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NPHS music taste impacts generations
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It is the evening of Dec. 15, 1976 in Buffalo, New York. Kiss is playing at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium surrounded by thousands of fans for a night of Rock n’ Roll to recount the band’s debut album that was released only two years prior. Managing to bring people together for a single night…
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“Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth” redefines gameplay
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Final Fantasy VII is an installment of the Japanese fantasy series released in late January of 1997. The game has recently been revisited by developers Square Enix, resulting in a major revamp. The series will be released in three parts, with the first official part having been released in 2020. And now, we have…
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‘Gruff’ tackles the nuance of personal relationships
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On March 1, Julian Curi uploaded a handmade, paper-animated and puppeteered short film to his YouTube channel Righteous Robot. Following community donations over the course of a year and a half, and culminating over two million views within the first week of its release, “Gruff” is a beautiful work of film that is a…
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“The Crucible” offers insight and student opportunity
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On the surface, reading or watching “The Crucible” is a form of entertainment based on a hysteric period, yet diving into the context and moral lessons of our country’s complex past, reveals its ever present applicability to today’s world. From March 14 to 17, the NPHS theater department performed Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, “The…
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Women lead larger gothic roles
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Upon typing “gothic literature themes” into Google’s search bar, a list of topics can be spotted. Among them, you can catch the not-so-surprising theme of “women in distress.” Of course, considering the gothic genre peaked in the late 18th century, the concept of emotional insight in women was yet to be seen just as…
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Historical Rainfall floods Southern California
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Recent rain storms brought flooding and destruction to Southern California. An atmospheric river that lasted from Feb. 3-7 brought incredible rainfall, in some areas as much as 14 inches in five days, and caused mudslides and evacuations. A second storm began Feb. 19-20. On the 19, two of three southbound lanes closed due to…
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Declan McKenna’s third album contemplates modern society
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On Feb. 9, English indie songwriter Declan McKenna–best known for his track titled “Brazil,” a commentary on the costs of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and inequity within the country–released his third studio album, “What Happened to the Beach?” The album outlines McKenna’s retrospective outlook on past decisions and viewpoint on looming societal issues,…
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Trump wins New Hampshire primary election in 2024
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On the morning of Jan. 24, primary election results broke out for New Hampshire, with former President Donald Trump securing the republican primary with 54% of the vote. President Joe Biden won the democratic write-in vote by 63%, however Trump won New Hampshire with over 176,000 votes. Less than a week prior to the…
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Music Corner
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Within the first two weeks of 2024, Kali Uchis warmed up January’s chill beginning with her fifth studio album, and sophomore-spanish album, Orquídeas (Orchids). The R&B-pop album encapsulates a journey of self-love, divine femininity and luxury, with the classic allure that makes Uchis’s sound her own. The title track “¿Cómo Así?” (How So?) sets…
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Holiday adoption destroys animal’s futures
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The holiday season is often synonymous with warmth, joy, and the spirit of giving. Amidst the festivities, one trend that persists each year is the impulsive adoption of pets as surprise gifts. While the gesture may stem from good intentions, the aftermath often paints a bleak picture. Year after year, many well-meaning individuals rush…