Articles by Parker Bohl
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Do not disregard black-and-white cinema
While there are many, many beautiful films that use color to enhance the story and reveal the emotions of characters, films without color find creative...
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Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster
26 Taylor Swift fans filed a lawsuit against Live Nation on Dec. 20 in California following the unprecedented prices of tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming...
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Marching Band ceases to join in competitions
In past years, band students at NPHS learned a marching band routine that they performed during halftime shows at football games and competed in competitions....
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NPHS reacts to heatwave
On Sept. 4, the temperature in Thousand Oaks reached 109 degrees fahrenheit, creating a a significant spike in a week and a half long heatwave....
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Susan Heraper retires after 12 years
After 12 years of tireless work in the Sage Library and 25 years of teaching in total, Susan Heraper is retiring from NPHS. From inspiring...
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Borderline hero passes away in motorcycle crash
Hero of the Borderline shooting from 2018, Matthew Wennerstrom, died in a motorcycle crash on Feb 28. Wennerstorm hit an SUV at Lynn and Kelly...
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Debate argues their way to state competition
On Saturday, Feb. 26, the debate team of NPHS competed in a tournament where 2 of our own students qualified for states. After many rounds...
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Be original- not revisional
If the internet is any indication, many people take issue with Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree” and its illustration of extreme selflessness. Its famously melancholy...
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Disney shifts from formula in “Encanto”
Disney’s latest animated film, “Encanto”, uses its medium to its advantage more than the average CGI release. It takes place in Colombia and focuses on...
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“Home Sweet Home Alone” fails to understand filmmaking
Since 1990 six Home Alone films have been released, only two of which manage to earn above 30% on Rotten Tomatoes. The last three remakes...