Proactivity and Procrastination: two approaches to the new school year
By: Ali Zigo
NORTHRIDGE- Many students at NHS are constantly falling behind and are huge procrastinators. It’s how they operate. Others have a system to stay ahead of the game.
Emma Garee (‘20) seems to be pretty put together and organized with her school work all year round, starting off with the very first day!
Northridge’s government teacher, Mr. Miracle, tells his students about an assignment on the very first day of school called the Current Events project. Garee is determined to get this project out of her way. She signs up for the first presentation slot and, later that same day, Garee starts her project.
“I started three weeks in advance because I don’t like having the stress of trying to get things done last minute,” Garee says. She says being proactive runs in her family. “For one, my mom’s a teacher and she’s also a very proactive person. I also don’t want to disappoint her, but for the most part it was kind of just passed down the way I was raised.”
Garee also explains how being proactive, “Opens up time for the knitting.”
On the totally opposite side of the spectrum, there are procrastinators like Anna Kohler (‘20). Of course, Kohler has some valid reasons for not getting right on a project. “I can’t always do my homework at home, because I have sports and right after, I work, so getting all the homework done and still getting to bed at a reasonable time is not always an option,” Kohler says. “Plus I am already tired from school, practice, and working all day.”
Although Kohler is a procrastinator, she claims to always get her work done. “I get my work done. I am a good procrastinator!” Kohler says… “Sometimes I do it in study hall the next day, at lunch, or sometimes even in my car that morning.”
Both students, hard working, try their best to always get their work done on time… just in different ways.
-Ali Zigo (‘20) is the Junior Print Editor for The Viking Vault
By: Ali Zigo
NORTHRIDGE- Many students at NHS are constantly falling behind and are huge procrastinators. It’s how they operate. Others have a system to stay ahead of the game.
Emma Garee (‘20) seems to be pretty put together and organized with her school work all year round, starting off with the very first day!
Northridge’s government teacher, Mr. Miracle, tells his students about an assignment on the very first day of school called the Current Events project. Garee is determined to get this project out of her way. She signs up for the first presentation slot and, later that same day, Garee starts her project.
“I started three weeks in advance because I don’t like having the stress of trying to get things done last minute,” Garee says. She says being proactive runs in her family. “For one, my mom’s a teacher and she’s also a very proactive person. I also don’t want to disappoint her, but for the most part it was kind of just passed down the way I was raised.”
Garee also explains how being proactive, “Opens up time for the knitting.”
On the totally opposite side of the spectrum, there are procrastinators like Anna Kohler (‘20). Of course, Kohler has some valid reasons for not getting right on a project. “I can’t always do my homework at home, because I have sports and right after, I work, so getting all the homework done and still getting to bed at a reasonable time is not always an option,” Kohler says. “Plus I am already tired from school, practice, and working all day.”
Although Kohler is a procrastinator, she claims to always get her work done. “I get my work done. I am a good procrastinator!” Kohler says… “Sometimes I do it in study hall the next day, at lunch, or sometimes even in my car that morning.”
Both students, hard working, try their best to always get their work done on time… just in different ways.
-Ali Zigo (‘20) is the Junior Print Editor for The Viking Vault
Girls' Safety
By: Anna Kohler
NORTHRIDGE- It is sad to think about how many girls have been in scary situations or abducted recently. According to the Akron Beacon Journal Staff, a child is trafficked every 30 seconds and human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world. They also state that women and children make up 80 percent of all trafficking victims who are forced into the commercial sex trade. Some girls locally have taken extra precautions to try and keep themselves safe.
When asked about recent news about abductions Ali Zigo(‘20) states, “The stories really scare me because it makes me constantly worry about my friends and little sister and I feel paranoid everywhere I go.”
Constantly being worried about your safety can be tiring so Zigo has taken extra precautions to try to ensure her safety. She claims to feel safer when she takes these precautions, “I always carry pepper spray with me and act like I’m on my phone talking to my mom whenever I go into public, it makes me feel less defenseless.”
Zigo also goes on to talk about how she has been in a scary situation, “This older man came up to me and my friend and tried to force us to ride in an elevator with him, right away we said no and went and found our parents and told them what happened, who knows what would’ve happened if our parents weren’t there.”
The constant fear of being abducted is stressful and scary, to help ensure safety here are some safety tips. When in public with friends always use the buddy system, and don’t split up. Always be alert and paying attention to your surroundings, also tell someone you trust where you are going at all times. If someone confronts you don’t be afraid to make a scene and cause attention to yourself. Always carry your phone on you or a self defense weapon like pepper spray. Stay safe!
-Anna Kohler 20 [email protected] is the Social Media Publicist for the Viking Vault.
By: Anna Kohler
NORTHRIDGE- It is sad to think about how many girls have been in scary situations or abducted recently. According to the Akron Beacon Journal Staff, a child is trafficked every 30 seconds and human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world. They also state that women and children make up 80 percent of all trafficking victims who are forced into the commercial sex trade. Some girls locally have taken extra precautions to try and keep themselves safe.
When asked about recent news about abductions Ali Zigo(‘20) states, “The stories really scare me because it makes me constantly worry about my friends and little sister and I feel paranoid everywhere I go.”
Constantly being worried about your safety can be tiring so Zigo has taken extra precautions to try to ensure her safety. She claims to feel safer when she takes these precautions, “I always carry pepper spray with me and act like I’m on my phone talking to my mom whenever I go into public, it makes me feel less defenseless.”
Zigo also goes on to talk about how she has been in a scary situation, “This older man came up to me and my friend and tried to force us to ride in an elevator with him, right away we said no and went and found our parents and told them what happened, who knows what would’ve happened if our parents weren’t there.”
The constant fear of being abducted is stressful and scary, to help ensure safety here are some safety tips. When in public with friends always use the buddy system, and don’t split up. Always be alert and paying attention to your surroundings, also tell someone you trust where you are going at all times. If someone confronts you don’t be afraid to make a scene and cause attention to yourself. Always carry your phone on you or a self defense weapon like pepper spray. Stay safe!
-Anna Kohler 20 [email protected] is the Social Media Publicist for the Viking Vault.
Stressed about college? You aren’t the only one
By: Olivia Humes
NORTHRIDGE- College. The word that strikes fear and annoyance into the hearts of many seniors in high school.
It’s the time of the year when you’re supposed to be applying to college- writing the essays, finding the scholarships to save as much money as possible, and answering all these questions you don’t know about where your parents went to college or how much money they make.
Everyone complains about how they just got a B in one of their classes because it’ll ruin their GPA, and how their ACT score totally isn’t high enough, and don’t even mention how you might not have participated in enough extra-curriculars throughout the years.
For some people this process isn’t stressful. They know exactly what they want to study, where they want to go and have already applied. These people are the lucky ones. They seem like they have their whole lives planned out - up to the point where they know what shoes they are going to wear when they graduate from college.
Caroline Liggett (‘19) says, “I’m super excited to attend Wilmington College next fall to double major in agribusiness and marketing. This has been my plan for many years and because of that, I’m stress free!”
However, most of us dread the family gatherings in which you are constantly asked, “what college are you going to attend?” And “what do you want to be when you are older?” simply because we don’t know the answers. All you do is laugh and say you’re not sure yet, but you’ve been looking some places.
Dreya Stone (‘19) explains, “everyone seems to have everything figured out and I honestly have no idea what I want to do with my life.”
So hopefully now you understand all the aggravation that seniors go through, and realize you younger kids have something to look forward to senior year.
- Olivia Humes (‘19) is Web Editor of the Viking Vault and a very stressed senior.
By: Olivia Humes
NORTHRIDGE- College. The word that strikes fear and annoyance into the hearts of many seniors in high school.
It’s the time of the year when you’re supposed to be applying to college- writing the essays, finding the scholarships to save as much money as possible, and answering all these questions you don’t know about where your parents went to college or how much money they make.
Everyone complains about how they just got a B in one of their classes because it’ll ruin their GPA, and how their ACT score totally isn’t high enough, and don’t even mention how you might not have participated in enough extra-curriculars throughout the years.
For some people this process isn’t stressful. They know exactly what they want to study, where they want to go and have already applied. These people are the lucky ones. They seem like they have their whole lives planned out - up to the point where they know what shoes they are going to wear when they graduate from college.
Caroline Liggett (‘19) says, “I’m super excited to attend Wilmington College next fall to double major in agribusiness and marketing. This has been my plan for many years and because of that, I’m stress free!”
However, most of us dread the family gatherings in which you are constantly asked, “what college are you going to attend?” And “what do you want to be when you are older?” simply because we don’t know the answers. All you do is laugh and say you’re not sure yet, but you’ve been looking some places.
Dreya Stone (‘19) explains, “everyone seems to have everything figured out and I honestly have no idea what I want to do with my life.”
So hopefully now you understand all the aggravation that seniors go through, and realize you younger kids have something to look forward to senior year.
- Olivia Humes (‘19) is Web Editor of the Viking Vault and a very stressed senior.
COLUMN: HE SAID/SHE SAID
This Issue: “Talking”: Do’s and Don’ts
She Said …
By: Sarah Phillips
NORTHRIDGE- “Talking” is a common word with all teenagers and a common step before every relationship. But what even is it? With boys and girls, there are two different answers to that question.
To Shelby Yorde (‘20), “talking” is a serious step before every relationship. It starts when you start Snapchatting, Twitter DM-ing, or texting someone for several days. Now that can even be started by starting “streaks” with each other on Snapchat.
After 2-3 months then maybe, MAYBE you can meet them on a real-life date. This way you can see how they are in real life and make sure they aren’t crazy. Most people go to a movie for their first date, this is a good place for couples (ESPECIALLY IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME MEETING) - there are lots of people around to create a safer environment. However, if this is you, hugging and holding hands is okay, but no kissing. Really, just hold off on the kissing ... maybe wait until marriage, even. Better safe than sorry.
In a way, “talking” is kind of like marriage, like once you’ve got “your person you think is worthy enough to date you” then that’s it. You can’t be talking to a bunch of people at once; things just get messy after that.
All in all, “talking” is something that is important in a relationship. You go from “friends” to “this is how it’s going to be when we are dating,” which we all know can be two totally different sides of someone. Finding out if you fight everyday, or can get through the days without fighting is important. It’s good to know if you actually enjoy each other’s company rather than maybe just thinking each other were hot from Twitter profile pictures.
Happy searching!
-Sarah Phillips (‘20) is an Entertainment Editor for The Viking Vault
He Said …
By: Alex Hook
NORTHRIDGE- “Talking” can be very different according to which end of the spectrum you are. Boys and girls can look at “talking” in completely ways.
According to Drew Mace (‘19), “talking” is just something that comes with a relationship. “Talking” is important to get to know and understand the person.
Snapping is the best way to start talking to a girl and start by sending “streaks.” You have to get to know the person by talking to them and getting a feel for that person. Also, “talking” is the perfect time to show your personality to that person and shoot your shot. But you shouldn’t be talking for too long and should start to work into a relationship around one month. You don’t want to get tired of the person while talking - you should start to meet in person.
Dates are a good option for that, and the woman should always decide where to go on the dates because they are the ones who actually care about it. Now if you want to hold hands, hug, or kiss. The answer is “absolutely, yes”, according to Mace. You have to make moves if you want the relationship to go well and for the girl to take you seriously. If you really start to like the girl, and you both feel that the relationship could work out, then that is when you send it and start dating.
Overall, “talking” is important but is just a part of a healthy relationship. You have to start by “talking” to meet someone you find “special” and worthy of dating.
-Alex Hook (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault
This Issue: “Talking”: Do’s and Don’ts
She Said …
By: Sarah Phillips
NORTHRIDGE- “Talking” is a common word with all teenagers and a common step before every relationship. But what even is it? With boys and girls, there are two different answers to that question.
To Shelby Yorde (‘20), “talking” is a serious step before every relationship. It starts when you start Snapchatting, Twitter DM-ing, or texting someone for several days. Now that can even be started by starting “streaks” with each other on Snapchat.
After 2-3 months then maybe, MAYBE you can meet them on a real-life date. This way you can see how they are in real life and make sure they aren’t crazy. Most people go to a movie for their first date, this is a good place for couples (ESPECIALLY IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME MEETING) - there are lots of people around to create a safer environment. However, if this is you, hugging and holding hands is okay, but no kissing. Really, just hold off on the kissing ... maybe wait until marriage, even. Better safe than sorry.
In a way, “talking” is kind of like marriage, like once you’ve got “your person you think is worthy enough to date you” then that’s it. You can’t be talking to a bunch of people at once; things just get messy after that.
All in all, “talking” is something that is important in a relationship. You go from “friends” to “this is how it’s going to be when we are dating,” which we all know can be two totally different sides of someone. Finding out if you fight everyday, or can get through the days without fighting is important. It’s good to know if you actually enjoy each other’s company rather than maybe just thinking each other were hot from Twitter profile pictures.
Happy searching!
-Sarah Phillips (‘20) is an Entertainment Editor for The Viking Vault
He Said …
By: Alex Hook
NORTHRIDGE- “Talking” can be very different according to which end of the spectrum you are. Boys and girls can look at “talking” in completely ways.
According to Drew Mace (‘19), “talking” is just something that comes with a relationship. “Talking” is important to get to know and understand the person.
Snapping is the best way to start talking to a girl and start by sending “streaks.” You have to get to know the person by talking to them and getting a feel for that person. Also, “talking” is the perfect time to show your personality to that person and shoot your shot. But you shouldn’t be talking for too long and should start to work into a relationship around one month. You don’t want to get tired of the person while talking - you should start to meet in person.
Dates are a good option for that, and the woman should always decide where to go on the dates because they are the ones who actually care about it. Now if you want to hold hands, hug, or kiss. The answer is “absolutely, yes”, according to Mace. You have to make moves if you want the relationship to go well and for the girl to take you seriously. If you really start to like the girl, and you both feel that the relationship could work out, then that is when you send it and start dating.
Overall, “talking” is important but is just a part of a healthy relationship. You have to start by “talking” to meet someone you find “special” and worthy of dating.
-Alex Hook (‘20) is a Sports Editor for The Viking Vault