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Students at ICE protest taken February 6th near CSUN
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Community Resistance to ICE is strong
Demonstrations and Boycotts Increasing
Genesis Caballero, Staff Journalist • April 16, 2026

Within four months into 2026 and protests from a year prior against ICE have only increased. What sparked the amplification of these protests...

Front row (L to R) - Mario Martinez, Justine Samantha Relona, Guadalupe Ortiz, Marlyn Barajas, Alexis Westermeller. Back row  - Carlos Linarez, Penny Leviste, Allison Prudencio, Victoria Vásquez
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ACADECA Competes at Cleveland
Tournament Next for them
Justine Samantha Relona, Editor in Chief • January 29, 2026

Congratulations go to our Decatheletes (pictured here) who successfully completed the second round of competition at Cleveland High School last...

A puppy who wanted to be adopted
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Animal Shelters -Temporary Only
If not adopted, pets may be put down
Gracie Dean, Staff Journalist • December 16, 2025

Do you ever just want to get a dog or a cat but can not think of where to go? Go to your local animal shelter and adopt. Most animals in shelters...

Dancing performance during Fall Fest
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Fall Fest of 2025 – Beautiful Performances, Laughter, and Glucose Overload
This year's Fall Fest was different. But in a good way.
Leah Azhimova, Staff Journalist • December 4, 2025

This year's Fall Fest at Northridge Academy High School was filled with music, sugar, and diversity. Students had a lot of fun choosing between...

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Seniors Excel in Latest News
Justine Samantha Relona, Editor in Chief • March 2, 2026

Grades are in and seniors celebrated their Spring honor roll. More than half of the senior class was included in the honor roll which means that...

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College Counselor, Ms. Estrada
FASFA and CADAA Deadlines Approaching for Seniors
Krishna Rivera, Editor in Chief • February 2, 2026

As graduation for the Class of 2026 approaches, so does the deadline for FAFSA and CADAA. Now, what does this mean for Seniors and the financial...

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Things to know for Prom 2026
Justine Samantha Relona, Editor in Chief • January 29, 2026

Seniors, there are only 85 days till Prom. Here are some things you need to know.  Prom will be on Saturday, April 25 from 7:00 pm till...

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Should Heavy Water Bottles Be Banned?
Kimberly Gomez  , Staff Journalist • June 1, 2026

On February 17, 2026, a 12-year-old girl named Khimberly Zavaleta tried to defend her sister after she was being bullied at Reseda Charter High...

Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream
Krishna Rivera, Editor in Chief • April 20, 2026

Nintendo recently released a new version of its beloved game Tomodachi Life on April 16th. I got the game on the day of its release and have...

Students Relish Six the Musical at the Pantages
Students Relish Six the Musical at the Pantages
Justine Samantha Relona, Editor in Chief • March 2, 2026

Last Thursday, Ms. Duran, Ms. Goodman, Ms. Martinez, and Ms. Salinas brought a handful of students to watch Six the Musical at the Pantages.  But...

Ponyo Exhibit Worth the Drive to Wilshire Blvd.
Ponyo Exhibit Worth the Drive to Wilshire Blvd.
Genesis Caballero, Staff Journalist • March 2, 2026

The "Studio Ghibli's Ponyo" exhibition is now open at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, running from February 14, 2026,...

Five Nights At Freddy's 2: What's the deal?
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2: What’s the deal?
Krishna Rivera, Editor in Chief • December 11, 2025

Just like pineapple on pizza, people have had mixed reviews about the new Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie, which was released on December 5,...

Mr.Lee holding a coffee mug.
Tea with Mr.Lee: What is it?
Krishna Rivera, Editor in Chief • October 9, 2025

Every month, a Zoom meeting is held with Principal Lee called “Tea with Mr.Lee”. During this month, Tea with Mr.Lee will be happening on...

Who Are The New Faces?
Krishna Rivera, Editor in Chief • September 15, 2025

Every year, when you walk into classes, you may notice new teachers or even different teachers moving into other positions within the school....

Everything to know about the Hantavirus
Genesis Caballero, Staff Journalist • June 5, 2026

As Hantavirus continues making headlines and circulating across social media feeds, many people are wondering the same thing: How concerned should...

Taken: April 6, 2026 - On the first shift during the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captured more than two-thirds of the Moon showcasing the intricate features of the nearside
Artemis II Mission Succeeds
Genesis Caballero, Staff Journalist • May 28, 2026

In April 2026, NASA successfully completed its Artemis II mission that saw humans fly by the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The...

Some College Degrees No Longer Professional
Genesis Caballero, Staff Journalist • December 11, 2025

A new reclassification of which specific degrees qualify as "professional" for federal student loan purposes is a pending proposal set to be...

Sports
Girls Volleyball Comes to an End
Marcus Nel Sebastian, Sports Team • November 3, 2025

As girls volleyball season comes to an end, their final game was against Verdugo Hills at a hard fought loss of 0-3 they unfortunately do not...

Puma Cross Country Warming up before run
Cross Country Runners Warm- up
Ayan Ahmadi, Sports Team • October 9, 2025
Girls Getting Shots Up
Girls Getting Shots Up
Isaiah Lopez, Sports Team • October 9, 2025
Clubs
New Club- Page to Screen
Farah Rodan, Stringer • December 11, 2025

New club alert! "Page to Screen” is the name for a new club where you can watch your favorite books get turned into movies. There are after...

Drama Club ( - Penelope Leviste as Representative - )
Clubs
New Clubs join the NAHS Roster
Leah Azhimova, Staff Journalist • November 3, 2025

This year, the Club Rush was special. It lasted for two days, which made the presentations brighter, the chanting louder, and the interest doubled....