Author: Kira Ivarsdottir

  • Letters from the Editors

    Going into this school year as Co-Editors-in-Chief, we had many visions for our staff. Many of which were larger than life and many of which we have been fortunately able to achieve. This year, we reported at the GOP Presidential Debate where several of our staff members were able to interview influential politicians alongside…

  • Students attend lively concerts

    Students attend lively concerts

    After long weeks of hard work and rigorous extra-curriculars, students look for a positive outlet, and what better place is there to express your frustrations and sing your inner feelings than a concert featuring your favorite artist or band? Students all around NPHS share their favorite concerts and artists they had the pleasure of…

  • “Shrinking” is consumed with positivity

    “Shrinking” is consumed with positivity

    Made by the creators of “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking” has recently gained corpus amounts of popularity through their weekly releases of the show’s episodes, ending in late March. After watching the trailer and being mildly intrigued, I gave the unconventional Apple TV show a chance; and needless to say, my family and I were hooked.…

  • History has its eyes on your dress

    History has its eyes on your dress

    Ever since I was little, I was told that I focused too much on my appearance, regarding what clothes I wore, how I did my hair, even how much makeup that I put on. How can girls possibly find the inspiration to not care about how others view them in an ever-changing and ‘love…

  • Student entrepreneurs take on the world

    Overview NPHS is filled with many student entrepreneurs whose business range from a diverse set of topics, from clothes to cookies, or designs to delectables, these students not only have managed to turn their passions into profit, but also learned how to market, sell, and ship their respective products in this great era of…

  • Shohei Ohtani aids team Japan in WBC win

    Shohei Ohtani aids team Japan in WBC win

    After 14 years since their last win, the Japanese national team took home an exciting win in the World Baseball Classic winning 3-2 against the USA team last Tuesday, making Japan rank first place in the WBC. At the end of the game, it came down to Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout at the…

  • Netflix viewers are impressed by “Lockwood & Co”

    Netflix viewers are impressed by “Lockwood & Co”

    Based on the lesser-known book series by Jonathan Stroud, “Lockwood & Co” is taking Netflix by storm during this rainy season. Like many viewers, I had not read the series beforehand yet I was completely taken aback by excitement and surprise while watching the series. Set in present-day London, the show begins with an…

  • Music Corner

    Music Corner

    After 6 years of waiting, SZA, Solána Imani Rowe, finally released her third debut album “SOS” leaving fans such as myself are absolutely gobsmacked. With her teaser single “Shirt” being released two months before the album’s release, fans were eagerly aching for more and SZA gave us more. On Dec. 9, 2022, listeners all…

  • Extreme weather is affecting lives

    Extreme weather is affecting lives

    Many Newbury Park locals can agree that the winter this year has been colder, rainier and windier than most. With the severe cold and seemingly never-ending floods, our communities have been greatly affected. The Effect During extreme weather, the unhoused population is one of the most vulnerable groups in the community. Luckily, there are…

  • Qatar slanders FIFA World Cup

    Qatar slanders FIFA World Cup

    Dating back 94 years in 1930, the first World Cup took place in Uruguay, launching an admirable legacy in the world of soccer. More recently, however, the legacy has been tainted with discrimination and conspiracy. During the bidding process of deciding the next host for the World Cup, Qatar bid on many innovative features,…