Yesenia Gonzales, Staffer
September 15, 2017
Filed under Opinion
The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) is a federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools all across the United States. This program is enriched with many core values that are usef...
John Naranjo
October 27, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Technology plays a major role in the lives of almost everyone. In this day and age it’s no surprise that this applies in school as well. For the most part it has made learning and staying connected easier. Some prime examples are...
Dianara Abarca & Nora Graham
October 27, 2016
Filed under Opinion
Knowing the history of our country plays an essential part in being educated, moving toward the future and making change. It is significantly helpful in this day and age when a record percentage of people now identify as socia...
Dianara Abarca & John Naranjo
September 20, 2016
Filed under Opinion
America has been the source of devout patriotism since the day it was established as a country. “Patriotism,” in and of itself, is an iconic word for America, right up there with “freedom,” “hamburgers” and “bald ea...
Caleb Ragan, Editor-in-Chief
June 30, 2016
Filed under Opinion
In student journalism nationwide, a certain disconnect between school administration and student journalists is characteristic but late into the 2016 school year this disconnect became apparent to The North Star staff. A Nort...
February 22, 2016
Filed under A & E, Opinion
In most recent memory, television has been at the peak of both popularity and quality. New hit TV shows like “Transparent” and “Game of Thrones” have become staples in mainstream media and award shows alike. However many...
February 22, 2016
Filed under Highlights, Opinion
Slang is the informal use of words that reflects a specific attitude of a culture. It has been around for what seems like forever and is present in the speech of every language. The English language has evolved greatly over time;...
Kimberly Alvarez, Staffer
December 8, 2015
Filed under Opinion
In 2015 there have been a total of 45 school shootings, according to the Huffington Post. With the fact in mind, there are precautions that schools must consider in order to prevent any injuries or accidents among the student ...
Franco Vidal, Columnist
December 2, 2015
Filed under A & E, Opinion
Frankly Said
The Horrifying Examples of Horror
As a kid, October was defined by only three simple words, "Trick or Treat." I would always love going around the neighborhood asking for candy, getting compliments for my costume...
Bryan Gwork, Staffer
December 30, 2013
Filed under Opinion
Head safety and concussion awareness regarding high school athletes have become rising issues in recent years. In 2014 California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law prohibiting high school football teams from full-contact practic...
