Author: Melissa Geher

  • Observing behind the scenes of a kitchen

    As the welcoming presence of a restaurant envelopes those within, the food served is cherished but those behind the kitchen are often forgotten. From restaurant kitchens to school cafeterias, chefs spend countless hours perfecting their food to meet the standards of a wide range of taste buds. Growing up, Mackinnon Beaton, owner of Mack’s…

  • Tourism negatively tackles society

    Tourism negatively tackles society

    International travel reached a record 1.4 billion tourist arrivals in 2019, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. By the year 2030, tourist arrivals are expected to reach up to1.8 billion. These rising numbers call for such growth to be managed responsibly to seize best the opportunities tourism can generate for communities worldwide.…

  • Senior activities culminate the school year

    Senior activities culminate the school year

    Prom Prom is a once in a lifetime high school event that many students have been anticipating for since a young age. Held at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills, upperclassmen had the pleasure to eat, dance and view the prom court winners. Along with Sunshine Roth and Carter Kawaguchi, seniors, Michael Flaherty, senior,…

  • Hip hop choreographs creativity on campus

    Hip hop choreographs creativity on campus

    Once the music turns on, the excitement begins for the NPHS hip hop club as they practice for their next big number. Starting up at the beginning of the school year, the hip hop club strives to foster a collaborative environment to dance, choreograph and create. Nour Abdelhadi, senior and co-captain and choreographer of…

  • Guest speaker encourages the study of anthropology

    Guest speaker encourages the study of anthropology

    On National Anthropology Day, Feb. 17, Durga Kale, Ph.D student at University of Calgary, spoke on the lack of high school anthropology classes through a Zoom lecture. Within her speech, Kale gave an overview of anthropology and provided avenues for the students to explore. The NPHS anthropology class is the only high school anthropology…

  • Music Corner

    On Feb. 4, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski released her sixth studio album, “Laurel Hell,” her first release after declaring an indefinite hiatus in 2019. Through 11 tracks and 32 minutes, “Laurel Hell’’ incorporates a moody synth-pop tone, which is a shift from the singer’s earlier grunge indie rock style. “Laurel Hell ‘’ explores the notions…

  • Suspect revealed in Anne Frank’s betrayal

    Suspect revealed in Anne Frank’s betrayal

    For many years, historians have been looking into the prime suspect for the betrayal of Anne Frank and her family. More than 75 years later, a possible suspect has been uncovered. After working for 27 years, retired FBI agent Vince Pankoke has finally discovered a likely culprit: Arnold van den Bergh, a father, Jewish…

  • Youtube Sensation Adalia Rose Williams dies at 15

    Youtube Sensation Adalia Rose Williams dies at 15

    On Jan.15 2021, YouTube star Adalia Rose Williams died at 15 years old from a rare genetic disease. Her death was announced on her Facebook and Instagram pages. “She came into it quietly and left quietly, but her life was far from it,” the Facebook and Instagram posts read. “She touched MILLIONS of people…

  • “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach” brings fresh frights

    “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach” brings fresh frights

    On Dec. 16 and 17, the highly anticipated video game, “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach” was released in the United States and worldwide. Created by Steel Wool Studios, Five Nights at Freddy’s, commonly known as FNAF, is a survival horror video game that is famous for its frightening jumpscares, eerie animatronics and rich…

  • Facing the highs and lows of school breaks

    Facing the highs and lows of school breaks

    School breaks are a time for students to unwind from the pressure of school and spend time with family. As much as people long for a break, it remains a temporary getaway from stress in life. Even though no homework was assigned to me over fall break, I could still feel all the pressures…