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“Paris: The Memoir” proves to be a compelling story
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Many people, including myself, had discounted thoughts when they heard that Paris Hilton was coming out with a memoir. It seemed like she had a boring life of growing up rich and staying rich. As it turns out, she had a lot to say in her 336-page book. Despite the book starting in Hilton’s…
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Tackling the stereotypes of football
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Sports in our society today, especially football, are a major aspect of our lives. Although it is not just about the types of sports, it’s who plays them. Girls are taught from a very young age that they are to grow up dancing, staying away from “dangerous” sports, and even if they do decide…
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College applications make me cry
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Bam! That’s the sound of my face hitting the floor at the start of senior year. But what caused me to fall so hard? Well, it could be the college application process. It could be the instantaneous return to IB homework. It could be the new job I picked up to save up for…
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Celebrities should not be looked up to
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In recent weeks, billionaire Hip-Hop star and fashion designer Kanye West, also known by his stage name Ye, has found himself in hot water for making antisemetic remarks, and many of his sponsors such as Adidas have cut ties with him. Many online are saying that what Kanye says matters more than what the…
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Astrological signs show little significance
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In the pseudoscience astrology, the alignment of stars and planets affect a person’s life, mood and behavior. Personalized horoscopes are created by one’s birth date and make vague predictions about the future, health and success of individuals under the same astrological sign. With all the Earth’s axial changes, the accuracy of astrology has greatly…
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Women in history are inspirational
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From a young age, learning about women in history was inspiring, as they showed me how to use my own power to create a legacy for myself. In third grade we were supposed to give a report on a person in history. While dressed up as that person, we were supposed to stand in…
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California is not that bad
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It is a common critique in both online and real life spaces that California is a snobby, elitist, and expensive place that is full of fake clout chasers, but I would challenge these notions of the state. Maybe there is some truth to some of the characterizations of California, as there is plenty to…
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iOS 15 is useful yet boring
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On Sept. 20, 2021, Apple released their latest software update to the public after going through beta testing. While the update has many customizable features to improve people’s lives, I feel that some of the new features lack creativity and are plain dull. For instance, Apple added many important security features. Users may remove…
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The stigma around community college needs to be erased
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NPHS offers many opportunities through the International Baccalaureate program, numerous Advanced Placement classes and a wide range of clubs and extracurriculars. It comes as no surprise that many of our students go on to attend some of the highest ranking colleges in the nation. However, this high-achieving environment creates a pressure to follow in…
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Schools need better education on physical health
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In health class during freshman year, we learned the basics of nutrition, ending the unit by creating our own balanced meal. However, I did not feel properly prepared for designing my meals smartly. I tried looking at nutrition labels and eating right, but quickly failed. Although health class does provide a good baseline on…