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Music Corner
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Sam Fender is about to take the musical world by storm. The UK-based artist’s new record “Seventeen Going Under” is a gut-wrenching love letter to North Shields, miles more intimate than his debut “Hypersonic Missiles.” It’s not lost on Fender that this album is a bittersweet reflection of himself more than it is of…
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New teachers arrive at NPHS
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The return to on-campus learning sees many fresh faces on our teaching staff. Teachers like Alejandro Fernandez, Jenna Chappel, and Andrea Ganon, have all joined the NPHS faculty this year. Fernandez, a US government and world history teacher, decided to teach at NPHS because of the Newcomer Program. “I was an English learner myself…
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Best dance crew steals the spotlight
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Have you ever wondered what a dancing football player would look like? Best Dance Crew, which took place Friday, Oct. 8, was full of energy, dances, celebrity judges and surprises. Different programs such as IB diploma, NPHS staff and various sports teams each took the stage as they showed off their hours of work…
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Squid Game brings a new perspective to wealth
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The new Netflix show “Squid Game” was released, and viewers are already beginning to anticipate a new season. Even though the show is not originally in English, many people have been raving about the emotions this show will bring to you within the first season. The show starts with a company gathering 456 random…
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Schools need better education on physical health
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In health class during freshman year, we learned the basics of nutrition, ending the unit by creating our own balanced meal. However, I did not feel properly prepared for designing my meals smartly. I tried looking at nutrition labels and eating right, but quickly failed. Although health class does provide a good baseline on…
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Creativity drives intelligence
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There is a scientific theory, the idea of being “left-brain or right-brain dominant.” Left brain thinkers are analytical or methodical, and right-brain thinkers are said to be more creative. The left-brainers use logic and the right-brainers use subjectivity. AKA, good at math and not good at math. Normally, people are one or another, which…
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Ted Lasso season two wins over people’s hearts
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With the arrival of season two, “Ted Lasso” remains one of the top shows in modern television. The comedy series had an extremely successful first season, winning seven of its twenty Emmy award nominations. Streaming on Apple TV+, the series follows a former American football coach named Ted Lasso, whose optimism and puns seem…
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NPHS wrestling team rolls back onto the mats
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With the new season just beginning, the NPHS wrestling team is starting to get back in shape and prepare for upcoming matches. Brandon Bauman, senior, is glad to be spending his third and final year on the team with a full in-person season and actual matches. “One of my friends did wrestling, and I…
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Our rallying needs to be respectful
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Many seniors have been so excited to get back to cheering on the sidelines at sporting events after a year and a half online. Our Panther pride shines brightly through the Panther Pit, where students overwhelm the bleachers to cheer on our sports teams, an activity loved by many. As much as I love…
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Girls’ Tennis serves into a new season
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The varsity and junior varsity girls’ tennis teams are still thriving even after the pandemic shut down most sports. The tennis players were able to return to their full season at the start of the year because tennis is a low contact sport which abides by safety regulations. Elizabeth Benson, senior, is excited to…