Q&A with Mr. Mark Miller

Unbeknownst to some, NHS has some quirky staff members. While the normal lunchroom gossip usually revolves around student activity and the latest weekend scandals, the faculty also has some tales to tell. For example, English teacher Mark Miller has his own story to tell that takes place far outside NHS walls as he served in the Air Force in the middle east. 1 – How and when did you get involved with the Air Force? I enlisted in the Air Force in Dec 1970 and retired in Dec 1995 2 – What motivated you to join? There were a number of factors. I tried a semester of college; decided it... Read more

Banning corporal punishment in schools

This timeline illustrates the years that each state banned corporal punishment in schools. Thirty-one states have banned corporal punishment, while nineteen still allow corporal punishment in schools.  Read More →

Diabetes: The statistics

Diabetes: The Statistics (Provided by WebMD) 23 Million: The number of people in the United States affected by either type 1 or 2 diabetes. 6 Million: The estimated number of people in the United States that have undiagnosed diabetes. 90-95: The percentage of those affected by diabetes that suffer from type 2. 40: The age that most cases of type 2 diabetes occur after. 4: The percentage of pregnancies that cause gestational diabetes, where the rapid hormone changes cause the body’s ability to use insulin  Read More →

Q & A on high school independence with: Mrs. Nicole Steele

One of the responsibilities of high school is to prepare students for college, if they so choose to go. Mrs. Nicole Steele shares a few of her opinions on the topic. Streamline: How do classes prepare their students for the responsibilities and independence necessary for college? Steele: Honors classes have higher expectations for their students, but there is a fair amount of useful collaboration in all grade levels. Streamline: Do you think the majority of your students are prepared for college? Steele: In terms of maturity, age is a poor indicator. I have students in all different levels of maturity.... Read more

What goes into getting a tattoo?

It is a common desire for young teens to want to get their first tattoo. However, not all students realize the amount of work–and money–that goes into a permanent skin design. When the individual turns 18 (16 with consent in some places), he can go into a tattoo shop and fill out a variety of paperwork, ensuring that the artist is not liable for any mishaps that are not directly related to the tattooing itself. When the tattooist is ready to start, they shave all of the hair off of the desired spot, since even fine hairs can cause problems in the tattooing process. Many shops use a... Read more

So, what are YOUR ‘Options’?

Although Options Charter School offers one-on-one attention and a supportive environment for students who struggle with thriving in a typical public high school environment, Options principal Mr. Mike Gustin and superintendent Mr. Kevin Davis both stress that the particular course of study is not ideal for everyone. So what should students do who are struggling to stay afloat in some classes, but don’t want to commit to a new building? Here are three simple tips to help adjust to life after winter break and get those grades in tip-top shape before May. Don’t ignore assignments: This tidbit... Read more

It started with a penny…

Just one. One small, flat and circular piece of copper embossed with the head of the 16th United States president and worth one cent. With a penny, senior Katherine Raun has made 11 trades and currently holds a $50 five-disc stereo, which she doesn’t plan on keeping. “I’ve been stuck on it for two weeks now,” she said. “[That was] one big trade that I did…a jacket for the stereo.” So how did Raun first find out about this “trading game?” “I had heard multiple stories about this game, and I decided I’d try it,” she said. “[I heard about it] from a friend. They read it on... Read more

It doesn’t have to be a crutch

For some people, life is not easy. For those with diabetes, it can be even harder at times. According to WebMD, diabetes is the most often occurring disorder of the endocrine system, affecting an excess of 23 million people in the United States alone. Diabetes has two types, aptly termed Type 1 and Type 2. WebMD describes Type 1 diabetes as the body’s inability to produce insulin, the compound made by the pancreas to break down sugar in the blood, while Type 2 is the body’s inability to effectively use the insulin. Students at Noblesville are not unaffected. These students live normal lives,... Read more

Jane by Design was designed to blend in

Frantic deadline meeting, home life drama, secrets, and high school flings, spats, and popularity contests: sounds like the making of a typical ABC Family sitcom. All the highly anticipated shows such as Switched at Birth, Pretty Little Liars and Lying Games have returned to warm up the winter season with their juicy drama, but a newbie is among them. The new show, Jane by Design, has some big shoes to fill to measure up to its dramatic counterparts. At first glance, Jane (Erica Dasher) looks chic and collected but still has a sweet, fresh-faced look. The entire conflict of the show revolves around... Read more

Faculty Night Live-an explanation

Get pumped!  Planning for Faculty Night Live, a comedy/talent show run by the teachers of NHS, is currently in the works, and it will be taking place this year on February 23 in the auditorium.  Because FNL only happens every two years, most sophomores and freshmen probably don’t know what FNL even is, and deserve an explanation.According to geometry teacher Caitlin Mallon, Faculty Night Live(FNL) is “a show where teachers do funny and ridiculous things to amuse [their] students.” The format is loosely based off of the popular television show, Saturday Night Live.  It takes place every... Read more

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