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How to win the war with yourself
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Everyone is fighting a silent battle, whether they realize it or not. A gory, bloody, merciless battle with their greatest opponent: themself. When I was a little girl, I had a recurring dream: a twisted, demented, recurring dream. My slumber revealed to me my truest and most vulnerable wish. I wanted to completely change…
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Falling in love with seasonal snacks
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Ghosts & Bats Crispy Potato Snacks, 8/10, $2.99 As the only savory treat I picked out, I had high expectations for the intricately shaped potato chips. These chips are a great light snack that satisfy the common recurrence of desiring a salty snack. I strongly recommend purchasing these chips. Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s Cookies, 8/10, $2.99…
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Local art paints a picture of community
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Art is all around, provoking not only thought and emotion, but also fostering community. In Newbury Park, local artists have unique opportunities to display their talents, and on campus, art takes form in a multitude of ways. Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students can foster their love for art or explore a new passion…
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The Summer I Realized Enjoyment is More Important than Quality
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The roaring question, “Team Jereimah or Team Conrad,” has overtaken every aspect of my life. From hallway chatter to an endless vortex of social media scrolling, the world is obsessed with “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Middle school was my first introduction to the series. I had read the complete three-book series released by…
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Krish Devgania enters his senior year
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With over 2,000 students on campus, each with their own unique interests, passions and motivations, they all have something to offer within the NPHS community. Krish Devgania, senior, enters his fourth year enrolled at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. Each year, Devgania has taken a course of Chinese taught by Jing Hu here at…
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Charity bike ride raises awareness for ALS
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On May 3, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] Network hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness for the disease and money for treatments. The ALS Network, a non-profit based in Woodland Hills, has raised over 900,000 dollars throughout their nine years of fundraising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], about 5,600…
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Recognizing the hidden talents of students
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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 is important to acknowledge not only what students are commonly recognized for, but their identities as a whole. High school is a place where people can explore their interests…
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I am plagued by an irrational fear of death
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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 feeling as if I have no control has tormented me my whole life. Anxiety surrounding death prevents me from sleeping at night, as each time I close my eyes,…
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The NPHS swim team glides into the new season
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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 closer together, while also understanding how each individual can grow their skills. Despite being new to NPHS, Horowitz is not new to swimming, as she has coached at a…
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“Harry Potter” enchants audiences
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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, Ron and Hermione, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” begs the question: what if it was possible to turn back time? Playing the role of Scorpius Malfoy, son of…