serials (publications)

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The first issue of this monthly Middle School newspaper in March 1940 explains that, "although it has a small beginning, we expect great things of it in the future." Therefore, the newspaper was monikered The Acorn. Not strictly a newspaper, The Acorn includes poems and creative writing in addition to school happenings.

Scope and Contents The Ivy and the Acorn was a literary magazine born from the Middle School newspaper (which also included creative writing), The Acorn, giving opportunity for individual expression to students in Kindergarten through Class XII. A student editor and Board managed its publication from 1943 until 1954.Note that the 1945 Bulletin states that Mrs. Pease, head of the English department, "streamlined and re-christened the school...

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NBS News became The Shield beginning with the December 1948 issue. Intended originally as a factual school newspaper reporting on school functions, in 1951 it was reorganized to include more discussion and opinions as the voice of Council, edited by the Chairman of the Committee of Arts.

Source: 1951 Yearbook, p. 34

Scope and Contents Philomel is one of the most acclaimed high school literary journals in the country. First published in 1955, Philomel serves as a sampling and survey of art, photography, and writing of the Upper School. It was preceded by Festival of the Written Word as a publication in 1953 and 1954, and an ongoing opportunity to read compositions aloud for others, judged by outside literary figures. Philomel...

Scope and Contents Nightingale's student newspaper, The Spectator, features articles, opinion columns, profiles, and reviews (of art, music, books, theater, etc.) written and edited by Upper School girls. In addition to covering news within the schoolhouse, the student journalists often address a wide range of issues that extend well beyond the blue doors. The Spectator continues to be published by students multiple times per year.The dimensions of the...

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Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

Scope and Contents This series includes various news publications over the years created by Middle School students. Bytes from the Bird began sometime around 1986 as a Middle School student newspaper (it first appears in the school's yearbook in 1986-87). A faculty advisor oversees the students' work and publication. It ceased publication after 1996, the last year it appeared in the school yearbook "activities" section. The archives holds issues dating from January...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group:

Student Publications consist of Nightingale student-created content published by students, usually under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Publications include student newspapers, literary magazines, art magazines, foreign language magazines, humor, and entertainment publications. Most are created by Upper School students, although some Middle School publications are included. The archives does not have full runs of most student publications.

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Lux magazine was published just once.