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...
Friday, February 17, 2017
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...