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Whatever Happens Ep8 | Get to know the New NWN Members

By Shamika Bernales, Afeefa Rahman, Charles White, and Amelie Jovanovic • Jan 21, 2026

For the eighth episode of Whatever Happens, listen as host Shamika Bernales gets to know the new freshman NWN staff members Afeefa Rahman, Charles White and Amelie Jovanovic.

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One Voice, directed by Justin De La Cruz, performs the National Anthem to begin the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 on May 20.
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Jamie Hoffman received the Outstanding Theater Student award and the Robert L. Johnson Award.
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Co-Editor-in-Chief Cora Gayford
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On April 28, the Fine Arts Department held an AP Hallway show for all seniors as a way to showcase their portfolios and art collections. One of the students, Ally Nguyen, senior, displays her art collection of oil paintings.
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Theatre puts on Seussical, a musical based off of the works of Dr. Seuss.
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MSA President, Salwa Mohiuddin, senior, introduces guests to Ramaday and outlines the event schedule. "The goal of Ramaday has always been to share Ramadan and the traditions of it to our friends who aren't Muslim," Mohiuddin said. "I think that goes a long way to build empathy and understanding. It's a big deal for Muslims, so to share that and have your non-Muslim peers and teachers show up and understand really means a lot."
Muslim Student Association Celebrates Third Annual Ramaday
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Henry Riley, senior, dressed as Snow White competes with the Witch played by Emma Shimon, senior, on a runway to determine who is the "fairest of all." They strike Pose 28. "My curves are tight and streamlined," Riley said.
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