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Managing Mental Health
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As people experience online school, social injustices and loneliness through the pandemic, mental health has been severely impacted. Although we have come a long way in deconstructing the stigma behind mental illness, student voices have shown that there is still more work to be done. Mental health is not a binary issue, and each…
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Gatorade honors Colin Sahlman
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Gatorade’s 2021 California Boys Cross Country Player of the Year was awarded to the second NPHS athlete, Colin Sahlman, junior, on April 15. This is Gatorade’s 36th year awarding this honor that recognizes remarkable athletes who are the best in the state. Pose- As a junior, Sahlman strives to achieve more and is currently…
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Caitlin Meaney loved fish tacos and life
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Caitlin Meaney was known for her red hair and her beautiful soul, always keeping her head held high no matter what challenges came her way. After her five years of battle against osteosarcoma, she peacefully passed away on April 24 in Cedars Sinai Medical Center. Meaney touched the hearts of many and her legacy…
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School counselors should not be responsible for DIS services
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The recommended student to counselor ratio of 250:1 comes from the American School Counselor Association. At the beginning of the 2020-2021, a decrease in the number of returning Intensive School Based Therapists (ISBTs), led the district to shift some of the workload of these employees to typical school counselors. This decision has placed responsibilities…
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Class of 2021 Senior Map
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Click the links below to access the Class of 2021 Senior Maps for California and the U.S./International. Quotes for seniors with the last name beyond Purcell alphabetically will also be located on these maps. Congratulations to the Class of 2021! California Map U.S./International Map
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Boys swim succeeds against the current
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When Wonjin Ko, senior, entered his sophomore year, he had one time in mind. One minute and 31.02 seconds, the record time for the 200 yard freestyle relay race at NPHS. Losing his opportunity to break the 200 yard relay record in last spring, Ko made a comeback with his teammates in his last…
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#HumansofNP: Positives in Quarantine
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Click the link below to access our #HumansofNP spread for our 2021 Special Edition Magazine, in which we interviewed people on positives that they have found or developed during COVID-19. #HumansofNP2021
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Letter from the Editors
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We did not foresee that we would once again create our annual special edition magazine remotely. This past year has been an undeniably challenging year, but it has also been a year full of reflection, growth and empathy. We wanted our eighth magazine to highlight the tests that students have faced mentally, as well…
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Class of 2021 Senior Quotes
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Due to the sheer volume of submissions, some of this year’s senior quotes had to fall on the Class of 2021 Senior Maps. Below is the link to the senior quote page, which contains the quotes for every senior up until the last name “Purcell.” Quotes for students whose last name falls after Purcell…
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Cultural clubs spotlight communities
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One important way in which students celebrate cultural diversity is through the several cultural clubs present at the high schools. These student groups create an enriched school environment that is more inclusive and representative of the student body. With hope on the horizon, club leadership is planning for their reunions on campus and eventual…