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A Study In Student Leadership: The Council Is In Session
A Study In Student Leadership: The Council Is In Session

In March 2021, NorthStar Academy hosted its second annual Career Fair, which showcased a diverse roster of leaders from a variety of career fields and opportunities. Live session presenters covered topics ranging from film production, to architecture, and even military. The event also included a live panel from the Student Council. While “student leader” may not be a future career path, this student-led session offered a unique view into a leadership opportunity at NSA: proving how leadership can come- and start- from anywhere..

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAApril 2021 Issue, 2020-2021
The Good, the Bad, and the 2020
The Good, the Bad, and the 2020

It’s been a year full of good, bad, and… well… just 2020 in general. Watching the world experience fires, murder hornets, riots, and a world pandemic wasn’t exactly on my bucket list! However, good has come out of this year as well, whether we choose to see it or not. So, just for a moment, let’s not be afraid of our past. Before the ink has dried on our newly written New Year’s resolutions, and before we wave goodbye to this strange year once and for all, let’s take a look at what this year has told us about ourselves. Let’s see what wonderful things God can make out of our poor, sinful, and pandemic-ridden world.

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Popular, 👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAFebruary 2021 Issue, 2020-2021
Mentor Teachers At NSA
Mentor Teachers At NSA

One of the best parts about North Star is the amazing teachers. Their hard work and dedication allow us students to learn and enjoy our classes. NSA has nearly one hundred teachers spread out over nine grades and a wide variety of subjects. While most teachers focus on one or two subjects, like English or science, there is another type of teacher at NSA. Jim Teague is a mentor teacher here at North Star.

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAFebruary 2021 Issue, 2020-2021
A Study In Student Leadership: Serving with Honor
A Study In Student Leadership: Serving with Honor

Leadership can come in a variety of forms. Throughout history, there have been many notable names when it comes to leadership. When you first think of a historical leader, who first comes to mind? Did they work to save lives like Florence Nightingale? Maybe they dreamed about inspiring social change like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. What about President George Washington leading troops to victory and freedom during the Revolutionary War? While it may seem as if a leader needs to have specific qualifications and backgrounds, that is absolutely not the case.

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👤NSA People, 🗣️AdviceEIC NSADecember 2020 Issue, 2020-2021
The Fittest Female at North Star
The Fittest Female at North Star

CrossFit is a well-known fitness program. Many people do it for a variety of reasons, from general fitness to weight-loss to competitions. The CrossFit Games are a major competition among some of the world’s fittest people for the crown of Fittest Male or Female on Earth. These games have age groups, and one of North Star’s own students competes in these high-level contests.

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAOctober Issue, 2020-2021
Athletic Success in an Unconventional School
Athletic Success in an Unconventional School

NorthStar Academy might not have any sports teams, but that doesn’t mean students at NSA do not play sports. In fact, some students at NorthStar are a part of the school because of the sport they play. NorthStar’s courses offer the flexibility and versatility that many students need to complete their schooling while participating in other activities like sports. An example of a student like this is James Albarracin, a sophomore who plays competitive tennis.

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAMay Issue, 2019-2020
The Humorous Happenings of NSA

Students connected on FirstClass for a long time. With Teams, they can still connect. And where there are people, there is humor. NSA is definitely no exception. In this article, we’re going to reveal some of the funny moments and stories, given to us by a number of NSA students. While they probably aren't the funniest, they certainly are funny. So let’s get on with the humor, shall we?

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👤NSA People, 🧑‍🚀NSA CultureEIC NSAMay Issue, 2019-2020
A Life of Pictures
A Life of Pictures

Many cringe away from the grainy awkward pictures of everyday life. Those pictures that were taken with no skill or lighting, only raw reality. Those pictures that capture the truth of a moment. Pictures are not only aesthetic photos with gorgeous lighting and the smooth skin of Photoshop. Some pictures grasp the depth of a situation by keeping the unflattering, the real.

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSA2019-2020, May Issue
Online School as an Only Child
Online School as an Only Child

“Oh you’re so lucky, I wish I was an only child.” Alas, a phrase an only child is so used to hearing. If you read Tirzah Hopkins’ article called “Family First,” and you couldn’t quite relate to living in a family of eleven, this one might just be for you. Online school looks different for everyone, and this is my experience doing online school as an only child.

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSA2019-2020, May Issue
Family First
Family First

We all know that balancing school and family can be hard. It can be especially hard for those of us with many siblings, and for those of us who are used to being a part of the family for most of their day, especially when the siblings are also used to you being a part of their life, all the time.

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👤NSA PeopleEIC NSAMarch Issue, 2019-2020