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The Knight Crier
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The Knight Crier
Milan Varia

Milan Varia, Executive Editor

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After illustrious career, Coyle springs into retirement

After illustrious career, Coyle springs into retirement

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
May 27, 2022
Located in the lobby, support for North Penn's students with disabilities can be seen. Everyday, teachers and students are learning more about each other and making efforts to become more inclusive.

NPHS unified in autism awareness

Milan Varia and Emily Dahms
April 27, 2022
A mother embraces her son who escaped the besieged city of Mariupol and arrived at the train station in Lviv, western Ukraine on Sunday, March 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

OPINION: To my generation, the memes about Ukraine need to stop

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
March 21, 2022
On October 18th, 2021, Christian Fusco, North Penn School Board Vice President, participated in North Penn's School Board Town Hall Debate. But prior to that date, Fusco experienced something he had never before, and ever since, he has dealt with a new problem that is affecting many school board members across the country.

The untold side of school board meetings: the toll on mental health

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
March 10, 2022
Dr. Curtis Dietrich gazes ahead, as he will soon retire from the North Penn School District.

In recession, elections, construction, and Covid, for Dietrich, people mattered the most

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
February 24, 2022
Choir Director Matthew Klenk and the choir practice vocal warm-ups before first period in preparation for the day ahead of them.

North Penn “can’t help falling in love” with Singing Valentines

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
February 15, 2022
Ben Simmons and James Harden swapped teams at the NBA Trade Deadline, but the move has more implications than it might seem. In the article below, the Sixers' side of the trade is evaluated.

Does Harden help the Sixers make an NBA Finals push?

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
February 13, 2022
View the artwork and cast your votes by noon by Friday!

Reaching beyond the J pod walls: North Penn art show returns

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
February 3, 2022
Julia Shin will soon roam the halls of Princeton University, moving on from North Penn's castle walls.

Shin crosses the bridge to Princeton

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
January 20, 2022
Tejas Priyadarshi will begin a new chapter of his life in February. He landed his dream job and will jump start his career in a unique way.

North Penn alum has future in the “cloud”

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
January 13, 2022
Issues like gun storage bear a lot of responsibility in our world today. It has become a major problem and needs to be addressed in some capacity.

OPINION: The forgotten issue behind gun violence: gun storage

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
January 7, 2022
From left to right, Nicole Mattiacci, Cathy Wesley, Tina Stoll, Xander Malin, and Caroline Guo all helped lead an active discussion during Wednesday's Democrats Club meeting.

North Penn School Board members connect with Democrats Club in engaging Q&A

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
December 9, 2021
Senait Ambaw, right, who said her home had been destroyed by artillery, leaves by foot on a path near the village of Chenna Teklehaymanot, in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia, on Sept. 9, 2021. (AP Photo)

OPINION: It is time for us to challenge the Ethiopian Government

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
December 3, 2021
In the last 8 years, voting for the North Penn School Board has increased by sizable increments every year, which is displayed in the graph above.

Examining the increasing voter turnout in the North Penn community

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
November 18, 2021
NPHS Theatre is back this November with two programs.

Two productions in two weeks: NPHS Theatre returns under the stage lights

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
November 5, 2021
After a year online, Model UN, and many other clubs at the high school, finally got to meet in person again.

Clubs back in full swing

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
October 29, 2021
The Town Hall debate was a chance for candidates to display their views on certain topics, but not everything was addressed. Those questions will be in the article below.

Community poses questions for Town Hall Debate

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
October 26, 2021
Jalen Hurts has been up and down this NFL season. How long should the Eagles wait on him?

How long is too long for the Eagles?

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
October 13, 2021
There has always been a challenge with freedom of speech when it comes to students. But, how do these issues affect student journalists?

EDITORIAL: Where do the limits of student free speech lie?

Milan Varia, Executive Editor
October 3, 2021
Shreyash Ranjan (left) and Yash Prabhu (right) competed in Lockheed Martin's Code Quest and placed 2nd in their division.

Coding their way into second place

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
May 18, 2021
The Philadelphia Eagles draft class is full of talent and questions. Each player is individually graded below.

Grading the Eagles 2021 Draft Class

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
he Sixers have been fantastic thus far, but the success may not last in the playoffs.

Uncertainty prevails over the Sixers’ championship odds

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021
Just before entering the school, lines of people check into their vaccination appointments.

My experience as a vaccine volunteer

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
Howie Roseman’s moves have left Eagles fans confused and upset, but his plan could end up being masterful.

Howie Roseman’s best trade in years

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
People eagerly waiting for their 15 minutes timers to go off after receiving the vaccine.

The Emotional Impact of the COVID Vaccine

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
March 22, 2021
FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, refugees who fled the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region arrive on the banks of the Tekeze River on the Sudan-Ethiopia border, in Hamdayet, eastern Sudan. Huge unknowns persist in the deadly conflict, but details of the involvement of neighboring Eritrea, one of the world's most secretive countries, are emerging with witness accounts by survivors and others. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

The Hidden Refugee Crisis in Ethiopia

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
March 11, 2021
Mayank Amin, dressed as Superman, helps patients out of the car, carrying a box of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

North Penn Alum is a COVID-19 Superhero

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo, a masked worker cleans a street in the Chinatown district in San Francisco. Police are stepping up patrol and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent attacks on older Asians stoked fear in the San Francisco Bay Area's Chinatowns and subdued the celebratory mood leading up to Chinese New Year. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Examining the alarming rise in Asian American hate crimes

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
February 21, 2021
The Eagles Will Regret Trading Away Carson Wentz

The Eagles Will Regret Trading Away Carson Wentz

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
February 15, 2021

Ben Simmons needs to be traded

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
February 7, 2021
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[Photo] Should Ben Simmons be traded?

February 7, 2021
The future of the Philadelphia Eagles has not been this unclear in many years. The Sirianni Era begins a with a lot of decisions to be made.

Nick Sirianni: Wentz Whisperer or Chaos Creator?

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021
The Supreme Court will hear a case about student free speech, stemming from an online outburst on Snapchat, in "Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L".

“Vulgar Words” set to decide fate of students online free speech

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
January 24, 2021
Coach Doug Pederson was fired Monday, January 11th, 2021. What does that entail for the team moving forward?

What does firing Doug Pederson really result in?

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
January 13, 2021
The Sixers have certainly taken a step forward, but can that expected all season long?

Can the Sixers sustain their Success?

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
January 10, 2021
A Unique Experience in different times - Tiger Schulmann's Martial Arts

A Unique Experience in different times – Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
December 21, 2020
With an NBA season looming upon us, the stars are aligning for some teams and players.

Predicting the season full of questions

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
December 13, 2020
Covid or not, the NPHS German Club is still very much up and running, offering new opportunities for all.

Ach du lieber- Covid not enough to stop German Club

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
December 4, 2020
The Philadelphia 76ers new offseason look to push them over the top, but how impactful can the acquired talent be?

Darryl Morey Sixers Savior? Analyzing his Offseason Moves So Far

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
November 22, 2020
Losing their Youth, Nigerians are facing Daily Strife

Losing their Youth, Nigerians are facing Daily Strife

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
One academic quarter is in the books. But how are students, teachers, and administration seeing the effectiveness on this learning model?

One marking period in, is online learning making the grade?

William Ketner and Milan Varia
November 1, 2020
Mediocrity or Brilliance: the Eagles still have a Fighting Chance

Mediocrity or Brilliance: the Eagles still have a Fighting Chance

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
October 25, 2020
The Uighur Muslims have a long history with China, and their international injustice is something all of the world should be watching,

International injustice? A look at the Uighur Muslims

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
From No Scholarship to Philadelphia Eagles Hero: Travis Fulgham Proved his Doubters Wrong

From No Scholarship to Philadelphia Eagles Hero: Travis Fulgham Proved his Doubters Wrong

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
The NFL Coronavirus Protocol needs to change

The NFL Coronavirus Protocol needs to change

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
October 11, 2020
New England Patriots NFL football team CEO Robert Kraft, center, and Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers, left, talks with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid after an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 122-113. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Why Hiring Doc Rivers was the Right Choice

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
October 5, 2020
NBA Finals Preview

NBA Finals Preview

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
September 30, 2020
Back to School Night like no other

Back to School Night like no other

Milan Varia, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020
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