Imagine being a young explorer, sailing across the high seas to a new uncharted territory. This is what the Pilgrims probably felt like when crossing the ocean to America. Their ship, the Mayflower, landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts on November 11, 1620. The first year was long and arduous. However, in 1621 the Pilgrims had their first successful harvest. This is where the story starts.
Read MoreA long time ago, I, the author of this short story, wrote a brief tale known as “Ancient Machines” for an English class at NorthStar. I enjoyed writing it, and received a good grade for my efforts but did not expect it to go anywhere. However, a few weeks later, I was on a call with a few friends. The conversation somehow turned to writing, and I offhandedly mentioned that I’d written a short story called “Ancient Machines” a while prior. My friends eagerly requested I share it with them, which I did, and encouraged me to write a sequel. Therefore, I am here today to do just that. However, had it not been for NorthStar, the entire concept of the story would not have happened. Thus, I must give my wholehearted thanks to the school and its community for its huge hand in the creation of “Ancient Machines”.
Read MoreWhat foods are most commonly associated with Thanksgiving? Perhaps turkey? Mashed potatoes? Or maybe even pie? If you are a NorthStar Academy student, you might associate fried rice with Thanksgiving. NSA students come from all around the world. This means that when it comes to the holidays, in many ways a lot of their celebrations look very similar, but in some ways they may look different.
Read MoreIf you are ready for some puzzling fun, check out the Navigator Crossword Puzzle below, which was created by a member of the Navigator staff.
Read MoreIf you are ready for some puzzling fun, check out the Navigator Search-A-Word here, which was created by a member of the Navigator staff.
Read MoreHere at the Navigator, staff members can hold many student positions in addition to being a writer. One set of these positions is the publication team consisting of the editor-in-chief, the assistant editor-in-chief, and the PR representative. These positions are not really known to anyone outside the Navigator, so this article is here to change that. Come aboard today and learn about each of the publication team’s positions.
Read MoreFall is the season of thankfulness, and with the abundant blessings God gives us throughout the year, it is an excellent time to take a moment and recognize what we are thankful for and how He has worked in our lives.
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