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Abuse recognition begins with “It Ends With Us”
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Despite the author’s personal controversies, Colleen Hoover’s depictions of abuse and gaslighting in relationships are sensitive and valid. “It Ends With Us”, a romance novel written by esteemed author Colleen Hoover, has gained delayed recognition on social media platforms in recent years due to the claim that Hoover romanticizes abuse. The abuser in the…
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The Inheritance Games Finally Concludes
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Published Sept. 30 of this year, Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ beloved series “The Inheritance Games”, came to an end with the final installment of the third book of the series. The final text “The Final Gambit” left fans bittersweet after finally being able to hold the book in their hands after waiting a full year…
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High schools should integrate more modern books
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Each year, high schools continue to include classical literature within the curriculum. However, many of these novels are not an inspiration to students and do not spark a love for reading. If anything, these novels tend to grab the attention of students who already enjoy reading and do not interest many nonreaders. By implementing…
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Read to be socially aware
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Throughout history, books and novels have remained a constant and efficient method of recording monumental events, and should remain so in present times. With the social climate constantly changing, people tend to become more and more unaware of world events. Providing students and adults alike with first hand accounts of a major historical event,…
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Halting the production of Dr. Seuss books is a step in the right direction
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Racial prejudice and stereotypes were excused and a part of everyday life in the early 20th century. An example of this racial inaccuracy are select Dr. Seuss books; as of March 2, six of Dr. Seuss’s books are halting publication, helping to stop propagating these harmful ideas. The halting of publication of these books…
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The stories of the future will take place in 2020
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Many things happened this year that might blow what is to come in the rest of the decade out of the water. We had a lockdown for months to fight a new virus that has created the most widespread pandemic since the Spanish flu in the early 20th century. There was a presidential election…
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Read these books to conquer Winter Break boredom
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Over winter break, it’s easy to get bored. Especially with COVID-19, most holiday trips are cancelled, and students are stuck at home. However, to conquer your boredom, here are some of the best books to read right now, ranging from science fiction to educational fiction. Our first recommendation is “Dune” written by Frank Herbert,…
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Board of Education approves books for junior core curriculum
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The books “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates and “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead were approved by the CVUSD Board of Education on Sept. 15. The vote was unanimous and they will be a part of the core curriculum literature for juniors in high school. Published in 2015, “Between the World…
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Tired of the same old message
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Every year, students are expected to read several pieces of literature in their English classes. As a sophomore, this year’s books are quite disappointing compared to last year’s, repeating the same similar message along with useless fluff. William Golding’s “Lord of the Flies” aims to inform people on how much we are naturally…
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NPHS celebrates kindness instead of love on Valentine’s Day
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Students and staff spread kindness this Valentine’s Day by making Valentine’s grams, putting on blind date with a book in the library and making senior hearts. The week before Valentine’s Day, Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) used a lunch period to make Valentine’s grams with anyone who wanted to participate. On Valentine’s Day, they…