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Legislation saves UC Berkeley’s diminished admissions allowance
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The University of California, (UC) Berkeley will be accepting more than 5,000 first-year college students this year following changes to admissions resolved by Governor Gavin Newsom. A court order issued over housing issues would have cut some admissions and forced several thousand students online or deferred admission offers. However, new legislation signed by Newson…
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NPHS Swim team dives into competition
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The NPHS swim team prioritizes repetition in practice in order to maintain success and accomplish their goals during this 2022 spring season. Reese Bentley, sophomore, swims for the varsity team and has been swimming competitively since she was nine. Outside of the high school team, Bentley also swims for a club team. “I am…
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Music Corner
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Following his majorly successful record “Pony,” fans eagerly anticipated Rex Orange County (Alex O’Connor’s one man band) to release more heart wrenching music. However, when O’Connor released his chipper single “KEEP IT UP,” it was clear he would not be supplying the traditional break-up ballads he has become known for. His fourth album “WHO…
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Childhood pets grow old as we grow up
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“You wanna go for a walk?” “Go potty!” “Want a treat?” “No barking!” These are phrases that every dog owner knows well and uses daily. As ridiculous as it sounds, this “baby talk” is woven into my everyday speech. My fear is that someday I won’t ever use it again. I don’t remember the…
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“The Batman” serves justice to the character
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“The Batman,” released March 4, 2022, paints the perfect view of what Batman is meant to be. Through the directing, acting and even lighting the ominous tone of Gotham and the hero himself is shown as it has always been intended. Robert Pattinson stars as Bruce Wayne and with his performance brings to light…
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Protests break out in the streets of Russia
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Russia in February of 2022 launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a decision which became heavily criticized by the public, from even within Russia. Protests on Russian streets have broken out since then in retaliation to the invasion. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since around 2014, which has continued into…
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Hip hop choreographs creativity on campus
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Once the music turns on, the excitement begins for the NPHS hip hop club as they practice for their next big number. Starting up at the beginning of the school year, the hip hop club strives to foster a collaborative environment to dance, choreograph and create. Nour Abdelhadi, senior and co-captain and choreographer of…
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Students showcases skills at Talent Show
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With a 300 dollar prize at stake, students of NPHS had the opportunity to show off their talents, whether that be singing or an entire Dance Dance Revolution routine. After singing a rendition of Easy On Me by Adele, as well as the complementing piano part, Allie Mohelnitzky, sophomore, emerged the winner. Mohelnitzky began…
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The Capitol insurrection trials begin
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On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of people from across the country visited Washington D.C. in an attempt to avoid the certification of the 2020 election, collectively storming the capital in a coup d’etat. After the insurrection, many people have been detained and put on trial. Many right-wing extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers,…
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Buddhism needs to be taught more accurately
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Being part of a Buddhist family, my childhood is painted with memories of practicing Buddhist traditions and values. At such a young age, of course, I didn’t fully grasp the complexities of the Buddhist beliefs, or the deeper meaning and symbolism behind our traditions. However, I did have a general understanding of Buddhism as…