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What Do Pumas Think About The Presidential Election Results?
Krishna Rivera, Staff Journalist • December 6, 2024

With the most recent election resulting in former President Trump's victory and return to office, there have been multiple concerns about his...

A Keith Haring artwork
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The Case for Modern Art
Alejandro Magana, Staff Journalist • November 15, 2024

What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say "Masterpiece"? Maybe it's Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night?...

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Finals week bell schedules
It’s Time For Finals!
Jaron Maglinao, Staff Journalist • December 6, 2024

Finals are just around the corner and it seems some students are confused about what is going to happen. There will be modified schedules during...

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NAHS Students and staff Nicolas Glickman, Kendra Yacuta-Rodriguez, Principal Lee, and Librarian Kent receving the books from CSUN's English Honor Society
CSUN English Honors Society Donates Books to NAHS
Krishna Rivera, Staff Journalist • November 22, 2024

On November 21st, CSUN's English Honors Society, Sigma Tau Delta, visited NAHS and donated five boxes of books. The officers who visited NAHS...

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Seniors Prepare for UC/CSU Application Deadlines
Hannah Carlson, Stringer • November 20, 2024

As college application season intensifies, many seniors are working hard to submit their University of California (UC) and California State University...

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Senior Picnic advertisement graphic by Marc John Aya
What to Look forward to at Senior Picnic
Alejandro Magana, Staff Journalist • October 9, 2024
Sign posted on room 217
Horrible Smell Haunts Second Floor
Alejandro Magana, Staff Journalist • September 27, 2024
Expanded Library Opportunities for NAHS Students
Expanded Library Opportunities for NAHS Students
Jaron Maglinao, Staff Journalist • September 20, 2024
Ms. Schink's new class in Forensics welcomes new text.
New and Changed Electives for The Pumas
Jaron Maglinao, Staff Journalist • August 22, 2024
New Teachers Welcomed.
Faculty Gets New Faces
Aaron Hernandez, Staff Journalist • August 16, 2024
Being that it was the first day of school, some teachers didn't know where their emergency signs were, some of which were out of date.
A Shaky First Day Back at NAHS
Alejandro Magana, Staff Journalist • August 16, 2024
Principal Lee, a fan of Marvel movies.
New Admins Come to NAHS
Krishna Rivera, Staff Journalist • August 14, 2024
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Trump’s Control Over Our Environment
Jaron Maglinao, Staff Journalist • December 6, 2024

With the recent presidential election, we end up with Donald J. Trump coming out on top, becoming the United States President once again. Recently,...

Resurgence of Vintage Style Cars in the Electric Car Age
Samantha Rosales, Stringer • December 4, 2024

The resurgence of vintage cars is upon us. This is not to say that love and popularity were never there, but, in recent years, vintage cars have...

IReady: Necessary or Nuisance?
Alejandro Magana, Staff Journalist • December 4, 2024

Since its implementation little over a year ago students and teachers alike have had to endure I-Ready. Deeply unpopular with students, it is...

Behind the Story of School Gun Violence
Stephanie Estrada, Stringer • October 25, 2024

Gun violence in schools has been a significant problem for a long time. Although it occasionally makes the news, the aftermath and the stories...

Drama Club's Upcoming Play
Drama Club’s Upcoming Play
Dorothy Quesenberry, Stringer • November 22, 2024

Recently, Drama Club announced their play for the fall season, they will be performing Jack and the Beanstalk on December 4th, 5th, and 6th....

The Perfect Movies For The Fall Season
Stephanie Estrada, Stringer • September 27, 2024

As the autumn leaves start changing and falling from their branches, the weather starts to get colder. It feels like the perfect time to wear...

Scott Schmerelson's field office is at Birmingham High School.
Student Advisory Council Represents You
Stephanie Estrada, Stringer • September 13, 2024

The Student Advisory Council (SAC) is for students who want to see change in their schools and district. It aims to make a difference for all...

Judah Cali winning "Class Clown"
Putting the “Super” in Supernovas!
Shenod Lasz, Freelancer • May 1, 2024

The Yearbook Senior team announced Senior Superlatives at the end of the fall semester. It was a long, tedious nomination and election process....

Ballots Burned Firing Up Election
Ballots Burned Firing Up Election
Dorothy Quesenberry, Stringer • October 30, 2024

With the stress of the upcoming elections, the last thing we needed was extra trouble. Based on an article by CNN these past couple of days...

Teenage Dating Violence
Anaiah Greene, Staff Journalist • June 9, 2024
Teenage Dating Violence is a common problem and is very serious, the number of cases continues to rise. So why isn't it talked about enough?
Common Foods Will Change Due to California Food Safety Act
Anaiah Greene, Staff Journalist • May 1, 2024

  California has just passed a Bill, banning Red Dye 3, brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and propylparaben. If you look at...

Game 5 of the NLDS
Sports
The Dodgers’ Improbable World Series Win
Alex Magana, Staff Journalist • November 8, 2024

If you would have told the Dodger Fan base that their team would win the world series in 2024, you would not get a hint of surprise. During the...

Two members of the YMCA, Will and Mercy.
The YMCA Comes To NAHS
Misty Stolz, Stringer • September 18, 2024
Falling Back into Fall Sports
Falling Back into Fall Sports
Misty Stolz, Stringer • September 6, 2024
Mr. Bateman,  Mr. Andrade, and  Alejandra Romero enjoying their visit at Dodger Staduim.
Stadium Tour Given to NAHS Softball Player
Aaron Hernandez, Staff Journalist • August 23, 2024
Clubs
STEM Club Visits Getty on Field Trip
Dorothy Quesenberry, Stringer • December 4, 2024

On November 21st the NAHS Stem Club went on an amazing field trip to the Getty and UCLA's campus and three exhibits at the Fowler Museum , led...

Mr Choi's display of clubs from the prior year
Clubs
New Year, New Club Boards
Alejandro Magana, Staff Journalist • September 6, 2024

A new school year brings challenges to every grade level. The freshman challenged by finding classes and adjusting to their new environment,...