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Robotics club gears up for competition
Machinery, physics, coding, and a team here at NPHS all work together to create high functioning robots. Robotics club meets every day after school and some Saturdays, preparing and building an advanced robot for their big competition every year. The team receives a challenge each January at the end of winter break from the…
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Tea Time with Kenneth Kremer
Kenneth Kremer, senior, is a beloved member of choir and theatre, a hard worker with charisma and a kind spirit. I got the opportunity to chat with Kremer over a cup of tea. What’s your favorite color? “It changes all the time, but right now it’s orange.” What is your favorite part about coming…
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Students work at primary election
Mar. 3, 2020 marked the most recent primary election day in California. Voters flocked to the polls to cast their votes for several public office positions, including the primary presidential elections, superior court, state senate, and assembly, as well as on Proposition 13. However, with nearly 20 million people registered in California alone, the…
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Club knits for cancer patients
For students interested in service and creativity, Knitting is Giving is the place to be. In D-8 at lunch every other Monday, club members meet to knit all kinds of things for kids with cancer. All students are welcome to join, no matter their experience level. Riya Bhamre, sophomore, joined the club at the…
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Making the cut – College Edition
The impact of education Let’s play a game. In a short 1,460 days, you must become captain of a sports team, president of eight clubs and take every AP and IB class on campus, all while getting straight A’s and a perfect score on the SAT. That’s just the beginning. Get ready to spend…
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Orchestra students create music at Carnegie
Performing at Carnegie Hall is a dream for any musician. Several NPHS students got the opportunity to experience this dream as teenagers. From Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, seven orchestra students traveled to New York City to perform at the prestigious venue through the Honors Performance Series. Tina Huang, orchestra teacher, has sent many…
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Students Star in Panther Pageant
Lights. Camera. Action. On Feb. 13, several Panthers took to the stage to participate in the annual Panther Pageant, formerly known as Stud Pageant. This event was organized by the NPHS Key Club in an effort to raise money for the Pediatric Trauma Program. Naya Luney, senior, president of Key Club, described what the…
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Girls scout for service
Everyone knows about Girl Scouts, whether it be from their cookies or service. They have worked hard and long to foster a welcoming and healthy environment for young girls across the nation. Katelyn Truong, junior, has been in Girl Scouts since first grade. As one of the older troops, Truong’s troop often plans camp…
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Tea Time with Lorena Caulfield
Lorena Caulfield, sports medicine teacher here at NPHS, recently won the teacher of the month award from the CVUSD. She is known to be a passionate teacher who is eager to help students grow, with CVUSD stating that she “makes an immeasurable impact each, and every day.” This award allowed her hard work over…
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The illusion of choice: Play the iconic capitalist game
Every supermarket replicates a similar sight. Dozens of near identical products are strategically placed on the shelves, each with messages insisting that they are the best of the best. Whether overwhelming or practical, there is undoubtedly no lack of variety in the US market. Moral values often impact people’s product choices: whether it be…