The Mirror

The student-run newspaper of Northwood School in Lake Placid.

What is Design Thinking?

Design thinking, also known as user-centered design, is a five-step problem-solving process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test/refine) that helps people create better products, services, and policies. Design thinking centers the […]

Baker Hits 100-Goal Milestone

Australian Mitchell Baker ’24 has finally hit the 100-goal benchmark. Reaching this milestone is just a step in the right direction for the Georgetown soccer commit. No other Northwood soccer […]

Chess Club Brings School Together

Chess Club is the newest addition to the Northwood extra-curricular catalog. The Chess Club was founded by Nathaniel Wright ‘25 and Trey Frantz ‘25, who said, “We wanted to start […]

World Affairs Club Hopes to Educate and Unify School Community

The World Affairs Club is a new student club at Northwood. Founded and run by Sydney Kuder ‘25 and Cecilia Keller ’25, a group of FIS ski girls who hope […]

The Northwood Mirror

The student-run newspaper of Northwood School in Lake Placid

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Hamish Riddell

Northwood Life

What is Design Thinking?

Design thinking, also known as user-centered design, is a five-step problem-solving process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test/refine) that…

Northwood Life

Baker Hits 100-Goal Milestone

Australian Mitchell Baker ’24 has finally hit the 100-goal benchmark. Reaching this milestone is just a step in…

Northwood Life

Chess Club Brings School Together

Chess Club is the newest addition to the Northwood extra-curricular catalog. The Chess Club was founded by Nathaniel…

Northwood Life

More Time for Science Labs

Northwood School has implemented new science lab blocks for the 2023-2024 school year. Each Tuesday in the fall…