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Norse Notes

Real trees let people smell Christmastime smells the entire time.

Christmas Trees: Real vs. Fake

Adam Davies, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

A Christmas tree is the icon for Christmas, and as the season to be jolly is closing in, I have studied whether artificial or real trees are best for the holidays. The artificial plastic trees have...

Overwhelmed students with complicated mindset are often misunderstood because of the generational differences with their parents.

We Understand What They Do Not

Naomi Mitten-Voget, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

As teenagers, we realize that our parents compare us to themselves a lot.  Most adults have been in our spots before, but what they do not understand is that they were in our spots in a different era.  The...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: Activism is not a trend

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2020

For months, every time I’ve scrolled through Instagram or tapped through Instagram stories, I’ve seen many people posting about political, social, and economic issues that are occurring throughout...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: schools must discourage parties during a pandemic

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2020

High school can be an exciting time in one’s life, from rallies to dances to being able to learn more about yourself by trying new things. High school is a time to make friends and have as much fun as...

Many celebrities have been "cancelled" because of their past actions. However, "cancel culture" is an issue that needs to be fixed.

“Cancel Culture”: Stop glorifying public figures

Valentina Moreno, Editor December 2, 2020

In an era of massive public response to social and political injustice, chiefly in the form of virtual activism, performative activism and fraudulent “wokeness” are bound to follow.  When the public...

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is often seen through the lenses of the stigma that has built up for a long time. However, OCD is not to be joked about of the harm it can cause those who have OCD. Shown are some of the areas of the brain that OCD can affect.

OCD is not an adjective

Aurora Shriver, Staff Writer November 30, 2020

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is described as “having a tendency towards excessive orderliness, perfectionism, and great attention to detail,” according to the Oxford Dictionary. This is not...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: We need to abandon our Eurocentric education

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2020

With Thanksgiving coming up soon, many people are preparing to celebrate the holiday and give thanks to all those around them. However, one of the largest topics on my mind has been the erasure of Native...

With new regulations established for the holidays, will they be mandated and be followed by California citizens?

California’s Governor establishes regulations for Thanksgiving festivities

Brianna Nusom, Staff Writer November 16, 2020

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what you have and what you are given, but this may be easier said than done courtesy of a new outbreak in COVID-19 cases. California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom,...

Each year, Thanksgiving and Christmas battle it out to be the holiday that people celebrate sooner.

Thanksgiving VS. Christmas

Laurie Lencioni, Staff Writer November 13, 2020

During these holiday times, people can never agree on when to start celebrating Christmas. Some believe that the minute Halloween is over, it is time for Christmas. However, I believe that Christmas celebrations...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: Students should not be held to same expectations during a pandemic

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2020

With so many different factors affecting students during the COVID-19 pandemic, students should not be expected to meet the same standards. Many students are struggling immensely during the pandemic to...

In her weekly column, Kaitlyn’s School of Thought, Norse Notes’ Kaitlyn Edwards shares her opinions surrounding all topics about being a high school student and academic issues.

Kaitlyn’s School of Thought: The course offerings for RSVL Academy need to be expanded

Kaitlyn Edwards, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2020

With the spring semester only two months away, students had to decide this week whether they will attend school through the Roseville Student Virtual Learning (RSVL) Academy or continue their education...

Billie Eilish performing at the 2019 Pukkelpop Music Festival in Belgium.

Celebrity body-shaming and its harmful effects on women

Catherine Mendoza, Staff Writer November 2, 2020

Recently, pictures of Billie Eilish and Cardi B came out and were met with large amounts of ridicule and judgement.  In these photos, Eilish and Cardi B were both depicted in different ways. Eilish...

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