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  • The new “Thor” crashes on screen

    “Thor Ragnarok” is the newest, much-anticipated addition to the Marvel series, drawing attention since it was first announced in 2014. It features Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and his quest to save his planet from his evil sister. The movie takes place on various planets and introduces new characters such as Hela, the evil sister,…

  • Houston Astros take the World Series

    October has come and gone, and Major League Baseball playoffs have come to an end. Fans witnessed a record breaking postseason and an eventful seven game world series to cap off a jam-packed year of baseball that will not be forgotten. Both the National League Champions, the Dodgers, and the American League Champions, the…

  • Mario Odyssey: Embarking into newfound territory

      I’ve never been a fan of Mario games. Their traditionally linear structure and one-dimensional platforming has never appealed to me, and while the 3D Mario games offered some interesting mechanics, the games still felt flat. Along with Mario Galaxy came a completely new style of Mario, one where exploration was encouraged within a…

  • Preventing skateboarding injuries is not complicated

    According to CBS News, about 176 individuals are treated in emergency rooms for skateboarding related injuries every day. While even experienced skaters cannot avoid all accidents, taking simple safety precautions can spare another unwanted and easily preventable injury.   Matthew Lawson, junior, has been skating on-and-off for 11 years and enjoys the independent nature…

  • Pickleball swings into action

    Some students take interest in fast-paced games such as tennis or basketball, but others prefer a slower type of game. Pickleball offers that slow gameplay as well as a little intensity. Contrary to popular belief, pickleball does not actually involve pickles. The game draws many similarities to table tennis. A paddle is used to…

  • Afghani street artist draws in NPHS Girl Up

    Shamsia Hassani, an arts lecturer at Kabul University, is recognized as the first female graffiti artist in Afghanistan. As a way of commenting on social and political problems, Hassani has painted her artwork on walls all around the world to send her message to a global audience. The Afghani street artist sees art as…

  • Pricey threads are turning heads

    Supreme, a popular brand iconic for their simplistic red box with the word “Supreme” embossed or embroidered into their clothing, is known for charging high prices for what some consider to be an overrated graphic. However, Supreme is no longer alone in charging high prices for designer men’s clothing, and with brands out of…

  • Westlake High School student nearly abducted

    A man attempted to abduct a female Westlake High School student in Westlake village on the corner of Townsgate and Triunfo Canyon roads after school on Oct. 2 around 4 p.m. The abductor is described to be a middle-aged male with a bushy beard and bald head. When the incident occurred, he was wearing…

  • Choosing the college for you

      As a student walks into the bustling quad, countless tables and chairs are spread out across campus, and behind each table sits admissions office counselors and alumni ready to give out information to students eager learn more about furthering their education. On Sept. 25, College Night took place on the NPHS campus for…