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Writers Guild of America ends strike with new AMPTP deal
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On Sept. 27, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) signed a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to end their recent strike. The contract gives writers protection against the use of artificial intelligence, along with better residual payments for streaming platforms, higher pay in general and minimum…
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“Paris: The Memoir” proves to be a compelling story
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Many people, including myself, had discounted thoughts when they heard that Paris Hilton was coming out with a memoir. It seemed like she had a boring life of growing up rich and staying rich. As it turns out, she had a lot to say in her 336-page book. Despite the book starting in Hilton’s…
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24 hour theater jumpstarts many students’ creativity
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Theater productions are usually a big commitment. However, twice a year, students can participate in a theater production for just 24 hours. On Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., people from all over the community get to see the blood, sweat and tears that are put into these acts each year. According to head of…
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Just in: Man Who Allegedly Tried To Overturn Election Is Free To Run For President Again
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We the people hope that our elected officials, specifically presidents, will do whatever it takes to keep our democracy protected. Before a president is sworn into office, they must vow “to the best of [their] Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” (U.S. Const., article II, section 1.) What would…
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Students attend lively concerts
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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…
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Elon Musk should not be individually responsible for Twitter
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Social media has always been controversial. Whether the conversation is on the mental health of teens, politicians doing God-knows-what with Cambridge Analytica, or celebrities face-tuning their photos, there tends to be a lot of contrasting opinions on every social media platform. Lately, it seems that the discourse has shifted to account verification on apps…
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Finland joins NATO after a year of waiting
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On April 4, 2023, Finland officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the 31st member of the alliance, after their long reputation of remaining neutral. Their membership was completed during a gathering at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This addition of Finland increases the organization’s border with Russia by about 830 miles.…
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Justice served for Gwyneth Paltrow
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Celebrity court cases, and the drama behind them, are nothing new to people who already keep tabs on celebrities. Whether it is between two celebrities, a celebrity and a 9-5 worker, they tend to get a decent amount of coverage. And the stereotype of people suing the rich for no reason other than money…
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Bite the hand that feeds: Tucker Carlson edition
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No matter where you look on the political spectrum, extreme views are easy to find. Social media echo chambers are nothing new. But it is unusual for the White House to call any one specific person uncredible, but it did just that on Mar 8th, when press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre condemned Tucker Carlson’s cherry-picked…
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The faults of tipping culture
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These days no matter where you go, you’re asked to tip the workers. It used to just be for servers at restaurants, but now it’s for baristas at Starbucks, too. With the recent financial tensions experienced by average Americans, people are asking how much we should really be tipping, and why we became used…