On Sept. 28, students, families, and friends gathered in the PAC to watch the Fall 18 Hour Festival. Hosted by the theater department, students spend only 18 hours writing, acting and directing short plays from scratch. This NPHS program is a favorite of both returning actors and new participants alike. For Charlotte Weymer, junior,…
Once again, the maniacal laughter and criminal lunacy of the Joker makes it to the big screen. Joaquin Phoenix dons the purple suit and makeup for the character’s first-ever solo film. Following the amazing performance of the late Heath Ledger in “The Dark Night”, Phoenix had lots to measure up to. Phoenix’s performance was…
The Nook, a family-owned breakfast and brunch place, opened Sept. 18. Located just off Ventu Park Road, its small, humble exterior gives way to an open floor plan filled with tables and a small bar, giving off an American vintage vibe that perfectly compliments its name. The expansive menu covers just about every breakfast,…
Pennywise the Dancing Clown makes his return in “IT Chapter Two,” which was released on Sept. 6 as a sequel to the highly successful “IT” from 2017. “IT Chapter Two” takes place 27 years later and features our original gang of clown fighters as adults, all of whom have parted ways and largely forgotten…
From Wallows releasing two end of summer jams to Green Day’s pulsating return, the recent overflow of new alternative and rock music is looking particularly good as fall approaches. Speaking of Wallows, the trio is growing increasingly popular every day. Their new singles “Trust Fall” and “Just Like a Movie” are weave-ins to the…
Home Depot and Lowe’s: they have their differences, their similarities, their pros and cons. But above all, they have wood. Wood, sold in every which way possible: cut, uncut, that’s really about it. To be completely candid with all our wood fanatics out there, that is not what we’re actually talking about, but it…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” has everything you need to define it as an absolutely outstanding movie. The music, the outfits, the famous LA restaurants, the 1966 Cadillac Coupe de Ville and the cigarettes instantly bring you to the glorious age of 1960s’ Hollywood. More than just illustrating an era, “Once Upon a…
Vegan Thyme is a cozy local restaurant near the corner of Michael Drive. Though it is small, the food and service is excellent. The restaurant only has about five tables, so it gets pretty crowded fast. However, the restaurant is very clean and it’s size allows it to be much more personable. The restaurant…
*major spoilers ahead* In the decade that Game of Thrones has captivated audiences, it has faced its fair share of clashes with sexism and racism. For the most part, however, writers have righted their wrongs and appeased watchers. This final season has been different. This season writers David Benioff and D. B. Weiss seem…