Stories by Cali Kuhl

Sports

Womens March Madness

The 2024 women’s NCAA basketball tournament has been the most popular in history with many riveting games and standout players.  Women’s basketball and women’s sports in general have long been overshadowed by the more popular, and more showcased men’s sports. The women’s division was constantly overlooked; for example, the vast…

by Cali Kuhl  •  May 7, 2024
Opinion

Teachers opinions on the A+

Many teachers at Northwest High School dislike the A+ when grading, because of the ways it is misused and causes immense stress for students.  The grading system at Northwest is fairly unique because the majority of local schools either do not have a GPA boost from the A+ or do…

by Cali Kuhl  •  Mar 8, 2024
Culture

Tanning in the Snow

The self-tan trend has been prominent for years, and peaks, particularly in the wintertime, with people who still want that sun-kissed look.  There are many different ways to achieve that tanned look many people are striving for. Laying out in the sun is the most common way. Sun tanning uses…

by Cali Kuhl  •  Feb 20, 2024
Culture

Zach Bryan Album Review

Zach Bryan has recently been climbing the music charts with his viral new self-titled album. Here is my ranking of the songs on this album. #16 Overtime – The worst song in the ranking is Overtime. It describes how he has been resilient in the face of difficulty. He talks…

by Cali Kuhl  •  Oct 22, 2023
Culture

Sparkle Cheer Shines on the Sidelines

The Sparkle Cheer program gives students with intellectual and physical disabilities at Northwest High School the opportunity to cheer at varsity football games.  The students are paired with varsity cheerleaders to learn cheers and practice for upcoming games. The sparkle cheerleaders then can come onto the track during the second…

by Cali Kuhl  •  Oct 11, 2023