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Project Coconut or Project 2025?
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Project Coconut or Project 2025?
Krishna Rivera, Staff Journalist • October 11, 2024

With this upcoming election less than 30 days away, many Americans are conflicted about who to vote. From recent news, we know that Vice President...

Two members of the YMCA, Will and Mercy.
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The YMCA Comes To NAHS
A closer look into the new program joining us after school
Misty Stolz, Stringer • September 18, 2024

This year, we are experiencing so many new things. New administration, new teachers, new electives, and even a new after-school program. The...

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Students at the Pantages with chaperones -Ms. Alas, Ms. Sandoval, Ms. Panasyan and Principal Lee.
Students Awed by Hamilton Theatre at Pantages
Cyrus Morales, Stringer • October 30, 2024

On October 9th, selected students from the Senior Council, Social Studies classes, and Black Student Union were given the opportunity to watch...

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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
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Photos of protestors in front of NAHS
Castro departure brings protests
Asimilation and Cyrus Morales June 24, 2024

As the school year has wrapped up, students, faculty, and staff were all struck with the sudden news- that all three of our administration members...

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Goodman Wins LAUSD Teacher of the Year
Rafaelle Cordero and Josiah Anderson June 6, 2024

In early May, NAHS social sciences teacher, Ms. Goodman was selected as one of 24 Teachers of the Year  by LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho....

News Crew visits CSUN's journalism department in early spring.  Junior Anaiah Greene, seniors Kailey Trujillo and Casey Teramoto, sophomore Olivia Munoz, senior Sean Hunt, sophomore Natalie Gutierrez, senior Josiah Anderson, Mr. Kent, senior Joseph Adwani, and CSUN representative, Stephanie Bluestein.
An Inside Look at News Crew
Kailey Trujillo, Managing Editor • June 4, 2024

News Crew is a club-like leadership organization started this year here at Northridge Academy High, which allows students to write stories on...

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...

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...

The Rise of AI In Academics
Jaron Maglinao, Staff Journalist • September 13, 2024

In relation to academics, artificial intelligence can be considered a controversial topic. AI in academics can run into problems when dealing...

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Modern Maximalism and the Return of Physical Media
Ray Rosales, Stringer • September 6, 2024

In recent years from near the end of quarantine and even during quarantine, the aesthetic and overall appeal of maximalism has increased tremendously....

The Beef With Chick Flicks
Olivia Muñoz, Freelancer • May 16, 2024

Growing up, I had a certain fondness for chick flicks, movies targeted towards women that feature mainly female protagonists and themes of romance....

The Oscars and Horror
Olivia Munoz, Freelancer • March 21, 2024

Amid the glitz and glamor of this year’s award season, one ceremony sets itself apart from all the others—the 96th Academy Awards, otherwise...

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...

Mr Choi's display of clubs from the prior year
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,...

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...

Falling Back into Fall Sports
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Falling Back into Fall Sports
Misty Stolz, Stringer • September 6, 2024

As we settle into the new year, we can start to see the school spirit shine through. Our sports teams are finally back. The fall season of sports...

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
Faculty Fill Coaching Needs
Faculty Fill Coaching Needs
Sean Hunt, Program Manager • December 5, 2023