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Meet the school board candidates – Karen Sylvester
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Rather listen than read? Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5yDcKn7Rhc to check out our full recorded Zoom call with Karen Sylvester. Timestamps for each topic of discussion are located in the description of the video. Are you able to introduce yourself and what your current occupation is? Sure. So my name is Karen Sylvester, I’m running for…
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Students personalize IOS 14 backgrounds
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On Sep. 16, Apple released a new update, iOS 14. This new update allows its users to customize their home screens in a variety of new ways, with new features including, widgets, that can either be photos, the time, date, weather, etc, and changing app icons to fit with any specific theme one desires.…
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Everyone can make a political impact
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Voting is fundamental to the process of creating change in our country. Simply abstaining from voting takes away your power to help elect representatives and enact legislation that reflects your values. Without your vote, the US fails to be a truly representative government. The individuals in positions of power are put there by us,…
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Music Corner – Issue 2
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Legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, passed away on Oct. 6 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The musician was one of the most innovative and deeply talented individuals music has ever seen, and his influence on rock and roll will inarguably stand the test of time. Van Halen revolutionized…
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Students in CASC make a difference in community
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The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) brings together many enthusiastic students with diverse backgrounds. CASC helps to encourage and promote youth expression within the educational system and create a positive change within the community. What’s unique about CASC is the students who run it. Similar to many other leadership based clubs or organizations,…
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“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” teaches about politics
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“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” encapsulates the spirit of the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930s. In this film, a corrupt judge is persuaded to nominate James Smith (Jimmy Stewart), an average joe that his superiors think will be easy to control as the new senator. However, Mr. Smith holds tightly to his…
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Michael Valdez connects with car culture
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Often we hear criticisms of social media, but the rapid change social media has caused in car culture has given Michael Valdez, senior, his dream job. His fascination with cars began when he got his first job, working at MB2 Raceway, an indoor go-kart track. “All the guys that work there were kind of…
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Tea Time with Lexi Hodder
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Lexi Hodder, junior, has been finding creative ways to entertain herself while in quarantine, spicing up her life at home. Read this Tea Time to find out more! How have you been socializing with your friends? a. Over summer I would have a lot of walks with some of my friends while social distancing…
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Davis Armstrong breaks both legs
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Four months into quarantine, Davis Armstrong, sophomore, broke both his legs while out running. Armstrong started running for NPHS early in high school. “I started running freshman year with no running experience,” Armstrong said. “I wanted to become [a ] varsity [runner], so I just put in as much work as I could, with…
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The Social Dilemma did not satisfy
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After hearing people rave about the “The Social Dilemma” on Netflix and seeing way too many ads for it, I was ready to watch a new perspective on how social media affects society and politics. It only took me about five minutes to realize this was not the case. The “drama-documentary” opens up with…