Articles by Athena Xilas
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Charity bike ride raises awareness for ALS
On May 3, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Network hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness for the disease and money for treatments. The ALS Network,...
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Recognizing the hidden talents of students
Throughout high school, the accomplishments of students are often recognized, from winning the state championship for football to joining the National Honors Society. However, it...
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I am plagued by an irrational fear of death
For as long as I can remember, the lingering fear of death has consumed my every waking moment. Uncertainty of what happens after death and...
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The NPHS swim team glides into the new season
Led by a brand new head coach, the NPHS swim team enters the 2024-25 spring sport season. Coach Treci Horowitz aims to bring the team...
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“Harry Potter” enchants audiences
From March 13-16, the NPHS Theater department transported viewers to the fantastical destination of Hogwarts. Following the children of widely beloved characters such as Harry,...
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The Lumineers’ new album was not an “Automatic” favorite
I, like millions of other folk music fans, love The Lumineers. I was introduced to The Lumineers in early middle school and ever since my...
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“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” made me mad
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” tells the story of Bridget Jones, a screenwriter navigating the complications of balancing her life alongside a blossoming relationship....
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IB Languages open students’ eyes to culture and history
From College Preparatory to International Baccalaureate courses, Newbury Park High School students work to learn languages to their fullest extent. NPHS offers four levels...
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The 59th Super Bowl connects community
Annual anticipation builds as millions of football fans eagerly watch the Super Bowl. Screaming supporters swarm around any available screen, desperate to watch the coveted...
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The major impacts AI has sparked in today’s society
Introduction 2025 welcomes a new generation of children, Generation Beta, who will be raised by the fairly new creation of artificial intelligence . Across the...