community college

  • My future isn’t defined by a campus name

    My future isn’t defined by a campus name

    “She probably didn’t get in anywhere else, that’s why she chose community college.” This was the whisper I imagined behind every glance, every nod, every conversation that trailed off when I spoke my choice aloud. Growing up, I always poured all of my heart into my education. I’d tuck myself away in my room…

  • The stigma around community college needs to be erased

    The stigma around community college needs to be erased

    NPHS offers many opportunities through the International Baccalaureate program, numerous Advanced Placement classes and a wide range of clubs and extracurriculars. It comes as no surprise that many of our students go on to attend some of the highest ranking colleges in the nation. However, this high-achieving environment creates a pressure to follow in…

  • Senior athletes move past COVID-19

    Senior athletes move past COVID-19

    Imagine a world with no movement. A world where time is stopped and there is no physical social interaction. The lack of motion and socializing takes away one aspect of society that brings people together- Athletics. No more crowds gathering on bleachers, or a game for them to see anyway. This is the world…

  • Seniors opt for a different route

    Seniors opt for a different route

    In a culture that is becoming more focused on college admissions, it is important to take a step back and acknowledge students who take the road less recognized. Community colleges and trade schools remain important options for students and give opportunities that many traditional four-year schools cannot match. Carroll and Pedroza dive into cosmetology…

  • AB 19 makes community college free for all first-time freshmen

    On Oct. 13, California governor Jerry Brown signed AB 19, a bill written by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, that made the freshman year of community college in California free for all first-time students. The California Promise Grant already waives tuition for low-income students, however AB 19 would extend to all first time students regardless of…