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The Knight Crier
Online News Day or Knight - Official news site of North Penn High School - 1340 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale, PA

The Knight Crier
Skyler Simpson

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor

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Thanks for all the memories.

A final goodbye

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
May 22, 2020
Sam is excited to pursue a career in plumbing.

Senior Spotlight: Sam White

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
May 13, 2020
"Felicity" is one of many incredible shows that you can binge while you're stuck in the house.

Top 5 best shows to binge during quarantine

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
April 22, 2020
Mr. King is one of many teachers who has had to alter their entire routine.

A day in the life of a teacher… in quarantine

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
April 17, 2020
The only way out is through.

It’s okay not to be okay

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
April 10, 2020
Starting April 18th, NPHS will begin banning all college apparel from school grounds.

Schools ban college apparel; say it promotes senioritis

Skyler Simpson, Lirpa Loof
April 1, 2020
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[Photo] The Knight Quarantine

Knight Crier
March 27, 2020
I'm so proud to be a part of the SJU class of 2024.

Dreams do come true

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
March 4, 2020
An inspirational poster in third floor K-Pod.

The importance of taking responsibility

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
February 3, 2020
Ernie is one of many pets at the Home at Last animal rescue looking for a home.

Home at Last: Ernie

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 29, 2020
Although state schools are typically less expensive, they can still be a financial burden on students.

OPINION: State schools should be free

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 22, 2020
Alfie is one of many animals looking for a second chance at Last Chance Ranch.

Last Chance Ranch: Alfie

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 21, 2020
Nick Hernandez is making his mark in the North Penn community through his optimistic attitude.

People in the Pods: Nick Hernandez

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 16, 2020
April is one of many animals at the Almost Home rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: April

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 14, 2020
North Penn sophomore Andrew Maier is one of the bright stars that makes our high school sky so bright.

People in the Pods: Andrew Maier

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 13, 2020
Mr. Kyler Berger is one of many teachers who went to North Penn before coming back to teach there.

From peer to career: Mr. Kyle Berger

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 8, 2020
Comet is one of many animals at the Home at Last Rescue looking to be adopted.

Home at Last: Comet

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
January 7, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Mich., where he introduced President Donald Trump Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

OPINION: Mike Pence should not be in office

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
December 19, 2019
Mrs. Astrida Ruoldph is one of many teachers who have graduated from North Penn.

From peer to career: Mrs. Astrida Rudolph

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
December 18, 2019
Over the past 10 years, there have been an array of fads that we should definitely drop before the next decade.

Things that should stay in the 2010s

Skyler Simpson and Matt Featherson
December 16, 2019
Dr. Michael Voicheck is one of many teachers who have graduated from North Penn.

From peer to career: Dr. Michael Voicheck

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
December 11, 2019
Latin club is just one of many fun new clubs debuting at North Penn this year.

Latin club making its debut at North Penn

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
December 3, 2019
Tom Hanks poses for a promotional photo regarding his new movie, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood".

Welcome to my neighborhood

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 26, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., listens during a Democratic presidential primary debate, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

OPINION: An honest review of the Democratic debate

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 20, 2019
Sra. Atkiss one of many teachers who have graduated from North Penn.

From peer to career: Sra. Brittany Atkiss

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 20, 2019
Graduation this year for the class of 2020 will take place in the swamp.

No, it’s not the “last time in the swamp”

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 14, 2019
Senioritis has taken over the student body.

Signs you may have senioritis

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 13, 2019
Ophelia is one of many animals at Last Chance Ranch looking to be adopted.

Last Chance Ranch: Ophelia

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 13, 2019
Logan is one of many animals looking to be adopted at Last Chance Ranch.

Last Chance Ranch: Logan

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
November 7, 2019
Evin Sullivan looking into the Knights dugout to receive the signs.

Evin Sullivan climbs the ladder in baseball and beyond

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 30, 2019
Oz is one of many animals looking for a home at Last Chance Ranch.

Last Chance Ranch: Oz

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 29, 2019
Protestors carrying a likeness of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gather outside the Venetian Hotel & Casino before the CNN Republican presidential debate on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

I am not a liberal

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 29, 2019
Bella and Billy are two of many dogs looking to find their forever home.

Home at Last: Bella and Billy

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 24, 2019
Is teen romance all it's cracked up to be?

The science behind young love

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 10, 2019
Every year, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a walk to prevent and raise awareness for childhood cancer.

What having cancer taught me

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 8, 2019
Benji is one of many dogs looking to be adopted at the Home at Last Dog Rescue.

Home at Last: Benji

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
October 7, 2019
Apollo is one of many adoptable dogs at the Home At Last Dog Rescue

Home at Last: Apollo

Skyler Simpson, Senior Editor
September 25, 2019
The ultimate end of Junior year playlist

The ultimate end of Junior year playlist

Skyler Simpson, Editor
June 6, 2019
Jimmy is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Jimmy

Skyler Simpson, Editor
June 4, 2019

Time for a change with the Electoral College

Skyler Simpson, Editor
June 3, 2019
Davey and Furball are two of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Davey and Furball

Skyler Simpson, Editor
May 28, 2019

Pro Choice

Skyler Simpson, Editor
May 24, 2019
The steps you take in 11th grade will greatly determine your future.

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on my junior year

Skyler Simpson, Editor
May 14, 2019
May is the time of springtime and flowers... or at least, it should be.

Top 10 songs that describe May

Skyler Simpson, Editor
May 9, 2019
This Aug. 11, 2004 file photo shows the three standbys of the Ticonderoga line, from left, produced at the Dixon plant in Versailles, Mo., are the My First pencil for young beginning writers, the Laddie, an intermediate pencil for kids making the transition from printing to cursive writing and the traditional hexagonal-shaped Ticonderoga #2. Long home to an unchanging bunch of yellow No. 2 pencils and thick pink erasers, the pencil case has gotten a makeover. Thanks to the onslaught of kid-focused marketing and the growing presence of technology in children's lives, those perennial favorites have become so last semester. (AP Photo/Sedalia Democrat, Sydney Brink, FILE)

Top 10 things to remember during AP testing

Skyler Simpson, Editor
May 3, 2019
Tortie is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Tortie

Skyler Simpson, Editor
April 30, 2019
AJR's new album dropped on Friday, April 26.

Album Review: Neotheater by AJR

Skyler Simpson, Editor
April 29, 2019
Darius is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Darius

Skyler Simpson, Editor
April 8, 2019
Hosts Nick Cannon, left, and Lele Pons, right, present the award for choice breakout TV for the show to, from second left, Diego Tinoco, Jason Genao, Brett Gray and Sierra Capri for "On My Block" at the Teen Choice Awards at The Forum on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

On My Block Season 2 Review

Skyler Simpson, Editor
April 4, 2019
Eilish's new album is available on Spotify, among other streaming platforms.

Billie Eilish paving her way in the music industry

Skyler Simpson, Editor
April 4, 2019
Scruffy is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Scruffy

Skyler Simpson, Editor
April 2, 2019
Violet is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Violet

Skyler Simpson, Editor
March 26, 2019
Poppy is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Poppy

Skyler Simpson, Editor
March 18, 2019
Duke is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Duke

Skyler Simpson, Editor
March 12, 2019
Astrid S has over 5 million listeners on Spotify, a popular music streaming platform.

Artist Spotlight: Astrid S

Skyler Simpson, Editor
March 6, 2019
Surviving the lull of March

Surviving the lull of March

Skyler Simpson, Editor
March 5, 2019
Candi is one of many dogs at the Almost Home Dog Rescue looking to be adopted.

Almost Home: Candi

Skyler Simpson, Editor
March 4, 2019
Sasha Sloan has over 4 million listeners on Spotify, a popular music streaming platform.

Artist Spotlight: Sasha Sloan

Skyler Simpson, Editor
February 27, 2019
An Oscar statue stands on the red carpet outside the Kodak Theatre as preparations continue for the 82nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., on Friday, March 5, 2010. The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Reviewing the 2019 Academy Awards

Skyler Simpson, Editor
February 26, 2019
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Fiesta Chili Dip With Ground Turkey and Corn from Peggy Fallon's "Great Party Dips" is seen in this Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 photo. From Peggy Fallon's "Great Party Dips" comes this dip. It can be assembled the day before the Super Bowl then baked to bubbly hot just before kickoff. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

Top 10 Best Super Bowl Recipes

Skyler Simpson, Editor
January 31, 2019
Top 10 songs that describe midterms

Top 10 songs that describe midterms

Skyler Simpson, Editor
January 18, 2019
James Carnal making a name for himself on the bowling team

James Carnal making a name for himself on the bowling team

Skyler Simpson, Editor
January 17, 2019
A Knight in the Castle: Mr. Christopher King

A Knight in the Castle: Mr. Christopher King

Skyler Simpson, Editor
January 10, 2019
FILE - In this June 26, 2017 file photo, Canadian rapper Drake arrives at the NBA Awards in New York. Drake's song "In My Feelings," was named as one of the top songs of the year by Associated Press Music Editor Mesfin Fekadu. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Reviewing the most popular songs of 2018

Skyler Simpson, Editor
December 11, 2018
SWAT team members watch the crowd as President Barack Obama talks about his jobs bill at Lincoln High School in Denver, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

The 411 on commanding a SWAT team

Alexis Bamford and Skyler Simpson
December 4, 2018
British band Coldplay pose backstage at the Brit Awards 2009 at Earls Court exhibition centre in London, England, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)

A Head Full of Dreams review

Skyler Simpson, Editor
November 17, 2018
How to get over writer's block

How to get over writer’s block

Skyler Simpson, Editor
November 15, 2018
A Knight in the Castle: Mr. Christopher Lucas

A Knight in the Castle: Mr. Christopher Lucas

Skyler Simpson, Editor
November 1, 2018
Luke Perry, from left, Marisol Nichols, and Mark Consuelos participate in the "Riverdale" panel on Day 4 of Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 22, 2018, in San Diego. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

I hate the direction Riverdale is going – and here’s why

Skyler Simpson, Editor
October 22, 2018
Joe Popp, a star in the music department

Joe Popp, a star in the music department

Skyler Simpson, Editor
October 15, 2018
FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2018 photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, listens to Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. speak during a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. FBI agents interviewed one of the three women who have accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as Republicans and Democrats quarreled over whether the bureau would have enough time and freedom to conduct a thorough investigation before a high-stakes vote on his nomination to the nation's highest court. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

EDITORIAL: Reflecting on Kavanaugh’s new position

Skyler Simpson, Editor
October 12, 2018
In this photo taken Feb. 12, 2015, sixth grade teacher Carrie Young guides her students through an exercise on their laptops as practice for the the Common Core State Standards Test in her classroom at Morgan Elementary School South in Stockport, Ohio. On Tuesday, Ohio becomes the first state to administer one of two tests in English language arts and math based on the Common Core standards developed by two separate groups of states. By the end of the year, about 12 million children in 28 states and the District of Columbia will take exams that are expected to be harder than traditional spring standardized state tests they replace. In some states, they'll require hours of additional testing time students will have to do more than just fill in the bubble. The goal is to test students on critical thinking skills, requiring them to describe their reasoning and solve problems. (AP Photo/Ty Wright)

EDITORIAL: Can students best be measured on intellect or character?

Skyler Simpson, Editor
October 3, 2018
Plato's infamous "Allegory of the Cave".

EDITORIAL: The allegory of life

Skyler Simpson, Editor
September 27, 2018
This August 9, 2013 photo taken in Concord, NH, shows handmade notecards made by spraying cardstock with chalkboard paint. Get in the back-to-school mood by making notecards that incorporate old-school elements like chalkboards, vintage maps, notebook paper and brown paper lunch sacks. With chalkboard art as a trend, turning a notecard into a mini-chalkboard is as easy as applying a few coats of spray paint to a piece of cardstock. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer)

EDITORIAL: Teachers deserve more respect

Skyler Simpson, Editor
September 25, 2018
A group of seniors show their NP spirit by participating in Tie Dye Tuesday.

North Penn shows off pride with annual Spirit Week

Skyler Simpson, Editor
September 21, 2018
May Fair brought music and fun even on a rainy day!

Marching into spring with May Fair

Skyler Simpson, Staff Writer
May 15, 2018
One of North Penn's most well known English teachers, Mrs. Cassel takes pride in both her students and books.

Mrs. Sue Cassel, a gem of the English department

Skyler Simpson, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Staff writer, Skyler Simpson offers uplifting thoughts to help you get through the fourth marking period.

Curing your 4th Marking Period blues

Skyler Simpson, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
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