One of the most depressing, frustrating feelings in the world is when a brilliant book, such as Stephen King’s “The Shining,” is absolutely DESTROYED AND RUINED when turned into a film. “The Shining,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, is unthinkably terrible. Don’t be fooled by its place in amateur lists of “best horror movies,” and…
At the beginning of 2013, Orchestra had a mere nine members. In the past two years, it has won numerous awards, is nationally recognized, and has over 40 enrolled members at various skill levels. Tina Huang, Orchestra teacher, is very proud of Orchestra for its hard work and many awards. “This year we participated in…
A freak accident involving strange chemicals? Check. A young child growing up without parents due to mysterious deaths and disappearances? Check. A brutal city boiling with criminal power and chaos? Check again. Marvel’s “Daredevil”, a 13-episode Netflix original series, has once more reimagined the stereotypical superhero story to feel fresh and innovative. Based on…
Over the years, I have watched my friends consume all sorts of strange food combinations. After pestering me to try these weird foods for years on end, I finally caved (for a handful of them). Here are a few of their suggestions and what I thought. Pickle and peanut butter When someone suggested…
A lucky few of you reading this have already been accepted to your dream college, figured out how you’re going to pay for tuition, and maybe started planning how you’re going to move your entire Harry Potter book, movie, and merchandise collection to the East Coast. However, the majority of us have no clue…
What do anthropology, comparative religions, sports medicine, and music theory all have in common? They are all classes that are offered at NPHS! Though small, these little-known classes offer unique opportunities and learning experiences. Anthropology and Comparative Religions Anthropology and Comparative Religions are two quarter block academic electives taught at the CP level by…
To most students, waking up at seven in the morning goes hand in hand with barely being able to function until finishing a Starbucks during second period. With this in mind, it’s hard to imagine choosing to wake up at 4 a.m. on a Saturday and staying awake until curtain call at 9 p.m.…
Yet another dystopian book-to-movie adaptation has arrived. The widely anticipated “Insurgent”, the movie adaptation of Veronica Roth’s book and the sequel to the popular “Divergent”, which grossed more than $288 million worldwide, hit theaters on March 20. “Divergent” is set in a post-apocalyptic society that is divided into factions. The first installation follows Tris…
At the sixth annual Dance for Hope event on Mar. 6, students performed ballet, hula, hip-hop, traditional Chinese dance, and more to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The multicultural dance benefit concert concluded the end of International Week with a variety of dances from around the world. Joining NPHS students were members…
In the film “Taken 3”, directed by Olivier Megaton, ex-covert operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), once again uses his “particular set of skills”, to go above and beyond to protect his family. The first movie of the Taken series was a hit. The sequel, “Taken 2”, followed up on the first’s plot. The third…