Jonathan Tillen, Layout Staff March 8, 2024 All communities inevitably establish some sort of a toxic environment. No matter the setting, toxicity is often an underlying theme in a community. In a school setting, it may result in students feeling worse about themselves regarding their social status, achievements, and sense of belonging. At Nobles, this problem may unfortunately originate with extreme competitiveness, cliques, and other … Continue reading Toxicity in the Air: Is Nobles as Inclusive as It Seems?

Jonas Zatlyn-Weiner, Guest Writer March 8, 2024 “People thought I was crazy for investing in Amazon!” Alex Sacerdote exclaimed as he addressed 35 students in the Putnam Library Glass Room. Sacerdote was the latest guest to address Nobles students as part of the Bullish Dawgs speaker series.As evidenced by his Amazon anecdote, unlike his colleagues and most of Wall Street, Sacerdote saw the immense potential … Continue reading Look for the Competitive Edge: Alex Sacerdote Visits Bullish Dawgs

Nathan Nozea, Staff Writer March 8, 2024 In years past, Nobles has always buzzed with excitement as a wide range of school events descended upon campus. Whether it be Friday Night Lights or the Techno Dance, these festivities were known as one of the many highlights of the Nobles’ experience. Yet, following COVID-19, student participation in campus events has diminished, as more and more students … Continue reading Beyond Tradition: A Fresh Look at Nobles’ Campus Events

Alan Cai, Business Manager March 8, 2024 Occasionally, one may see a story pop up on their Instagram feed from the Nobles College Counseling office’s Instagram account (@noblescollegecounseling). Upon opening it, there is usually a short video of several college counselors walking around a pristine, gothic-style campus with a blurb describing the school that they are visiting. But when viewing these stories on Instagram, have … Continue reading College Counseling Tours: All You Need to Know

Emilie Andrews, Staff Writer March 8, 2024 On January 18th, Nobles administered Authentic Connections’ High Achieving School Survey (HASS) to the entire student body. 95%+ of questions on HASS were standard questions from Authentic Connections, scientifically validated and nationally normed by the organization. This means that these questions were all tested through a series of trials to ensure that the goal analysis from each question … Continue reading Reflection on Authentic Connections

Eva Yu, Staff Writer March 8, 2024 As the winter musical, Mean Girls, wraps up its successful run in Vinik Theatre, anticipation mounts for the next production from the Nobles Theatre Collective (NTC). Under the guidance of Performing Arts Department Chair and Director of Theatre Dan Halperin, the company is gearing up for an intriguing and thought-provoking journey through Max Frisch’s The Arsonists as the … Continue reading A Moral Play Without Morals: NTC’s Spring Production

Eva Yu, Staff Writer February 14, 2024 Love advice from Mr. Kovacs (for how to get a girl): Love Advice from Mr. Polebaum (first date): (Photo Credit: Avery Winder) Continue reading Lessons in Love: Your Teachers’ Advice for Valentines this Year

Owen Harrington, Staff Writer February 14, 2024 From the top of the Eiffel Tower to the base of the Alps, EXCEL trips can take you to some of the most romantic locations across the globe. Whether traveling with classmates you know well or peers you’re just getting to meet, these trips can be a great time to make the move you’ve been waiting for. Be … Continue reading Together Forever or Off Campus Fling: Do’s and Don’ts of Dating on EXCEL Trips

Matt Anderson, Layout Manager, and Gavin Lin, Layout Staff February 14, 2024 At Nobles, it’s not hard to find those dynamic bromance duos that seem connected like brothers. They are almost always inseparable and can light up a room with their laughter, making others smile because of their friendship. At Nobles, there are plenty of bromances that we could talk about, but here are a … Continue reading Nobles’ Best Bromances