By Amal Kasem
Valentine’s Day is a day of love. A day where girls anxiously wait for the guy of their dreams to burst through the door with a dozen roses, a box of chocolates, and a Hallmark card that expresses his spectacular love for her. And then there’s us, the single girls and guys who despise this excuse for a holiday. We, who buy three buckets of ice cream and watch the movies like  ‘The Notebook’ and ‘A Walk To Remember’ over and over again until we feel guilty for …

By Zaira Carcamo
The weather outside was frightful. But staying at home was quite boring and a day needed to be made up for that sixth snow day.
February 1st started the two weeks of lengthened school days, fifteen minutes earlier and twenty-one minutes later.
Overall, student feedback has been negative. “I don’t agree with it,” said Holliann Casey (12), “They should’ve just extended Tuesdays and leave the other days normal. Or take days off of break.” Of course the problem with extending Tuesdays would only benefit high school students.
Other alternatives also have …

By Lindsey Peppard
Members of the SkillsUSA North Star chapter attended the Mid-America Leadership Conference in Columbus, NE from October 29 to November 1. The members who attended included: Stephanie Emodi (12), Jen Yung Lee (11), Kaise Lehn (10), Jackie Michals (12), Rayan Osman (11), Lindsey Peppard (10), and Nic Riebel (10).
The first day was probably the most stressful for some people, but not so much for others. By the last day you didn’t want to go home because you met so many people from different states. You went non-stop all …

By Asia Ali & Amal Kasem
During our search for November SuperFan of the month, we came across a very modest role model. She is a freshman who got involved in the SuperFan club without being asked, and plays an important role in representing North Star, not only at events, but also at this year’s Sportsmanship Summit.
Our SuperFan for this month is freshman Ruth Nwaturuocha. She was chosen by the SuperFan club because of her responsibility and involvement not only at the sporting events, but also at school. “She not only …

By Suruj Pal
America has always viewed education as a very important part of life. When most American students think of education, they think of it as a chore, not a privilege. Try to imagine a school without computers, white boards, or even Saturday off. Are you taking school for granted now?
Earlier this month, North Star participated in a foreign teacher exchange program. Teachers from all over the world came to North Star to learn about American teaching, and the environment of our schools. Among these teachers was Mr. Diouf from …

By: Mikaelah Molifua
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of lunch? Food, right? What about the time that you have to you eat your food? Is it too long? Is it too short?
In September, Katie Glaubius (9) wrote a letter to the editor in her Journalism class and submitted it to the Lincoln Journal Star regarding the amount of time, or lack thereof, we have to eat lunch. “Most of us do not have lots of time to eat lunch,” said Glaubius. “By the …

By Asia Ali & Amal Kasem, Gator Galaxy Staff
Many students help with North Star’s school spirit by putting up posters and decorating hallways during Spirit Week, including our very own Superfan of the month, Arijana Sljivo (12).
Rene Hosek and other SuperFan club members nominated Sljivo as co-president of the SuperFan club.
“She comes to all SuperFan Club meetings and is always coming up with new ideas and themes,” Hosek said. “Once we pick a theme, she makes sure all the posters are posted and makes sure all the cheerleaders know. …

By: Suruj Pal and Zaira Carcamo
There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no production like The Wizard of Oz!
North Star’s cast winds you through the enchanting story of Dorothy Ann, an underappreciated, day-dreaming, Toto loving, Kansas girl. Rachel Jones played the part of Dorothy well with a heart-melting smile and girlishly sweet voice.
Brittney Ernesti, as the Wicked Witch of the West, played her part to a T with crackling screeches and menacing looks. She truly is good at being wicked that children had to be taken …

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By: Asia Ali
Attention seniors, it’s the beginning of the year and there are many things to do and to get done.  It’s the last year and time to prepare for life after high school. With the challenges ahead of us, we need to make this year a lasting impression and give it all we’ve got.  There is a long list of things to accomplish before it becomes too late.  Before you know it, the year will come to an end and you will be off to college.
Here is a list …