Articles by Megan Vlietstra
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We need to pop our political bubbles
So frequently, we find ourselves caught up in our own little world, or bubble. We surround ourselves with things that we enjoy, activities that entertain...
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Students “Hang With the Best” at a local art show
Every year, students participate in the “Hang With the Best” art show. This year, Ava Cooper, senior, took home the first place award for photography...
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Teachers train for trauma identification within students
A survey done by NCTSN Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators found that, by age 16, one in four students have experienced some sort of trauma....
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Quartet finishes their senior year on a high note
Many children can only dream of growing up and singing with their best friends on stage. Bella Scott, Alisha Patel, Jillian Cotone and Brenda Herron,...
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NPHS students take to the street in the 2018 LA Women’s March
Over half a million people took to the streets in Los Angeles to participate in the Women’s March on Jan. 20. This event mirrored the...
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Get off your phone
Every morning I wake up and reach for my phone. I check Instagram, Snapchat, emails, text messages and even Facebook if I am feeling adventurous....
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Aspects of sibling relationships go unnoticed
Practically every morning my sister, Rachel and I fight. We fight about clothes, electronics and other stupid stuff that just gets on our nerves. I...
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NP hosts annual Mistletoe Tournament
Coaches and teammates cheer as the center attacker swims the water polo ball down the pool towards the goal. She and her team line up...
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The new “Thor” crashes on screen
“Thor Ragnarok” is the newest, much-anticipated addition to the Marvel series, drawing attention since it was first announced in 2014. It features Chris Hemsworth as...
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The effect of the ideal body
What it makes students feel Across the nation, people look in the mirror, and what they see is not what they want. Instead of an...