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Working the mat
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Wrestling, one of the most daunting sports, is currently in season here at NPHS, and the players worked hard to make this past season great. Brett Philbrook, senior, first started wrestling in his sophomore year after quitting baseball. “I spent my whole life not wanting to wrestle and playing baseball, regretting it and hating…
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LA mourns the loss of Lakers Legend
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For the past few weeks, the world has been mourning the loss of an icon, an idol to many, a husband, and most of all, a father. On the morning of Sunday, January 26, Kobe Bean Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, passed away in a helicopter crash along with seven other passengers on board.…
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Girls’ water polo swims to success
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The girls’ water polo season is soon coming to an end. With half of the league season left, it will be time for many seniors to say their final goodbyes to their last high school season. Many of these girls have known each other for a long time, meeting years ago during club…
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The illusion of choice: Play the iconic capitalist game
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Every supermarket replicates a similar sight. Dozens of near identical products are strategically placed on the shelves, each with messages insisting that they are the best of the best. Whether overwhelming or practical, there is undoubtedly no lack of variety in the US market. Moral values often impact people’s product choices: whether it be…
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Panthers explore the world
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Many people recall making their best memories travelling to different parts of the world. Immersing themselves in different cultures, trying the food and rendering service to those in need are all part of the experience. Over this past winter break, several students had the opportunity to fit in one last travel experience before the…
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Tea time with Brian Chau
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Brian Chau, junior, is known for his quiet and sweet personality. Whether it be at the math center or on the tennis team, he is hardworking and always willing to help. I got the chance to sit down with Chau to learn more about him over a cup of tea. If you could…
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Matty Thomas sings to success
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Singing, songwriting and music is in the air. Matty Thomas, sophomore, is passionate about each one of these activities and hopes to have a successful career in the music industry. Thomas has been singing for as long as he can remember and his inspiration for starting music is the well-known pop song artist, Justin…
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Ed-aid program exposes students to teaching
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Although teenagers know what it is like being a student, most do not know what it is like being a teacher. The Ed-aid program at NPHS accomplishes just that. By enrolling in the class, high school students are given the opportunity to teach and gain hands-on experience working with younger kids. Kelly Welch, assistant…
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Backpackers hit the trail
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The idea of spending multiple days hiking in the outdoors while carrying a heavy backpack between campsites might not sound appealing to most, but there are a select few that enjoy the challenge and adventure that can be found through backpacking. Backpacking is an outdoor activity that is essentially where hiking meets backcountry camping.…
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Unified Sports shoots for inclusivity
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It’s a hot Friday afternoon, and students across campus are filing out of their classrooms for the cafeteria, the quad, or perhaps to the basketball courts for Unified Sports practice. Every Friday, general and special education students come together to practice soccer, kickball or basketball. With the next Unified Sports event just two weeks…