What To Do When Your Friend Is Giving A Tour

Matt Anderson, Layout Staff November 13, 2023 When you see your friend giving a tour to a prospective student, there are a myriad of possible reactions, responses, and courses of action you can take. To help you out, I am going to break down the top 5 things to do when you see your friend giving a tour. Disclaimer: this list does not include the … Continue reading What To Do When Your Friend Is Giving A Tour

A New Era of NPCs: Shattuck Lockers

Gavin Lin, Layout Staff November 13, 2023 Tucked back against the wall unnoticed, hundreds of students walk by the Shattuck lockers every day. We’ve all wondered the same thing: does anyone actually use them? Fortunately, we now know the answer. A few beloved members of Class IV have recently been spotted putting the outdated lockers to use.  School lockers represent an old chapter in the … Continue reading A New Era of NPCs: Shattuck Lockers

Soft Starts: Nobles Teacher Edition

Eva Yu, Staff Writer October 20, 2023 After the implementation of soft starts, many Nobles teachers got more creative with those awkward five (or seven…) minutes while students shuffle in. Some teachers asking questions of the day, while others prefer playing games like the New York Times’ Wordle or Spelling Bee. Each teacher has their own way to keep students entertained. However, there are some … Continue reading Soft Starts: Nobles Teacher Edition

When Simulation Becomes Reality: A Reprehensible Resolve to Fantasy Football

Emma Sawatsky, Staff Writer October 20, 2023 As fall air becomes crisp and the leaves start to turn, a harrowing fantasy football season is at the forefront of students’ minds. Player statistics take precedence over homework, and Sunday afternoons are consecrated by the National Football League. For some, fantasy football is an inconsequential outlet for friendly competition. However, for those with a competitive edge, there … Continue reading When Simulation Becomes Reality: A Reprehensible Resolve to Fantasy Football

Nobles vs. Nature: Administrators in Agony

Emma Sawatsky, Staff Writer October 20, 2023 Generations of Nobles student-athletes are bound together by one common thread: the beacon of hope that is the entrance to the Morrison Athletic Center (MAC). The promise of fresh air and exercise with friends is often what gets students through a long day of classes. This year, though, something is different. The iconic entrance to the MAC is … Continue reading Nobles vs. Nature: Administrators in Agony

Utilizing Community Time 101

Eli Schotland, Staff Writer October 20, 2023 Dear Readers, with the new schedule, many of you must be wondering how to fill the bountiful gift that is Community Time. There are always clubs, a cappella groups, and other options. But as a community, we’ve already spent our time doing those things. I’ve never met a single student who hasn’t attended a Model UN debate or … Continue reading Utilizing Community Time 101

What is Nobles Munching On? Weird Food Combos on Campus

Mackenzie Ellis, Social Media Manager October 20, 2023 It’s 12:00 p.m. Your third-period class just ended, and you’re looking forward to a leisurely walk to the Castle, where you’ll find your friends and the most anticipated event of the day: lunch. In an act of haste and hunger, you check the Nobles App, and what do you find? It’s grilled cheese day! Unless you’re a … Continue reading What is Nobles Munching On? Weird Food Combos on Campus

What It Takes To Be On The Nobleman

Matt Anderson, Layout Staff October 20, 2023 Every spring, The Nobleman opens its doors to applicants who seek to fill its highly coveted positions. Naive, innocent sophomores—and some juniors—never realize what they’re getting into. After enduring the trials by fire, here is my insight into what it takes to be on The Nobleman. Right off the bat, to boost your chances of being accepted onto … Continue reading What It Takes To Be On The Nobleman