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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? What about a banana duct taped to a wall? Maurizio Cattelan’s...

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 of those who were present often don't receive enough attention....

Project Coconut or Project 2025?

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 Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be...

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 a cozy sweater and sip some hot apple cider while watching...

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 with the topic of academic honesty, making its use in schoolwork...

Pictured: Sophomores Justine Relona, Szaffi Fejes, Natalie Gutierrez, and Krishna Rivera.

A Guide to Beating That Summertime Sadness

Olivia Munoz, Freelancer June 9, 2024

As the school year comes to a close, students prepare for the next few months of vacation. For many, this is the best time of the year; almost two months of sleeping in, no school, and free rein to do...

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Armed Forces – MEPs Insider

Sean Hunt, Program Manager June 4, 2024

The Armed Forces is an important part of our nation's security and the future for many NAHS students. However, most do not know the process of enlistment and the horrors attached to it.  I found out...

Stigma Against Reading

Stigma Against Reading

Natalie Gutierrez, Stringer May 17, 2024

Reading is a hobby students love in their free time. In high school students, that is not the case, however. Reading is seen as uncool or boring by the majority of high school students. The younger they...

Senioritis: Navigating the Final Stretch of High School

Senioritis: Navigating the Final Stretch of High School

Kailey Trujillo, Managing Editor May 14, 2024

As the spring semester starts and the idea of freedom begins, high school seniors find themselves battling an illness: senioritis. This illness causes a lack of motivation and longing at the end of their...

NAHS Students Opinions on the Israel-Palestine War

Rafaelle Cordero, Freelancer May 9, 2024

On October 7, 2023, the terrorist group Hamas carried out a surprise attack on southern Israel from Gaza, killing about 1,200 people and seizing 250 hostages. In response, the Israeli government seized...

The Issue With School Dances

The Issue With School Dances

Kailey Trujillo, Managing Editor February 20, 2024

Some students have seen our school dances this school year as unreliable and untrustworthy in whether or not they will happen. Our students have seen neighboring schools in our community creating school...

Trump’s Lead of Concern to Students

Rafaelle Cordero, Freelancer February 20, 2024

As the 2024 Presidential Election furthers, former president Donald Trump takes the lead in the primary elections so far for the Republican party. Last month in Iowa, Trump won 51% for the Republican primary...

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