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NPHS seniors take on different pathways in the military
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Discipline, courage and strength are just a few of the many required qualities to serve in the military. Whether it is the Navy, Marines or Air Force, NPHS seniors are preparing to serve the nation and make sacrifices along the way. Hanna Porter, senior, was inspired to join the U.S. Marine Corps because of…
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Students take unconventional and conventional routes
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Hex Weak, senior, is planning on entering the National Bartending School in Thousand Oaks this fall. Weak is pursuing her interest in bartending and mixology, inspired by her brother. “It Started with my brother because once he turned 21 He got into different kinds of drinks, so I got curious about it. I started…
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Channing Tatum meets a man’s not-so best friend in “Dog”
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While the name “Dog” lacks creativity, the film itself exceeded the low expectations that the name presented itself with. In the film, Channing Tatum plays Jackson Briggs, a dwelling U.S Army Ranger veteran, who takes Lulu, a dog who served in the Afghanistan war, to the funeral of her handler. Briggs’ story starts with…
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Students prepare to join the military
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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…
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Beware of warmongering in media
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The United States military has a history of utilizing media to help push warmongering sentiments. Yet as the country continues in the age of social media, the military has upped its campaigning to promote their pro-war and pro-military stance. Superhero movies are perhaps some of the most sensationalist pieces of media in history. The…
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Seniors gear up to join the military
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As the school year draws to a close, many seniors are either gearing up to spend the next four years at college or join the workforce. However, there is a lesser known third group of students that plan on joining one of the various branches of the military to serve our country. Seniors Christian…
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Paratroopers soar in to kick off the homecoming football game
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Friday the 13th was a special day for NPHS students. Not only was it the homecoming game versus Ventura High School, but they also enjoyed a very unique surprise before the game: the US Army Golden Knights Aerial Demonstration Parachute Team dropped onto the field and delivered the game ball to the school. Shortly…
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Taking the road less travelled, how girls find their place in the military
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Background High school graduation is a transitionary period for every senior. Many students continue their education at a junior college or four-year university, excited to attend their choice college; others decide to take a year off to work or set aside time for self-reflection. For some students, graduation means the beginning of a path…
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Let transgender people serve
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President Donald Trump tweeted a proposal to ban transgender military service in July 2017. A year and a half later, the Supreme Court condoned this decision. On Jan. 22, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the ban, reversing a policy that former President Barack Obama made allowing transgender people to serve. Not…
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Tension, excitement, grind: what students feel as they get closer to the military
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High school graduation is a time of change for all students. For many, the next step is college — whether it be a four-year university or a local education at a community college. For some, it means longer hours at work and more responsibility at home. And, for a few students, it means joining…