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Childhood pets grow old as we grow up
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“You wanna go for a walk?” “Go potty!” “Want a treat?” “No barking!” These are phrases that every dog owner knows well and uses daily. As ridiculous as it sounds, this “baby talk” is woven into my everyday speech. My fear is that someday I won’t ever use it again. I don’t remember the…
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“The Batman” serves justice to the character
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“The Batman,” released March 4, 2022, paints the perfect view of what Batman is meant to be. Through the directing, acting and even lighting the ominous tone of Gotham and the hero himself is shown as it has always been intended. Robert Pattinson stars as Bruce Wayne and with his performance brings to light…
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Protests break out in the streets of Russia
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Russia in February of 2022 launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a decision which became heavily criticized by the public, from even within Russia. Protests on Russian streets have broken out since then in retaliation to the invasion. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since around 2014, which has continued into…
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Students showcases skills at Talent Show
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With a 300 dollar prize at stake, students of NPHS had the opportunity to show off their talents, whether that be singing or an entire Dance Dance Revolution routine. After singing a rendition of Easy On Me by Adele, as well as the complementing piano part, Allie Mohelnitzky, sophomore, emerged the winner. Mohelnitzky began…
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The Capitol insurrection trials begin
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On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of people from across the country visited Washington D.C. in an attempt to avoid the certification of the 2020 election, collectively storming the capital in a coup d’etat. After the insurrection, many people have been detained and put on trial. Many right-wing extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers,…
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Buddhism needs to be taught more accurately
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Being part of a Buddhist family, my childhood is painted with memories of practicing Buddhist traditions and values. At such a young age, of course, I didn’t fully grasp the complexities of the Buddhist beliefs, or the deeper meaning and symbolism behind our traditions. However, I did have a general understanding of Buddhism as…
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Activists rally against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law
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On March 8, 2022, the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill with a 22-17 vote. Gov. Ron DeSantis. R-Flor., has not yet approved the new bill, but has indicated that he will do so. If signed, the bill will take into effect starting July 1, 2022. The Parental Rights in Education…
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The light of Katie Meyer shines on
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From the fierceness she showed as goalkeeper and team captain on Stanford’s Women’s soccer team to her welcoming, kind presence off the field, Katie Meyer, a senior at Stanford University, excelled in all aspects of her life. On March 1, the world was faced with the tragedy of her death after she took her…
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Stop the performative activism
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In the electronic age, news spreads like wildfire. Social media has taken over as the younger generation’s “news source,” often spreading biased information about the latest stories. This provokes a recurring trend that has proven to do more harm than good, jumping on the bandwagon and acting out of bad faith because of an…
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“Death on the Nile” is as dull as the blades it features
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Ever since the cast list was first announced for Kenneth Branagh’s “Death on the Nile”, the public seemed wary about this sequel to 2017’s “Murder on the Orient Express”. Not only was this list of celebrities lackluster, but the stars that were featured all seemed to have been swarmed in controversy. Most notably the…