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Is AI helping or hurting students' learning?

Is AI helping or hurting students’ learning?

January 16, 2025

The use of AI is becoming more common in education. From helping students with homework to assisting teachers with lesson plans, AI is seen as a tool that can make work easier. But as technology continues...

Early in the mornings, students crowd the halls waiting for the bathroom.

Is SmartPass really a smart idea?

Graham Pignolet, Staff Writer
January 14, 2025

SmartPass, the online system for tracking students' movements through the school, has been in place since last school year. However, for many students, the website has been deemed an inconvenience. “One...

The Skipper Café — Behind closed doors

Riley Galeano, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024

“The Skipper Café is a student-run café and our students enjoy working it and seeing all their friends as customers,” said Mrs. Sydney Sweeney about the Café. It’s run by special education students...

Skippers' Stances: NKHS on the election

Skippers’ Stances: NKHS on the election

Eliza Adler, Staff writer
December 13, 2024

Most students at NKHS can’t vote yet. However, a lot of them have strong opinions about political issues that impact them, a major and recent one being the November 5 election of 45th (and soon to be...

Junior Veronica Quinteros studies for her extensive AP classes in the Media Center.

How much academic pressure do students actually feel?

Sophia Azzolina, Staff Writer
December 13, 2024

NKHS is renowned for its rigorous academics and diverse course selection, earning its spot as the fifth best high school overall in Rhode Island. According to Niche, it is ranked #9 out of all high schools...

A group of seniors discusses their projects at lunch.

Senior projects have students stressing

Lily Hannuksela, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024

Senior projects are well underway across English classrooms on the third floor. Students are rushing to complete assignments and presentations before due dates. Some are already falling behind. It is important...

A new addition

Harrison Rice, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

When the opportunity to teach at North Kingstown came up, Mr. Michael Kropman chose to begin teaching here since it is quite the hike to Burrillville every day, and North Kingstown is significantly closer...

Support for all: Ms. Laffely

Keira Shaeffer, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

North Kingstown High School welcomed Ms. Suzanne Laffely as the new student assistance counselor. With a variety of roles in North Kingstown High School, Laffely is a strong resource for helping students,...

Silverio knows you don’t like math

Eliza Adler, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

Mr. Angel Silverio may be the only person at the school who likes the early morning start time.  According to Silverio, “My day starts pretty early. I wake up, I work out.” All before he makes...

New Special Ed. teacher has background in film

New Special Ed. teacher has background in film

Sophia Azzolina, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024

Ms. Beverly Duquette didn’t always see herself becoming a teacher. After many years of working as a script supervisor for plays and films in New York City, Duquette realized something was missing. She...

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