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NPHS staff determine new bell schedule for 22-23 school year
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On Oct. 13, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 328, which prohibits high schools from starting instructional school minutes before 8:30 a.m. by 2022. Due to this new bill, NPHS teachers and administration have been working together to put forth a new schedule for the 2022-2023 school year. Currently zero period begins at…
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“Blue Period” creates art within art
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The world of fine art is one that often comes as a mystery to those looking from the outside. “Blue Period,” an anime series that recently came out on Netflix, provides insight into the emotional challenges and victories that accompany the pursuit of art. The series follows Japanese high school student Yatora Yaguchi, who…
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Disney shifts from formula in “Encanto”
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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 the Madrigal family. The Madrigal family lives in a sentient magical house, and each member of the family is given a supernatural gift at the age of five. At…
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Betty White passes away at 99 years old
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On Dec. 31 2021, Betty White, a beloved actress among many, passed away at the age of 99. White was best known for her comedic work on numerous television shows and movies. White was 63 when the “Golden Girls,” a seven season sitcom, premiered. White grew up in the Los Angeles area which allowed…
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“Don’t Look Up” is a disappointing satire
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With the political climate in our nation becoming increasingly polarized by the day, many in the nation question whether their government actually is concerned for the common good or for their own selfish desires. “Don’t Look Up” attempts to address these issues in a satirical film, hypothesizing that our government would turn to greed…
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Omicron variant surges in United States
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The original COVID-19 virus strand has spread across the world wreaking havoc on the places it travels to. It has been over two years since the birth of the virus and although there is a vaccine for the COVID-19, new variants have emerged, increasing problems for all healthcare workers. Several variants of COVID-19 have…
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Music documentaries bring groove to 2021
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In a year where music and the joys it can bring were needed more than ever, these music documentaries knocked it out of the park. In “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road,” Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine brings audiences along for the ride of a lifetime. Wilson, who reached international stardom in The Beach Boys,…
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Cast of Harry Potter return back to Hogwarts
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On Jan. 1, the original cast of the Harry Potter movies gathered together on the film set to recap and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” After spending 10 years filming the eight movies together, cast members and filmmakers from across the series used this opportunity…
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Sewage shakes hands with LA beaches
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Over eight million gallons of sewage caused Southern California beaches from Long Beach to Ranchos Palos Verdes to close temporarily, as directed by health officials. All swimming beaches were closed as well, after a sewer collapsed in Carson City, California, due to the failure of a 48-inch sewer main after a harsh rainstorm on…
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“Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach” brings fresh frights
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On Dec. 16 and 17, the highly anticipated video game, “Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach” was released in the United States and worldwide. Created by Steel Wool Studios, Five Nights at Freddy’s, commonly known as FNAF, is a survival horror video game that is famous for its frightening jumpscares, eerie animatronics and rich…