By Kahla Stanley, Gator Galaxy Staff
North Star’s official 2009-2010 student population is 1832. Nearly half of those students are old enough to have a driver’s license.
Not all students have the privilege of driving. Some take the bus, others catch a ride, and occasionally walking is an option for a few. North Star students who do drive have a very special privilege that is often taken for granted. There are simple rules and regulations in the student parking lot that need to be followed.
Students need to remember to be safe and …

By Amal Kasem, Gator Galaxy Staff
It all started with both of you sharing your secrets and stories while taking turns pushing each other on the swing. You spent years and years as friends, until the day you caught yourself thinking about him/her more often. You quickly realized it and shook it off, pretending like it never happened.
Is this a recipe for disaster? Or could it be one of the best things that has ever happens to you? This decision is always one of the most difficult.
Most of us have had …

By Suruj Pal, Gator Galaxy Staff
So, how many tests have you had today? How well did you prepare? Did you think it was going to be easier than it was? Well, I’m here to help you out by providing a few test taking tips.
A test is meant to measure the quality of your learning and the amount of information you have taken in. A test is a way to prove yourself, or break yourself. There is no way to avoid them.
Tip #1:    The most important thing is studying. Everyone has …

It’s a new year and here we are again celebrating all our Superfans out there.  Last year was a great start for our Superfan of the month feature and this year we promise to continue the tradition.
Our first Superfan for 2009-10 has been here since day-one as the voice of the Gators. If you haven’t guessed by now, yes, it’s our beloved Mr. Bock.
Bock says he “loves the enthusiasm,” that the students have for our school. “We have a great community of people, [not only] through sports, but also through …

By Suruj Pal
FBLA
Attention all students in the Business and Information Technology Academy. FBLA can be a window into a whole new, business version of you, and the sponsor is
Mr. Matzen.
The first FBLA meeting was September 3rd, but you still have a chance to join. The club meets twice a month on Wednesdays. The club is mainly focused on providing you, the students, with the opportunity to put together digital video, business ethics, global business, community business, computer programming, and digital photography presentations. The presentations also allow you to practice your …