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The stigma around community college needs to be erased
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
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…
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Creativity drives intelligence
There is a scientific theory, the idea of being “left-brain or right-brain dominant.” Left brain thinkers are analytical or methodical, and right-brain thinkers are said to be more creative. The left-brainers use logic and the right-brainers use subjectivity. AKA, good at math and not good at math. Normally, people are one or another, which…
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Our rallying needs to be respectful
Many seniors have been so excited to get back to cheering on the sidelines at sporting events after a year and a half online. Our Panther pride shines brightly through the Panther Pit, where students overwhelm the bleachers to cheer on our sports teams, an activity loved by many. As much as I love…
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Video games promote sexism
Every year, there always seems to be a new, more popular video game — Fortnite, Call of Duty, League of Legends. The list only continues. As these games develop, controversy regarding the effects of them arise, but one effect outweighs the rest: their promotion of sexism, a disastrous concept which will be embedded in…
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People ought to be more cautious with technology
Technology. The safest tool to humans, right? Nope, more like one of the most powerful tools that invades everyone’s privacy. Everyday, many people get their identity stolen, and technology is a major facilitator. Through online websites, games or any software where personal information is inputted, the information is at risk of being stolen. From…
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Let transgender people serve
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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Girls aren’t petty, you’re sexist
*DISCLAIMER: I AM GENERALIZING It is a known fact that girls develop faster than boys. Thus, we quickly become tired of the male shenanigans that occur in elementary and middle school. Girls turn to each other to entertain themselves in different, less athletic ways. However, as time goes on and we reach high school,…
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New district voting maps are counterintuitive
The new voting district map drafts recently released by the school district miss the point of hispanic representation completely. During the summer, the school board received a letter from law firm Shenkman & Hughes demanding that board elections change from an at-large election to a district-based election. Shenkman & Hughes represented the Southwest Voter…
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Devil’s Advocate: Androids are better than iPhones
One of the most common debates among tech users is the age-old Apple vs Android dispute. No one needs to know that they are talking about to have an opinion on this issue. In fact, people are so opinionated on the matter, that the debate has spawned millions of memes, countless forums and very…