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Arroz Con Dulce: A Rich Dessert with a History Just as Rich

by Sophia Rios Arroz Con Dulce, sweet rice, or rice pudding, has been with the Spanish for centuries; while this dish originated in Spain, the tasty dessert has been transferred all throughout Latin America, with small recipe changes depending on the region. Typically, we will see rice, milk, and sugar. For added flavor, we love to add spices like cinnamon or coconut. For those with … Continue reading Arroz Con Dulce: A Rich Dessert with a History Just as Rich

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13th Annual STEAM Showcase

By Sarah Meiselman On March 15, 2023, North Springs hosted the 13th annual STEAM showcase. It is organized by the Sandy Springs Education Force, a nonprofit organization with a mission to create targeted programs that educate, inspire, and prepare public school students in Sandy Springs for the competitive workforce. The Sandy Springs Education Force works to support and raise money for all the public schools … Continue reading 13th Annual STEAM Showcase

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The Yearbook Shift

By Evyn Firestone Change is in the air for the North Springs Phalanx yearbook. Next yearsees a new head of the school annual take the reigns as its current sponsor,Mrs. Zachary, passes the responsibility down to Ninth Grade Literatureinstructor (and former North Springs student) Mrs. Motahari. Yearbook is an elective class at North Springs that students must apply andbe accepted into. During yearbook, students explore … Continue reading The Yearbook Shift

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Sexual Violence in Schools

By Eliza Peddi Imagine: One day you go to school on a day like any other. You go to your classes, hang out with friends, and stay for a club. But unlike any other day before, one of your friends confesses to you that they were the victim of unwanted sexual contact. If you were in that situation, what would you do? Be angry that … Continue reading Sexual Violence in Schools

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Fab’rik: More Than Just Fabrics

By: Christina Nichols-Guinn Fab’rik: a shopaholic’s dream. It is a trendy boutique that has new selections every day that use high-end fabrics. It stays on top of the hot new fashion trends and offers all your clothing, jewelry, and shoe needs. The staff at this female-founded female-led boutique will make you want to come here more. They can guide you through the selection process. When … Continue reading Fab’rik: More Than Just Fabrics

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Social Emotional Learning: Why It Pays to Pay Attention

By Sarah Meiselman North Springs students and teachers alike are well aware of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons displayed in homeroom/crew/SSS every week. What is not as well known, however, is how these lessons came to be, their purpose, what work behind the scenes allows for them to be shown to students, or how students rate the success of the lessons in their personal … Continue reading Social Emotional Learning: Why It Pays to Pay Attention

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“The Menu”: A Meal of a Movie

By Sarah Meiselman Over Winter Break, I saw The Menu at the theater. This movie isn’t a traditional horror comedy, rather, it’s a dark satire that mocks the elites of society and their belief that the world is meant to serve them. The movie takes place at Hawthorn, an exclusive restaurant on an island in the Pacific Northwest. When the movie begins, viewers are introduced … Continue reading “The Menu”: A Meal of a Movie

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Foodie Corner: Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

Written by Sophia Rios and images from Sedanos and The Cutest Little House in Town Arroz Con Gandules Puertorriqueno (Puerto Rican Rice with Pigeon Peas) is a traditional holiday dish that Puerto Ricans usually serve for special occasions. This dish contains a staple of Puerto Rican Cuisine, the aromatic Latin-Caribbean sauce, and sofrito. This recipe will teach you how to perfect the sauce as well as … Continue reading Foodie Corner: Arroz Con Gandules Recipe

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Yes, There Is Such a Thing As a $200,000 Sneaker

Written by Mairen Brown with art by Phoenix Rivera Over this past year, I have developed a slight indulgence in shoes. Specifically Nike Dunks, and Air Force 1’s. It really all began when my mom bought me a pair of Nike Mayumi Yamese Air Force 1’s for Christmas in 2020. These shoes have the fit of a regular Air Force 1, which I love, but … Continue reading Yes, There Is Such a Thing As a $200,000 Sneaker