covid19

  • Podcasts are an exploited format

    Podcasts are an exploited format

    During the great lockdown of 2020, podcasts were clouding online media more than ever before. As people tried to stay active while working and studying from home, podcasts were essential to walks around the neighborhood. When some YouTubers realized how heavily their content relied on leaving their residence, podcasting became an efficient format for…

  • COVID-19 will spark a wave of creative filmmaking

    COVID-19 will spark a wave of creative filmmaking

    When the pandemic began, the film industry underwent a tremendous loss. Most theatres have closed, and most production crews are too large for shooting to continue normally. However, crews for independent films were less affected due to their smaller crews and increased flexibility. Recent technological advancements have allowed films to be made for less…

  • Celebrate Thanksgiving safely

    Celebrate Thanksgiving safely

    Thanksgiving is a day meant to be spent together sharing food with loved ones. However, with social distancing orders in place, family gatherings seem almost impossible at the moment. Luckily, modern technology has made gathering a whole lot easier.  Outdoor dinner: CDC regulations suggest avoiding indoor gatherings as much as possible, but a solution…

  • Masks rock the runway

    Masks rock the runway

    Surgical Masks Gear up! These masks are very effective in keeping the coronavirus under control, and they go with everything! Perfect for that professional look. The only downside is that they are temporary because they are not washable, so it is best to save these masks for the surgeons themselves, who are having a…

  • Students experience shows from their cars

    Students experience shows from their cars

    For all music and movie lovers, do not lose hope yet: there’s still a way you can experience this magic, COVID-19 style. Multiple places, including the Ventura Fairgrounds, have made some adjustments to make events as enjoyable as possible while taking the proper safety precautions.  Kevin Campos, senior, recently experienced the closest thing you…

  • Drama adapts to COVID-19 restrictions

    Drama adapts to COVID-19 restrictions

    NPHS’s drama department has found ways to brilliantly use the current social distancing orders to their advantage. On Sept. 12, they held 24 Hour, an event formally known as 18 Hour, in which students have a day to write and perform an original play or skit.  Stephanie Zager, senior and the director of the…