Opinion

Dec 22, 20212 min read

Northern's Christmas Tree Traditions

I would first like to start off with thanking everyone who took the survey the counselors posted on their Schoology pages. I’m thrilled...

Nov 1, 20213 min read

How Should Dogs Wear Pants: An Old Trend Resurfaces

By Olivia Gelbaugh While the great debate of how dogs should wear pants seemed to be a thing of the past, the question was never fully...

Jun 4, 20213 min read

Navigating the College Application Process

Applying to college is a stressful and important process for rising seniors, but can be made less stressful through various tips.

Jun 4, 20212 min read

SATs/ACTs Are Over. What Next?

Junior, Jenna Clark, offers advice to students who have taken the SAT or ACT and are unsure of what to do now.

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Teachers Offer Their Thoughts on Learning Amid COVID

Teachers have been heavily impacted by the pandemic throughout the last year, so it important to consider their opinions on education.

Mar 31, 20217 min read

What Do Students Think About the Return to Four Days A Week?

As students have returned, there have been varying opinions and viewpoints on the removal of cohorts and the return to four days a weeks.

Mar 1, 20215 min read

Looking Past Dunkin and Starbucks for a Caffeine Fix

A look at a variety of local coffee shops around Dillsburg and what they have to offer.

Mar 1, 20211 min read

My Experience this School Year

Junior, Jenna Clark, reflects on her experience as a fully remote student this school year.

Mar 1, 20212 min read

Cohorts: Are They Helping?

Is separating the student body into cohorts a positive or negative thing as the school year approaches a close?

Jan 30, 20212 min read

Snow Days: A Chance for Rest or Learning?

As the administration increasingly implements virtual learning, the typical snow day, where work is not mandatory, is changing at Northern.

Jan 30, 20213 min read

Thoughts on Our Senior Year

As the 2nd marking period ends, four seniors reflect on this year thus far, while suggesting ideas to improve the latter half of the year.

Nov 24, 20202 min read

Advice for Creative Writers

Mary-Kate Holubowicz gives advice to aspiring creative writers, while encouraging them to submit their work to Northern Nation News.

Nov 24, 20202 min read

I Choose Thanksgiving

After an interesting first 11 weeks of the 2020-2021 school year, Mr. Lehman reflects on the year thus far through poetry.

Nov 24, 20202 min read

A Different Kind of Battle

Sophomore Mackenzie Golden describes the positive and negative changes that have occurred in her life during the pandemic.

Nov 24, 20202 min read

Adapting to the "New Normal"

The changes made to marching band reflects the "new normal" amidst a pandemic, which Adeline Lusk connects to political and cultural issues.

Nov 24, 20201 min read

Fifteen Ideas for Gifts This Christmas

The holiday season is fast approaching and finding gifts for others may be a challenge. Here are fifteen ideas that are all unique.

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Ms. Eshleman Reviews the First Marking Period

Through a series of questions, Ms. Eshleman reflects on the year thus far and the effects of distanced learning.

Oct 30, 20205 min read

Interview with 2020 Drum Major, Makayla Decker

An insightful look into the thoughts of Makayla Decker as she prepares to leave Northern Band behind.