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NPHS students think surfing is swell
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Despite the winter season in January, many California surfers hit their stride and continue to show up at beaches, braving the crashing waves and turning tides. These surfers include NPHS students, whose athletic abilities extend beyond the bounds of the fields and courts on campus. During the summer months, Zoe Hardwick, sophomore, spends every…
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Staff members debate if peppermint is “mint” to be
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Item #1- Dark chocolate dipped candy cane marshmallows Price point: $3.99 Kate’s Review: 7/10, The dark chocolate shell and candy cane pieces on top provided a nice crunch but I found the marshmallow part to have an offputting soft texture. Athena’s Review: 3/10, The consistency of the marshmallow was unpleasant and the contrast between…
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Student tutors teach responsibility beyond the classroom
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Four days a week, a multitude of Newbury Park High School [NPHS] student tutors donate their time and knowledge to offer help to their peers in every subject. From science to languages, these students provide support through the tutoring centers around campus. During lunch every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the math tutoring center is…
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NPHS’ Sports Administration supports student athletes
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Regardless of sport, every athlete has a unique experience. From water polo to basketball, each sports season tells a story of camaraderie and teamwork beyond the bounds of the sport. The athletic department here at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] allows students to form friendships and grow their abilities within their sports through leadership…
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Hands on hobbies allow for productive free time
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According to Heidi Godman, the executive editor of the Harvard Health letter, “hobbies — such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs — involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.” Humans were made to not only live but to…
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How to prove to yourself that you are not a failure at seventeen
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“Your teenage years are the best of your life,” is a commonly regurgitated cliche that has infiltrated my perception of adolescence, since my earliest cognisant memory. My thirteenth birthday was a pivotal moment in my upbringing. As I entered the elusive world of being a teenage girl, I felt exhilarated but simultaneously frightened. On…
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“Once Upon A Mattress” enchants audiences
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Roses pile upon the edge of the stage as glistening specs of light dance on the rich burgundy satin as the curtains close for the final call. From Nov. 6-9, the NPHS PAC was transformed into a magical kingdom, transporting its audience into the musical “Once Upon A Mattress” written by Marshall Barer, Dean…
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The Decline in Game Show Culture within the modern day
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From touchless pay to mass automation within every industry, human connection has been declining, and if it follows the downward spiral it has been on, it will ultimately be lost. Over the past few decades there has been a rapid decrease in the viewership of game shows and live television programs as a whole.…
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Women fight for their place in sports media
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Only 38 percent of women are sports photographers, while the other 62 percent are men, according to Zippia.com. Throughout history, the photography and sports media industries have been heavily dominated by men. Women have fought for a place in sports media and continue to work to create more gender equality within the industry. Katharine…
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“The Life of a Showgirl” shines like “Opalite”
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My first recollection of freedom was choosing music on my iPod Touch. At the age of five, I could not spell out my own address, but I did know one thing: I liked Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift has been my favorite artist for my entire life; no one has ever rivaled her. After my…