London Fashion Weekend
By Brianna Snell, Grade 12

Fashion Week: a week very well known by designers, journalists, models, and “fashionistas” around the world. It’s a week of fashion shows that takes place in different seasons in a variety of locations. It gives the designers a chance to show the buyers the newest trends for the upcoming season.
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Grammys 2009
By Meg Passerello, Grade 9

There were winners, there were losers, some things were surprising, some were not. Some were so mind-numbingly disastrous I had difficulty keeping my TV on, but the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were exceedingly interesting.
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The NASCAR Craze
By Kathryn Thompson, Grade 11

Ever wonder what's behind NASCAR? But first, what does NASCAR mean? NASCAR is also known as National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. NASCAR is the second most popular professional sport on US Television, ranking only behind the National Football League (NFL).
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NASCAR Racer Colin Braun
By Kathryn Thompson, Grade 11

Colin Braun, driver of the #6 Con-Way Ford truck in the NASCAR Camping World Series, spoke with NIAC Reporter, Kathryn Thompson in a recent interview.
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How to Survive a Concert
By Rachael Britton, Grade 7

To effectively survive a concert, you must be prepared. There are many things you might need to have handy before you go into the thriving masses of thousands of people.
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The Almost Insane Popularity of Littlest Pet Shop
By Gessie Hrycyk, Grade 7

From the almighty Barbie, to Polly Pockets, to Littlest Pets, these toys are the bomb fads.
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Music Reviews

Black Tide
By Meg Passerello, Grade 9
If you like 80's hair metal, you're bound to enjoy Black Tide. No, they aren't an old band you missed hearing about - they're relatively young, actually - but they are worth checking out.
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The Pink Spiders
Sweat It Out
By Meg Passerello, Grade 9
Nothing should ever be as ridiculously addictive as the Pink Spiders’ newest CD, Sweat it Out. With thirteen tracks, plenty of stick-in-your-head hooks, and lyrics that make you wish you had thought of them first, I think it’s safe to say that this CD is even better than the last – Teenage Graffiti.
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