
01/27/2021
Third edition
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy's student newspaper! About Us:
The 2013-2014 staff of The Pride welcomes you to our page!
Please visit our main site at www.npcapride.com and follow us on Twitter, . If you have any comments or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]. Editors-in-Chief:
Leah Babins
Ellie Hartleb
Senior Editors:
[Business]: Jaime Miller
[Media]: Dakota Palmer
[Layout]: Isabelle Vieira
Associate Editors:
Colleen Campbell
Emma Verdecchia
Writing Staff:
Heba Alsahlani
Dai'Vonna Batt
le
Lexi Ednie
Henry Palattella
Dylan Pickard
Molly Quinn
Uma Rajiyah
Jessica Reed
Alexa Snarski
Alex Storer
Alec Ward
Layout Staff:
Madison Bruno
Janice Lee
Emily Widomski
Adviser: Ms. Elena Parthenakis
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Third edition
Second edition
Volume 10 Issue 2
Volume 10 Issue 2
of Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy's Student News Magazine
Stop by our bulletin board outside of Ms. Parthenakis's room. Be sure to grab a free copy of the latest paper, check out some world news, and vote in our polls!
Thinking about becoming a college athlete? Then you should check out this article on the reality of continuing your high school sports throughout your higher education.
http://npcapride.com/wordpress/the-reality-of-becoming-a-college-athlete/
By Kaelyn SchneiderMany high school athletes dream of pursuing their sport in college, but few are aware of the process and commitment it takes. Sophomore and
Pick up a copy of the latest magazine outside of room 114, and check out our new bulletin board!
Heba Alsahlani explains how studying benefits teens. http://buff.ly/1kvRxxn
Studying everyday may seem like a horrendous activity to students, but it is one of the most beneficial ways to learn, and thrive in the everyday life of a stressful student.
Interesting in being a part of the News Magazine staff for the 2014-2015 school year? We are looking for writers, layout designers, a media specialist and business-minded individual. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Parthenakis or a current member of the staff. Applications are due to room 124 no later than this Friday, February 7th!
Emma Verdecchia elaborates on the battle between Creationism and Evolution in schools:
http://buff.ly/1dHt7Bi
Texas has had a long running textbook argument about whether creationism and evolution should be in the curriculum for biology. Recently, in November of 2013, Texas was discussing the approval of new...
Mr. Fuller takes on some tough political discussions:
http://buff.ly/18NOj7r
During campaigns for the 2008 election, Republicans raised suspicion as to whether or not candidate Barack Obama was born in the United States. They alleged he was instead born...
Heba Alsahlani breaks down why school lunches are becoming healthier:
http://buff.ly/18NOhMN
First Lady Michelle Obama passed the Hunger-Free Act in 2010, followed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new lunch requirements in 2011. The healthier menu for public schools across the...
Al and Daks answer your life questions:
http://buff.ly/1gR0BLP
I’m a junior. What should I be doing to make myself look like the perfect college applicant?
Colleen Campbell elaborates on why athletes should train in the off season:
http://buff.ly/1fbgJY7
When game day comes, it is not always enough to have attended every practice. In order to compete at a higher level, many Collegiate Academy athletes train in their off-seasons to better prepare themselves...
Heba Alsahlani explains how daily studying is beneficial to students:
http://buff.ly/1iO2s8H
Some students may see a daily study routine as a horrendous activity, but it is one of the most beneficial ways to learn and thrive in the everyday life of a Collegian.
Go visit our new and improved website, www.npcapride.com!
While you're eagerly waiting for the relaunch of our website, check out our newest issue of The Pride!
Visit our website tomorrow at 1:00 for the official relaunching of the site! It'll be back with a brand new look and brand new stories!
There are still spots left for the Washington, D.C. Trip with the Travel Club in April! See Ms. King for more information and a registration form!
Do you need some good advice? Message us your issue, and we'll maybe help you out in our next magazine!
Please vote for Collegiate Academy to win a $75,000 grant for the Green Team!
http://www.globalgreen.org/gsmctop10
In January 2013, Global Green USA launched its 2nd Green School Makeover Competition, presented by Pureology, which will award a $75,000 cash prize and a $5,000 Office Depot gift card to one K-12 school in the U.S. for an innovative green school project. The winner will also receive technical assist...
With the holiday season in full force, Alyssa Narring encourages us to pack a box and save a life: http://bit.ly/VQOdhV
By Alyssa Narring Jamil is a six years old orphan at the Ark Children’s Home in Kenya. One weekend he was in Sunday school and learned that if he prays...
Alex Merryman discusses how Collegiate Students know what smells like green spirit: http://bit.ly/UdUI2j
By Alex Merryman Every year, Green Team, one of Collegiate Academy’s many clubs, contributes to saving the world from environmental devastation, and is one of the most influential student groups...
With the world's population steadily rising, Haley Monahan explores the implications of the actions of the masses: http://bit.ly/VQNAoE
By Haley Monahan With pressing issues such as the national debt and hostile rogue nations, who cares if Americans carve away a mountain to heat their homes or if they...
With homeless in Erie gathering together to form a "Tent City," Colleen Campbell wants to know how to tackle the tents: http://bit.ly/UdUpo3
By Colleen Campbell Residing by the railroad tracks at 14th and Chestnut in Erie, Penn., a homeless population has united, creating a tent city. At first, this community consisted of about...
The National Debt Is a Big Number, But Not A Big Problem... Yet. Alex Merryman sheds light on a major issue: http://bit.ly/UdUfgy
By Alex Merryman America is $16,000,000,000,000 in debt, which may sound like a lot of money, and that notion is entirely true. The United States government is responsible for a...
Peanut Butter & Jelly with a Scoop of Discrimination? Alexa Snarski looks at equality in America today: http://bit.ly/VQN4aa
By Alexa Snarski Throughout its history, America has tried to attain the goal of total equality. Recently, the government has introduced new legislature to eliminate any remaining discrimination. However, as...
Emma Verdecchia explains how exclusion can affect teens in more ways than we thought: http://bit.ly/UdTP9L
By Emma Verdecchia Imagine Cady Herron from the movie Mean Girls. Okay, now imagine how her first day of school went: not one person talked to her, she sat alone at lunch...
Alex Merryman explores a myth similar to Bigfoot and Aliens: http://bit.ly/UdTJ1X
By Alex Merryman In the past century, the population of the world has come to the realization that the Earth’s climate is getting warmer, sea levels are on the rise,...
Alexa Snarski explains how music therapy is changing lives: http://bit.ly/VPq5fU
By Alexa Snarski Many people know that music is a universal form of expression; cultures, classes and generations use it to differ from one another. Most, however, do not realize...
Emma Verdecchia wants to make sure readers "Don’t Judge This Article by It’s Title": http://bit.ly/UaPAMe
By Emma Verdecchia Imagine it is the first day of school and there is a new student in class. Everyone sees the new person and their mind starts flying with...
Remember that tomorrow is the last day to buy candy cane grams during all three lunches! For $1, you get to send a candy cane to a friend or that special someone as well as the chance to put that person on either the nice list or the naughty list to be published outside Ms. Parthenakis's room (124) on Friday. Don't miss the chance to get in the holiday spirit and show your friends how much you care!
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