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Book bans limit perspectives and violate First Amendment rights
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The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution was created to protect the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. Unfortunately, our nation’s fundamental ideas are being debated as our First Amendment rights have been trialed in recent years. This happens primarily through book bannings and other forms of censorship. The protections that are…
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Music Corner: Lady Gaga
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Since the release of Lady Gaga’s debut album “The Fame” on Aug. 19, 2008, she has grown into a widely loved popstar. With songs like “Just Dance,” “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face,” the award-winning album surged her into the spotlight. Her music and style has always been a perfect symbol of what it means to…
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NPHS students protest Borchard Park parking lot
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As of Thursday, March 6, students are no longer permitted to park in the Borchard Park parking lot, and violators will be ticketed and towed. This change was a result of reckless driving within the lot, specifically regarding an incident on Wednesday, March 5, where a parent and two toddlers were nearly hit. The…
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The novels read in the first three years of high school
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Required reading can easily feel like a chore, especially when there are dozens of assignments and essays to do along the way. While we compiled a list of 10 novels students read in their first three years of high school, they are limited to the curriculums of English 9 and 10 Honors and both…
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United States is added to CIVICUS human rights watchlist
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Nearly two months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the United States was added to the World Alliance for Citizen Participation [CIVICUS] monitor watchlist. CIVICUS is a nonprofit organization of democratic advocates and is known for its global watchlist highlighting concerns regarding civil liberty and human rights. CIVICUS states on its website that…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Ethan Hernandez, senior vs. Richard Bateman, photography Who was this year’s Oscars host? Hernandez: Conan Bateman: Conan O’Brien A: Conan O’Brien They both hosted the correct answer! (1-1) What is the model of the broomstick that Harry receives in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”? Hernandez: I have no clue Bateman: The A-7000 A:…
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The Oscars spotlights well deserved films
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The 97th Academy Awards took place earlier this month at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, highlighting the incredible, and not-so incredible pieces of film that have been produced this past year. This year had many shocking nominations, ranging from culture-based musicals to religious dramas, and there was a shock at every turn. Conan…
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Dark humor fails to excuse racism
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I have often been labeled as “too sensitive” to the jokes my peers make, so I tend to keep my mouth shut when I am frustrated with what they have to say. But when an acquaintance looked me dead in the eye to tell me that he hates Black people, then paused and giggled…
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High school is the killer of self-expression
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As a high schooler, I can confidently say that we are in our most insecure and self-conscious ages, but simultaneously at the age where everyone is trying to figure out who they are. The process of discovering yourself and who you are as a person is not linear, and everyone has their ups and…
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Man pleads guilty in murder of Westlake High School student
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On Feb. 21, 26-year-old Austin Eis pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including murder, which took place at a bus stop near Westlake High School. Eis also pleaded guilty to six counts of attempted murder, according to the news release from the Ventura County District Attorney, in which he stabbed a person and proceeded to…