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Jenna Naumann strives for service
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It’s easy to lose motivation while being locked up in our homes, but Jenna Naumann, sophomore, is determined to stay active and help out those in need. “I am going to make the most of my time at home by continuing to serve our community by making masks and by trying to learn new…
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Watch the best episodes of “The Office”
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Many know and love “The Office.” Whether it be student or adult, we all enjoy the laughs this mock-unmentary brings. Through Jim, Pam, Michael, Dwight, and many others, we are able to connect with these normal people experiencing emotions we have all felt in our lives, uncomfortable or not. The series has many great…
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Grace Chen adjusts to life home from college
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Nobody is left unaffected during a crisis, but the abrupt switch to online school for students has presented a difficult challenge. This uncertain time has left many students wondering how the remainder of the school year and beyond will go, including Grace Chen, a freshman at Vanderbilt University. Chen had just returned to school…
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Softball players hit it out of the park
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Softball is a game of anticipation, players holding their breath at every hit of the bat, every stealing of a base, especially when all bases are loaded. Many students have joined the team, adding to the thrill and excitement of the game. Alexa Paradis, sophomore, has been playing softball for seven years and loves…
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Baking is bittersweet
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As a child, I would watch my grandma as she made all sorts of cookies and pies, wanting to be as skilled as her. I remember how I would help her make pie crust, laughing at her curse as she struggled with the dough. She helped me learn how to bake, showing me how…
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Mental illnesses are no joke
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As our society evolves and advances, stress and anxiety levels have rapidly increased, leading to mental illnesses and the struggles that come with them. According to Recovery Village, one in five Americans today suffer from mental illness. This era has brought awareness about mental health disorders and its treatments, as more students and adults…
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Tired of the same old message
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Every year, students are expected to read several pieces of literature in their English classes. As a sophomore, this year’s books are quite disappointing compared to last year’s, repeating the same similar message along with useless fluff. William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” aims to inform people on how much we are naturally…
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What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day?
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Love is in the air for me, for you, for all On February 14 this year, some were greeted with flowers, chocolate and lots of treats. Lovers rekindled their connections and children ran around with a sweet tooth for Valentine’s candies. Valentine’s Day, a classic Hallmark holiday, brings joy to those young and old,…
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Tea Time with Lorena Caulfield
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Lorena Caulfield, sports medicine teacher here at NPHS, recently won the teacher of the month award from the CVUSD. She is known to be a passionate teacher who is eager to help students grow, with CVUSD stating that she “makes an immeasurable impact each, and every day.” This award allowed her hard work over…
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Why am I still watching the Oscars?
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Although Janelle Monáe thought that the Oscars were a good time to “come alive,” the long, boring show did the exact opposite. Monáe wanted the audience to get excited for the show that was supposed to honor everyone present, but her strange song that transitioned from “A beautiful day in the neighborhood” to an…