spreading the Good News - Part 2

So, how do we share our faith? Let’s look to Jesus for the best example of how to share Christianity with others. That seems like a good starting place! So, what WOULD Jesus do? What did Jesus START with?

✝️Spiritual LifeEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

What is Love?

*Advice and suggestions should be taken with a grain of salt and the Navigator is not liable for any personal negative consequences that may result from following our advice.

When it comes to matters of the heart, anything and everything can easily become difficult. Within a moment, you could either feel like fainting or running into someone’s arms… that is if you’re an 18th-century romantic. Nonetheless, our relationship/dating world is just becoming more and more complicated. It’s often hard to know what to do. Below is the second edition of the Navigator’s top relationship advice!

Popular, 🗣️Advice, 🗓️SeasonalEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

Depression in EHC

August 15th was the day when a fundamental change occurred in Afghanistan. A certain class of people conceives it as a day of independence, whereas another explains it as a day of destruction. To make things clearer, it is the point of view that matters. And it is the point of view of a specific person or group of people that will be investigated in this piece of investigative journalism. After the drastic change that shook a country to its core, many incidents and experiences supervened. The ordeal of an individual will be shared in this article.

👤NSA People, 🔎InformationalEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

Snapping Memories for the Snapshot Project

You have likely recently seen references to the Snapshot Project all over the NSA campus. However, how much do you really know about the Snapshot Project? Read this article to find out what the Snapshot Project is all about! You will also learn important Snapshot Project information not offered elsewhere and important photography tips.

🎉NSA EventsEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication

A New Era of Teams

In August of 2022, NSA changed the structure of Teams. In the months since, a couple of students have cried tears of outrage at the changes. For some, you might be wondering why Teams was changed at all. And, of course, there are probably some of you who are completely unfazed. Nonetheless, there’s a bit that can be said about the situation.

Popular, 🔎Informational, 🧑‍🚀NSA CultureEIC NSAFebruary 10, 20232022-2023, February 2023 Publication