Your favorite journalists are back!! We’re here again to give our hot takes on the long-awaited The Summer I Turned Pretty finale. Jenny Han gave us over an hour's worth of craziness and there is definitely...

  We are kicking off the 2025-26 school year by sharing these students’ journeys into discovering their unique style and best takeaways. We are excited to start off with junior Jayden Hwang,...

Hi guys! Welcome back to Hot Takes with your new favorite journalists, Lili, Allison, and Elle. While it’s a new year and we are new to the column, but not new to today’s topic: The Summer I Turned...

Over the past five years, it seems that video game movies have become a regular part of pop culture, as there always seems to be one video game movie a year that breaks the box office. However, for the...

Have you ever sat bored in a drive-thru, just staring at the menu not sure of what you want to eat? Well instead of being indecisive about your order, you should try ordering what the person in front of...

From a young age, Isabella Guerra had a passion for art. From watching her art teacher as a child to experiencing the lockdown in 2020, her love for art grew. As she continues to learn on her own and with...

Heyyyy guys!!! Long time no see, but we are back! Sort of… Today we have a special guest’s opinion on the 2025 Oscars! Introducing, (drum roll please) Amanda Haenelt!! Get ready for Amanda’s full...

Koda Augustyn, a sophomore at NVOT, has a passion for fashion that began in middle school. Known for her unique, eclectic style, Augustyn has been crafting her look since the 7th grade, inspired by the...

Growing up, senior Christos Timotheou always had an interest in art. He “relates his art to his life” and would “occasionally paint or draw some deeper themes.’” He creates his art with perspective...

  From coloring in bright landscapes, to intricate free hand self-portraits, Janice Sumin Choi, a senior at NVOT, has displayed her artistic journey through her love for vibrant colors, allowing...

Lyle and Erik Menendez, sentenced to life in prison since 1996, may now be getting a second chance at freedom and Gen Z may be the reason why. The murder of the Menendez parents and subsequent trial divided...

Hope you didn’t miss us too much, but we are back and ready to talk more about the latest celebrity gossip! We are taking Hot Takes in a new direction this week and will be talking about the most exciting...