By Rebecca Feber
Take the quiz to see which staff member you are most lik...
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
War in Space
War in Space
By Sydney B.
The new source of almost everything humans rely on nowadays lies in space. Satellites orbit around Earth and allow for communication, entertainment, business, monitoring and much more. They are so important that the US has spent over 5 billion dollars enhancing the space programs to keep them strong and secure.
Imagine the world with no communication: no way of calling...
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Spirit Week!
SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING SOON
Monday, May 22: Pajama Day
Tuesday, May 23: Black Out
Wednesday, May 24: Hawaiian Day
Thursday, May 25: Wacky Tacky Day
Friday, May 26: Grade Colors
6th Grade- Red
7th Grade- Blue
8th Grade- White
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Free The Whales
By Emily D.
In the small province of Vancouver, Canada, the park board held a vote that decided the future of many aquariums in the area: whether or not they may house whales and dolphins. After the Vancouver Aquarium announced that they were planning to build an extravagant beluga whale exhibit,...
Friday, May 12, 2017
March Miracles: Fun with a Purpose
By Morgan C. and Mia D.
The ultimate basketball competition, March Miracles, is here! On the 23 of March, over a hundred people played a series of three-on-three basketball games against their fellow classmates. Our authors took on the task of interviewing the workers and players. In total, we interviewed 8 teams and 6 workers. Many teams from 6th to 8th grade competed, but only 6 teams could...
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
What is Dark Matter?
By Sydney B.
Everyone has heard of the term dark matter at one point in their lives whether they knew what it meant or not. Although some people might just see it as a cool name for some stuff in space, it’s much more than that.
According to NASA, dark matter is a type of matter that makes up 27% of the universe, the rest being made of dark energy and normal matter. To actually define dark matter...
What Norup Teacher are you? Quiz
By: Rebecca Feber
This quiz consists of a couple of the Norup teachers and a variety of questions to show which teacher you are most lik...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Beauty and the Beast Review
By Charlotte C.
On March 17, 2017, Disney released a live action version of Beauty and the Beast. The "tale as old as time" stars Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as The Beast, Luke Evans as Gaston, and Josh Gad as Lefou. The movie centers around a young women named Belle who lives in a small French village. Her father, an artist (even though he is an inventor in the original), gets lost on his...
Thursday, April 13, 2017
LGBT+ Rights in Finland
By Morgan C
The world has become more aware and accepting of the LGBT+ community. More and more countries have been confirming the legalization of same-sex marriage. For example, on March 1st, 2017, the country of Finland legalized it with 27 out of 47 council members' approval. The Finnish government legalized not only same-sex marriage, but also the ability to change one’s gender (even though...
Twilight Saga Review
By Carly Spagnuolo
The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer is a very underrated book because of its plot line: a vampire falls for a human and she loves him back. However, there are variables to the story that do not just affect their love lives, but rather add complexity to other aspects of the story. In addition, the book is very well-written, so a person who doesn't like the plot can still...
Tips to Stay Calm During Standardized Tests
By Maggie K.
It's M-Step time here at Norup, which can be very stressful. Here are 3 tips to stay calm and focused during the weeks of M-Step:
1. Get lots of sleep. A well-rested mind is a sharp and focused mind. Go to bed at a reasonable time to prepare for the test.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast. You can't expect to do well on a test if you don't fuel your body and mind with...
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Fearless Girl
By Charlotte Capuano
On March 7, 2016, the day before International Women's Day, the famous "Charging Bull" on Wall Street met a fierce opponent: a statue of a little girl. The girl appears to be staring down the bull, her ponytail swinging. This statue was sculpted by Kristen Visbal, and The State Street Global Advisers funded the project. The fifty-inch-tall statue symbolizes women and their...
Friday, February 17, 2017
Norup's Hidden Heroes: The Custodial Staff
By Mia D.
There are many people who work in the background of our daily lives who are barely noticed but are extremely important. This is the case for many school employees including janitors, lunch-aids, and more.
For this issue, we’ve interviewed custodian Mr. James Patrick. Mr. Patrick was born in Detroit, and works very hard to keep Norup clean. On a daily basis, Mr. Patrick deals with cleaning...
Student Showcase: Elemental Healing by Coral B.
Elemental Healing is a comic series by Coral B., a seventh grade student. She has been drawing for five years and loves the anime style.
Want your work featured by Hawk Headlines? Email noruphawkheadlines@gmail.co...
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Norup Students Choose Kindness
By Abby C.
A few months ago, an anonymous person put up sticky notes around the top and side borders of the mirror in the upstairs girls’ bathroom. They said things like “beautiful,” “amazing,” and “wonderful.” A few hours later, there were five sticky notes added, filling in the rest of the border. These new ones said things like “don’t care what they say!” and “You’re incredible!” Between the...
Club Penguin: The End of an Era
By Morgan C.
Over the last 12 years, Club Penguin has run the world by storm. In 2007, there were over 12 million users from ages of 6-14. Now in 2017, it is shutting down on March 29th. This has created chaos all around the world.
This may upset you and that is the usual response, but on the bright side, the Disney Company is creating a new server called “Club Penguin Island.” It is still unknown...
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
February Entertainment Reviews
Stranger Things Review
By Charlotte C.
In 1983, Will Byers mysteriously vanishes; his mother Joyce Byers goes into full blown panic, launching a huge investigation. Will’s friends Dustin, Mike, and Lucas all go to find him one night and run into a usual girl, who might help them find Will. The locals, including Police chief Jim Hopper, Will’s brother Jonathan, Mike’s sister Nancy, Nancy’s friend...
What it Takes to be an Aspiring Author
By Sydney B.
With our population being past seven billion, the cold hard truth is one single person can have an extremely difficult time causing any sort of dent in our society. Many popular books that we know off the top of our heads such as The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling are the top goals of many young and adult authors. But, many people don’t know that many...
Quiz: What Book Character Are You?
By Rebecca F.
This book character quiz consists of a variety of questions, with a surplus of character outcomes.
If you do not see the embedded quiz above, please click on the link below.
What Book Character Are You?...
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
North Carolina Teacher Develops Special Relationship with his Students
By Grace U.
North Carolina teacher Barry White Jr. has found an creative way to make his 40 fifth grade students feel special and welcome - he has given each their own personalized handshake. According to Mr. White, “The most critical component is the relationship, the rapport you build with your students because sometimes it can go underrated or overlooked… Before I’m able to deliver a substantial...
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Betsy DeVos: What Will the Future of Education Hold?
By Charlotte C.
On February 7, 2017, Betsy DeVos was confirmed to serve as Secretary of Education. Some think she is very qualified and is fit for the job; however, many think she is not, including Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders who both grilled Mrs. DeVos during her hearing on January 17, 2017.
Senator Warren sent DeVos a 16 page letter telling her how she...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Kitten Dumped in Trash Gets a Second Chance At Life
By Mia D.
According to the ASPCA, 3.4 million cats walk into shelters each year, and even more die before they can get rescued. Luckily, a little kitten was found and given another opportunity at life by a good samaritan, named James Ryan.
The residential service driver James Ryan from Hunterdon County was simply starting his route at 4 in the morning. At the transfer station, the loader...
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
16-Year-Old Creates App to Promote Inclusive School Lunches
By Abby C., Web Editor
In every country, in every town, in each and every school, there are kids who feel left out at lunchtime. That led to 16-year-old Natalie Hampton creating a new app called “Sit with Us.” It allows kids to create a “Sit with Us Club” at lunchtime. This creates a private chatroom that kids looking for a table can join. By joining, the kid asks to sit with that “club,” or table.
A...