The Trojan Times
2022-2023 School Year Issue 8
Meet District 28's Superintendent!
Dr. Jason Pearson sat down with our journalists to answer a few questions about his first year in our district. 🎙
By Allison S., Abigail Y., Nathan K., and Will F.
NBJH Spotlights
Graphic Novels Galore
Several NBJH students have debut graphic novels! Find out how they feel about their stories! 📹
By Alayna W., Ellie B, Katie Y., and Maddy C.
Teachers: Then and Now
Why do teachers work at NBJH? How have things changed over the years? 📹
By Aine B., Katerina B., Magdalena M., and Addie V.
Cancer Teaches Lesson
Two siblings reflect on their older brother's battle with cancer. See what they have learned. ✎ with 📹
By Casey P., Claire B., Hope A., Jordan K., and Wyatt D.
Winter Wonderland
These journalists learned what kept the NBJH community busy over winter break! ✎
By Alexa S., Nick E., Evan K. and Maddie Z.
The New AI in Town
Can ChatGPT really be reliable to write your next essay? Listen and learn.🎙
By Alex G., Leia P., Sam D., and Sofia F.
Who let the dogs out?
Dogs are more than just our pets. They also can change our lives! 📹
By Aylee Z. and Matviei P.
Sports: Here and There
Super Bowl Madness
NFL great Julian Love (and cousin!), a former Heisman winner (and grandpa!), and NBJH staff chime in on the outcome of the most watched game in the NFL. 📹
By Alex D., Andrew L., Asher L., Logan H., and Ryland B.
A World Cup like no other!
This year's World Cup had a new month, a new host city, and a lot of memorable moments and upsets. Listen to our podcasters explain. 🎙
By Ben C., Ben G., Matthew R. and Madden W.
Georgia takes down TCU.
TCU was quite the Cinderella story this year in college football, but they couldn't hold off the powerhouse of the Georgia Bulldogs. Let us break it down for you.🎙
By James N., Jack L. and Jack L.
Bump! Set! Spike!
NBJH fields a boys and a girls team in volleyball. How do these student athletes prepare and deal with the pressure? Watch to find out! 📹
By Avital M., Orla O., Sasha K., Savva G., and Sydney H.
Go Trojan basketball!
During basketball season at NBJH, lots of student athletes take the court. Watch our interviews with the boys team, the girls team, and our cheerleaders. 📹
By Blaire C., Noah C., Mallory F., and Jayden S.
Lifestyle Section
Who is the best on this binge worthy series?
Everyone is talking about this Netflix sensation. What does NBJH think about Outer Banks? Read and watch to see why you should join the craze and start binging!
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By Abby K., Ayden K., Brooks W., and. Claire M.
NBJH critiques Ortega!
Another tv series that has captured the attention of NBJH is Wednesday. How is Jenna Ortega doing in the main role? 📹
By Sophia A., Colin B., Jacob H., and Bianca H.
Swifties take on Ticketmaster.
Taylor Swift is as annoyed as her fans are with the way Ticketmaster messed up the most recent concert ticket buying experience. ✎ with 📹
By Annabelle D., Maddie J., Talia K., Jordyn P., and Greta W.
Editorial
Should you really eat that chocolate?
A 6th grade ELA unit inspired these journalists to bring awareness to the importance of eating only fair trade chocolate due to the child labor that still exists in some parts of the world. 📹
By Lexi S., Luke A., Mateo S., and Vivienne S.
Food
Donuts! Get your donuts!
Glazed donuts are a favorite for teenagers. Where should you go to get your next fix? 📹
By Arianna S., Cian G., Emma D., James W., and Teddy K.
Starbucks tastes like the holidays!
The red cups and holiday flavors entice us to run to the nearest Starbucks for these seasonal drinks! ✎
By Evan A., Julia E., Hunter M., and Madi M.
Editor's Note
This digital publication is created during a literacy exploratory called Journalism I (formerly Publishing with Purpose). It started in the fall of 2020. Every sixth grade student rotates through this six-week course. There will be three issues each school year. Each issue will highlight submissions from two terms. I am very proud of The Trojan Times journalists.
These hard-working eleven and twelve year olds have learned so much. As with any learning journey, there is always room for growth. This is our second issue for the 2022-2023 school year and our third year as a publication. Not only have we learned a lot about how to be journalists, but also we have learned to problem solve and work collaboratively with our story teams.
This year, we have one submission from 8th graders who are in Journalism II as well!
Please understand that you will encounter some tech issues as you enjoy this issue, but overall, I think their enthusiasm and messages shine through!
Ms. Julie Buzza, NBCT