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Podcasts are an exploited format
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During the great lockdown of 2020, podcasts were clouding online media more than ever before. As people tried to stay active while working and studying from home, podcasts were essential to walks around the neighborhood. When some YouTubers realized how heavily their content relied on leaving their residence, podcasting became an efficient format for…
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New variants of COVID-19 are concerning scientists
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For the past two years, the entire world has been living in the COVID-19 pandemic, but as case numbers drop and mask mandates are lifted, many people find themselves asking how much longer COVID-19 will continue. Scientists say that COVID-19 is entering the endemic phase, which means it is easier to be controlled and…
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Experts discuss the future of COVID-19
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The COVID-19 virus has been referred to as a pandemic since March of 2020, experts have discussed whether or not to refer to the virus as an endemic. The term ‘endemic’ refers to a level of disease that is limited to geography and time. In terms of COVID-19, “The end of the pandemic doesn’t…
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Mental health sinks as expectations rise
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Over the course of the pandemic, many people’s mental health experienced patterns of lows as COVID-19 kept us locked in from the outside world. Now that we have returned full time to school, students’ mental health continues to deplete as teachers assign an increased amount of workload with their rising expectations in students. Staff…
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Omicron variant surges in United States
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The original COVID-19 virus strand has spread across the world wreaking havoc on the places it travels to. It has been over two years since the birth of the virus and although there is a vaccine for the COVID-19, new variants have emerged, increasing problems for all healthcare workers. Several variants of COVID-19 have…
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Gas prices hit record highs
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Gas prices have increased over 30% in California in the past year, according to the United States Energy Information Administration. Throughout the 1990s until the early 2000s, gas remained at a stable price. However, in 2006, the cost of gas began rising rapidly, and now, 15 years later, the prices are higher than ever.…
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Omicron Variant sneaks into California
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With the first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant being detected in late November in South Africa, the variant has quickly spread into the U.S., reaching as locally as Alameda County, California. One confirmed case of the variant that was reported on Dec.1, appeared in a vaccinated individual who traveled to South Africa and…
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Microchip demands are at an all time high
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Computer chips are everywhere. With the influx of electronics in the 21st century, the demand for electronic chips has skyrocketed. Due to the pandemic, microchip factories are struggling to keep up with demands. These chips control processes such as water plants, powerlines, and even your Wifi router. A computer chip is defined as a…
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Cross Country gets another chance to run at Nationals
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When the Nike Cross Country Nationals (NXN), which took place in Oregon, were cancelled on Sept. 24 due to new COVID-19 outbreaks, a new event was organized in its place. Newbury Park cross country and track coach Sean Brosnan and other cross country coaches from the county developed a new championship titled Runninglane Cross…
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NPHS campus comes back to life
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Adjusting While many students looked forward to the full return back to campus, many have lots of changes and adjustments to cope with. Many underclassmen stepped onto campus for the first time last month and are still learning the way to their classes, while returning students are struggling to get back into their pre-COVID…