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  • Marching Band prepares for upcoming season

    Tick. Tick. Tick. The steady cadence of the metronome conducts all the musicians in marching band as they practice to perfect their performance. Precision and sharp, on time transitions between formations is essential, but only comes with hours of dedication and a close bond between bandmates. Marching band practices four times a week for…

  • Battling cancer: one step at a time

    Making the most of their 45 minute lunch break, the American Cancer Society (ACS) meets weekly in room B33 to help raise awareness and funds for cancer and its research. ACS meets in the hopes of raising awareness for the cancers that plague the world. With 30-40 members religiously filling the classroom every week,…

  • From before dawn to after dusk, 18 Hour was a wild ride

    The annual autumn 18 Hour performance took place on Sept. 23 in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). This production is, as assumed, a total of 18 hours; it begins at the dark and early hour of 3 a.m. and ends at about 9 p.m. In comparison, the 18 Hour performance was “…like the One…

  • Choosing the college for you

      As a student walks into the bustling quad, countless tables and chairs are spread out across campus, and behind each table sits admissions office counselors and alumni ready to give out information to students eager learn more about furthering their education. On Sept. 25, College Night took place on the NPHS campus for…

  • Are the new iPhones worth the price tag?

    Usually 9 comes after 8, but in this case it is an… X? That is what being worth over $700 billion does to a company. Apple once again has changed the game with the release of two new phones, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X.   The iPhone 8 offers little difference from…

  • Girls Tennis takes home win in first tournament

    Sweat rolls down her cheek as she bounces the ball up and down. She feels exhausted with the heat of the sun beating down on her. She throws the fluorescent green ball over her head and hits it with all her power, and ace, the match is over! The crowd gets up on their…

  • Hate Crimes

    A shock in the night   A vacant football field rests silently on campus as the students indulge in their seasonal, summer celebrations. Suddenly, a roar emerges from the campus PA. Rhetoric from an older time flows onto the football field, flooding the school and the nearby residential areas with a coarse, saline solution…

  • DACA students stand up

    On Tuesday Sept. 5, the Trump Administration publicly announced the termination of Deferred Action for Children Arrivals, otherwise known as DACA. Under DACA, undocumented children, known as “dreamers,” are able to remain in the U.S. as long as they meet specific requirements. DACA allows dreamers to legally stay in the U.S., have the opportunity…

  • Caption Contest #2: September 15, 2017

    Caption Contest #2 Drawing by Alyssa Boedigheimer, concept by Maya Chari, Contest #2, September 15, 2017 This cartoon needs a caption – by you! Each month, the Prowler will present a new cartoon on our website where you can submit your most clever caption ideas. The top three captions will be voted on by…

  • “Rick and Morty”: Bringing nihilism to contemporary television with biting humor

    “Rick and Morty” is the best comedy series on television. Arriving at the tail end of a renaissance in video content, the show appeals to a cynical and young audience while still incorporating clever humor and smart character/plot development. Rick, an alcoholic super-genius, and his less than intelligent grandson Morty are the main figures…