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National Honor Society hosts college workshop

September 24, 2012

By Jon Mettus Editor-in-Chief On Monday, September 24, there was a college workshop for all seniors held in the auditorium. The event was put together by the National Honor Society, including adviser Susan Wells and the officers,...

Neshaminy graduate, PFC Michael Kane Jr., remembered

September 19, 2012

Stephanie Harvey News Editor After growing up with our classmates for four years, we graduate and all go our separate ways. Some go directly into the work force, some go to college and others like Langhorne-born and 2011 Neshaminy...

Lymphoma walks changing lives

September 19, 2012

Erica Martelli Op-Ed Editor The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) is having their annual walk on Oct. 13th at Bucks County Community College. The walk is two miles long and registration is at 4:30p.m. The LLS is the world’s...

After school help now being offered in the library

September 14, 2012

By Jon Mettus Editor-In-Chief Starting this week, academic help will be offered after school in the library. English, math, social studies, life sciences and physical sciences assistance will be available Monday through Thursday...

Students attend model of the United Nations

July 26, 2012

By Brianna Spause Staff Writer Neshaminy’s Model United Nation club left for the National Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York on Thursday, May 17. Ten students, along with adviser, Josh Stoner attended the two...

Students recognized for commitment to military

July 26, 2012

By Shealyn Miles News Editor On May 24 the Neshaminy community gathered to honor students committed to pursuing a career in the United States military. Friends, family, students, and congressmen paid tribute to the bravery ...

Dodgeball event funds cancer foundation

July 26, 2012

Obama supports gay marriage

June 1, 2012

By Austin Bucci Staff Writer On May 9, Barack Obama became the first president to openly support same-sex marriage in an interview with ABC. In order to appeal to undecided voters who oppose the issue, Obama chose to show...

North Korea launches missile: U.S. considers threat to national security

May 18, 2012

By Anna Briese Staff Writer North Korea launched a multistage rocket on Friday, April 12. The rocket flight lasted about 90 seconds before it fell into the Sea of Japan, east of Korea. The South Korean Ministry of National...

Male pageant raises money, evokes laughter

May 18, 2012

Sued due to anti-trust laws: Apple, book publishers plan to eliminate competition of e-books

May 18, 2012

By Jack Haines Staff Writer The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, April 11 aimed at popular technology giant Apple, and several book publishers, claiming the companies had violated anti-trust laws. Book...

AP scores explained

May 18, 2012

By Melanie Matyi News Editor Although the percentage of students with at least one exam score of a three or more has decreased slightly over the years, the change is minimal. Variation like this is common in tests like these...