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The Nighthawk Times

The student voice of Northfield High School

October 2026 Edition

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News

Community

“Vibrant Denver” Heats Up

By James Scott

Summer heat forced the Montbello Branch Library to close 14 times in four weeks. A $10.9 million fix is coming through the Vibrant Denver Bond, but construction isn’t set to start until 2028.

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Sports

Arts & Culture

Culture

History of Carnaval

By Avianna Rodriguez

This year’s Homecoming theme isn’t a carnival with clowns and a Ferris wheel. Here’s what Carnaval is, when it happens, and why it fits Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Staff

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James Scott

Co-Editor-in-Chief

12th Grade

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Avianna Rodriguez

Co-Editor-in-Chief

12th Grade

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Kristina Harlan

Faculty Advisor

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The Nighthawk Times is the student-run newspaper of Northfield High School, part of the Denver Public School District. Written, edited, and produced entirely by students, the paper covers news, sports, and arts and culture from around our school and community.

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