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“Emma.” brings new dimension to Jane Austen classic
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In Autumn de Wilde’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma.,” Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma Woodhouse, a clever and flawed young woman in Georgian-era England who spends her days interfering in the lives of those around her. This lighthearted, airy take on a classic provides a new depth to the familiar story. Unbothered with providing…
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“Clouds” tells a heart-wrenching true story
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This past October, Disney+ released their take on the life of Zach Sobiech, singer and writer of the song “Clouds.” The movie pays respect to the life of Sobiech, and tells a heartwarming coming-of-age story that will leave you curled up on your couch, clutching a tissue box. “Clouds” opens up with Sobiech during…
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Dance team pirouettes into in-person practices
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Due to the pandemic, NPHS dance team has had to make many adjustments to how they practice and interact, including starting the year off holding practices over Zoom. This created challenges ranging from coordinating movement to creating bonds with teammates. Being on the dance team for her first year, Jordan Jaglowski, freshman, said that…
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Periods with Pride advocates for menstrual equity
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Periods with Pride is an organization that strives to fight period poverty and advocate for menstrual equity. NPHS students recently created a club on campus to bring those efforts on a local level. Himani Pothulu, sophomore and one of the co-presidents of the club, explained that she was inspired to start this club when…
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Trump’s fraud claims are damaging to democracy
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Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the election. Most sensible people looked at the electoral college and realized that a Biden victory is inevitable. However, certain people, most prominently current Pres. Donald Trump, continue to undermine the integrity of the democratic process by claiming voter fraud conspiracies without merit. The United States…
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Athletes sign off for college
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For many high school athletes, years of hard work and dedication lead up to one thing: being committed to play their sport in college. For these students, it was never a question of if they were going to play a sport in college, it was always where. Some of these talented athletes attend NPHS…
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We must do Stacey Abrams better
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The Georgia runoff elections could not be more important, as their results will indicate the balance of power within the Senate. The efficacy of the Biden administration is almost singularly dependent on the ruling party these results will cement. Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and Democratic nominee in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, is…
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ASG prepares for National Inclusive Schools Week
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CVUSD schools have been diligently preparing for the week of Dec. 7, the designated dates for this year’s annual National Inclusive Schools Week celebrations. At the Nov. 3 board meeting in which the resolution was approved, many spoke up in support of its significance. “The positive experiences of inclusive opportunities often prepare us for…
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Boys tennis swings back into the courts
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With last year’s season getting cut off short due to the pandemic, the NPHS boys tennis team is finally back onto the courts. Members of the team have found this new routine a different adjustment from past years and are adapting to the small changes in training. Raghav Rapaka, sophomore, has been playing tennis…
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” still has something to say
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The Christmas film released in 1947 is still a festive classic worth revisiting this year. From the legendary performances by nearly every actor in the film to the timeless message and heart-warming conclusion, it’s well worth considering. The film opens with stars, which represent angels, in the sky discussing how to save George Bailey,…