#1 Movie Makers

By: Aliya Byers

For the first time Northwest Middle School ESL students have been allowed to participate in the Modern Language Film Festival.

Work Hard Play Harder

By: Donaven Jones

 “You can have it all. You just have to really work hard, because great things don’t come easily.” – Katy Perry

Ms. Portley the Family and Community Specialist here at Northwest truly embodies this quote. Dr. Lane the Superintendent of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools recently recognized her for her hard work and dedication.

I sat down with her to capture her thoughts on this great honor.

Test Tips 4 The Future

By: Damaris Mireles

  

Tests are coming back and you feel like you don’t have a plan. Though no one wants to spend any time on studying, there are some easy ways to break the information down into understandable chunks.  Below is a list of studying tips that will not only help you in getting a good score on tests but it might also help you understand what is being taught in class.

Who's Got Next

By: Javier Linares

Did you know that the NBA was the forth most watched sport in the U.S.A in 2014? At Northwest Middle School, basketball is very popular. All four teams finished in first place in their league, with the 8^th Grade Lady Tigers and 7^th grade boys finishing undefeated at 8-0, while the 7^th grade girls finished undefeated with seven wins and one tie, and the 8^th grade boys had only one loss but dominated every other team. With the NBA playoffs in full swing here is Northwest Middle School’s opinion on the best teams in the NBA.

These Boats are made for Walking: Girl Proclaims Her Love For Sperry's

By: Mikalia Cannon

What’s comfortable, easy to slip on, and has cute designs? Sperry’s which is quickly becoming one of the go to shoe brands for boys and girls alike.

Hands Off Don’t Touch

By: Jada Ali

It is the middle of the school year and we need to focus if we want to go to the next grade, so that means no Public Displays of Affection which means there is to be no touching, hugging, holding hands, and etc.

Stay True To You

By: Donaven Jones

“Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.” –Marilyn Monroe.

Some people may feel like they’re an outcast or different than everyone, which makes them change who they are at times in order to fit in. But you don’t have to change who you are to be accepted. Here are 5 ways to be “in” while still being you.

No Curse Zone

By: Yolanda Corchado

Profanity is used everywhere you go. People might use profanity when they are annoyed, but when they use profanity it can possibly hurt someone.  I had a chance to talk to some 7^th graders at Northwest Middle School about how they feel about the new profanity rule.  Here are their thoughts.

Top 10 Movies To Buy From 2014

By: Aliya Byers

A total of 9,425 movies came out in 2014. This number includes movies in theaters and Netflix movies. Here are my top ten movies that are now available for purchase from 2014. 

No spoilers included.

A1 Jordan

By: Lateshiana Bradley

Everybody knows the former professional basketball player, entrepreneur, principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Jordan. If not then you must have been living up under a rock. Most people my age know Michael Jordan for his shoes. He makes the famous Jordan’s that everyone wears in today’s society.