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Roger Grunwald performs his play, The Mitzvah, virtually for Northgate students Feb. 3 and then talks with them about the Holocaust and experiences of Jewish people, including those in his family, in Europe.

The Mitzvah, a one-man show depicting horrors and family experiences of the Holocaust, impacts students

Lily Struempf, Staff Writer
April 3, 2021
Freshman Aaron Baack solos with Jazz Band II during Northgate's virtual concert featuring six musical groups. Baack also performs with the Concert Band. See link in article to access the concert on YouTube.

Blend of skill, harmony and technology create stunning performance featuring all of Northgate’s instrumental music groups

Athena Zapantis, Sophomore Editor
March 31, 2021
Junior Kevin Lechner and seniors Colin Moore, Nathaniel Schrag, and Olivia Yoshii speak at a February forum hosted by East Bay Youth Speak focused on distance learning's impacts to mental health and student engagement.

East Bay students discuss pandemic challenges of learning virtually – in a virtual forum

Vivian Tanforan, Staff Writer/Social Media Consultant
March 23, 2021
A still image taken as NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021.

Researchers look to future study of life as NASA’s Rover Perseverance successfully lands on Mars

Mia Allyson Montifar, Staff Writer
March 8, 2021
Freshman Sophia Tribendis says the time spent at home has been healthier with her favorite house plants - and with her Labrador, Jax. Have a plant you love? Send a photo to thenorthgatesentinel@gmail.com from your school email account.

Looking for pure air, healthy mind and focus? Add a houseplant to your room!

Sophia Tribendis, Staff Writer
February 27, 2021
More than 100 students from Northgate's six musical groups will appear a virtual concert in March. Pictured here is Director Greg Brown and music groups during performing during the 2019-20 school year (clockwise), Orchestra, Jazz Band II and Jazz Band I. A link to the March 27 concert will be added to this article.

Musicians journey on to new history in preparation for March virtual performance

Clare Kim, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
The origins of Valentine conversation heart candy dates back to 1847.

The crazy 170-year history of conversation hearts

Gabriella Toranski, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Bella Voce performs

Bella Voce gets a second chance for choreographed virtual singing performance

Mia Allyson Montifar, Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
This beachside Taco Bell in Pacifica has a distinction of being the “world’s best”, attracting satisfied customers including Sentinel editor-in-chief Adelaide Berrett.

From sunbathing to boogie-boarding, Taco Bell Beach is a big hit

Adelaide Berrett, Editor-In-Chief
January 14, 2021
More than 100 high singers from eight county high schools including Northgate join together in “Lean on Me,” by Bill Withers, in the finale of High School Notes: A Digital A Cappella Concert, which is playing on the Diablo Regional Center for the Arts’ YouTube Channel. See article for performance link.

Madrigals and Belle Voce sing out in countywide a capella virtual concert

Mia Allyson Montifar, Staff Writer
December 9, 2020
Production Workshop members continue their creativity even on Zoom, as seen here Dec. 4. Not pictured, Drama instructor John Litten.

Drama during distance learning: The show must go on!

Ella Kopper, Freshman Editor
December 5, 2020
Walnut Creek has 25 yarn-wrapped trees for its

“Yarn Bomb” art installment adds color to fall in Walnut Creek

Kate Rollins, Staff Writer
November 29, 2020
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