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#HumansofNP: Positives in Quarantine
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Click the link below to access our #HumansofNP spread for our 2021 Special Edition Magazine, in which we interviewed people on positives that they have found or developed during COVID-19. #HumansofNP2021
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YouTube workouts break a sweat
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With the closures of gyms, home YouTube workouts are on the rise and their momentum shows no signs of stopping. Their accessibility and preplanned structure makes it a great option to those looking to exercise in quarantine. However, the fitness content on YouTube is heavily saturated, making it overwhelming to try and find a…
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Keep your mental health up during online learning
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With distance learning, maintaining a positive attitude and a healthy mindset is more difficult than ever. Even though it is the only option at the moment, school is not supposed to be experienced alone in your room. Although we may be returning soon, there are a few habits and hobbies that I have developed…
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Kavita Rai keeps her cool in Quarantine
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Quarantine is a relatively new way of life for most people. Due to COVID-19, many have had to find new ways to work, exercise and socialize, all while staying physically distant. For Kavita Rai, this lifestyle is nothing new, as she has had to practice self-isolation for several months prior to COVID-19. Rai found…
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Jenna Naumann strives for service
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It’s easy to lose motivation while being locked up in our homes, but Jenna Naumann, sophomore, is determined to stay active and help out those in need. “I am going to make the most of my time at home by continuing to serve our community by making masks and by trying to learn new…
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Emily Ho and Science Olympiad cannot compete with COVID-19
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Filled with exciting opportunities, Emily Ho’s, junior, second semester is not turning out as expected. “The pandemic has closed basically all of my extracurriculars. I can’t go to state for [Science Olympiad], go to my internship, finish my [Girl Scouts’] gold award or attend any school clubs,” Ho said. As president of Science Olympiad,…
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Calderwood copes with the COVID-19 outbreak
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With spring approaching, students were looking forward to warmer weather, end-of-the-year activities and hanging out with friends. Jackson Calderwood, senior, was one such student. Calderwood found a routine juggling schoolwork, his job at Jamba Juice and a social life. But with the outbreak of COVID-19, all that has changed. Schools across the country have…
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Grace Chen adjusts to life home from college
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Nobody is left unaffected during a crisis, but the abrupt switch to online school for students has presented a difficult challenge. This uncertain time has left many students wondering how the remainder of the school year and beyond will go, including Grace Chen, a freshman at Vanderbilt University. Chen had just returned to school…
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Evan Metcalf cooks during quarantine
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Prep. Cook. Taste. Can you smell what Evan Metcalf is cooking? While under quarantine, Evan Metcalf, senior, has been working toward becoming a better chef. “I make all of the above. I try to make at least one thing per day,” Metcalf said. Everything he has cooked or baked has been shared with his…
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Shortened tennis season dampens Nathan Juan’s vibe
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COVID-19 closures have affected almost every aspect of our daily lives. High school is not an exception, and neither are the programs that are run through NPHS, like sports. Nathan Juan, senior, is a varsity tennis team player impacted by the crisis. As a spring sport, the tennis season ended far earlier than it…