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Bold in Italics publishes a new issue
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Bold in Italics, NPHS’ semi-annual magazine that showcases some of the students’ best artwork, writing and photography, has released a brand new issue. This issue focuses on the correlation between visual art and poetry, as well as a contest for whoever created the best companion piece. First place winner Grace Hernandez, senior, who won…
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NPHS choir puts on year-end concert
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From May 25 to May 26, The NPHS choir department had their annual Year-End Concert. The event is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of chamber and concert choir students, as well as the graduating class of 2023. Some of the songs performed over the course of the show included “You’ll be in my Heart”…
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The state of Montana bans TikTok
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On May 17, 2023, Governor Greg Gianforte of Montana signed a bill that would effectively ban the popular app TikTok in the state. The bill makes the operation and distribution of the app illegal, with a $10,000 fine per day if the laws are infringed. Gianforte composed a tweet to announce his decision to…
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Ms. Dogancay wins teacher of the year
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On May 19, Debbie Dogancay, NPHS’ very own IB coordinator and science teacher, was named the Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Dogancay has been a teacher at NPHS for 22 years, and this is the first time she’s won this coveted award. “It’s a little strange to be singled out in this way…
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When creativity takes over the pen
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Prologue The small yet present writers of NPHS go above and beyond the writing required in their English classes. Talented script writers, poets and authors are among campus, changing the world one word at a time through their artistic insights. Writing outside the classroom is highly beneficial for creative expression. Books For many of…
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The Confederate movement lies to you
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Something that I consistently find shocking about American culture is its strange obsession with the Civil War. Across the 50 states, one might find odd reenactments and museums relating to the war, and more specifically, the Confederacy. While Confederate iconography was always a strange piece of Americana, it was mostly contained in the southern…
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It’s a-mid: “Super Mario Bros. disappoints
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“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is the latest feature from Illumination, the studio responsible for “Despicable Me,” “The Lorax” and the creation of the Minions, a pop culture epidemic we are unfortunately still living through. Released on April 5, 2023 to a lukewarm consensus from critics, the film still managed to rake in almost…
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Music Corner
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For many, the 2023 Oscars were a success. Several films, both new and original, were rewarded and it was a great night to celebrate the best that 2022 cinema had to offer. Unfortunately, not everything got its due praise. One of the biggest snubs of the evening was in the Best Original Score category.…
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Student VS. Teacher
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1. What animal did St. Patrick drive out of Ireland according to Irish folklore? McCormick: Sheep Pensivy: Pigs A: Snakes 0-0 Ssseems like they need to brush up on their old Ireland knowledge. 2. What 90’s artist released the song “Gettin’ Jiggy With It”? McCormick: Actually no idea 🙂 Pensivy: Ice Cube A: Will…
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Restore the integrity of Super Bowl commercials
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The year is 1984. Two of the most famous and effective advertising campaigns have just dropped during Super Bowl XVIII, those being Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef” commercial, as well as Apple’s “1984” commercial. When initially brought into the public zeitgeist, these were immediate successes. They had achieved the ultimate goal of any Super Bowl…