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  • Seniors take on a career in the workforce

    Seniors take on a career in the workforce

    College may feel like the default plan for people in their senior year of high school. However, many choose to enter the workforce directly and get hands-on experience in the field that they are passionate about. Vincent Addieg, senior, takes an interest in music, and wants to find a job in sound engineering after…

  • Students prepare to join the military

    Students prepare to join the military

    While most seniors are busy studying, reaching out to colleges and critiquing their applications, a few students at NPHS have been working on both their academics and physical ability as they prepare to go into the military. For Ryan Collier, a senior going into the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, entering the military…

  • Seniors commit to a unique program

    Seniors commit to a unique program

    In the months leading up to graduation, every senior has a lot of decisions to make regarding their futures, and choosing a major is one of them. While majors like computer science, biology and engineering are popular, many NPHS seniors have chosen to specialize in something more unique. Sarah Kim, senior, knew she wanted…

  • How 2018 could be the best year for Republicans

    Midterms, midterms, midterms! Just as important as presidential elections but with almost half the voter turnout! Even though we just had a presidential election, we are already gearing up for some good ol’ political fun. Here are five things you need to know about midterm elections and what may happen in 2018: Midterm elections…

  • Why the Block is Best

    Block schedule is often acclaimed on campus. Its advantages are shown on the school website, from the staff, and from the students themselves. Many sees this schedule as innate to NPHS. The block schedule includes three classes every day that either alternate or are for half the year straight through. Standard schedule would be…

  • Summer Camps and Internships

    Summer camps and internships offer students opportunities to pursue passions, hobbies, and possible career interests in a more relaxed setting. This past summer, many students took advantage of these activities. Ashley Mansour, junior, participated in the astrophysics cluster of the California State Summer School for Math and Science (COSMOS) program at UC Davis. COSMOS…