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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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Soccer coach charged with murder of teenage boy
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13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on March 30. Previously, Hernandez had taken a train ride to Lancaster, CA, to complete odd jobs for a friend. When his family tried calling him, a friend answered and claimed Hernandez could not come to the phone. On April 2, authorities discovered a…
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Age appropriateness is vital in the dance industry
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In second grade, I begged my parents to let me do competitive dance. However, they were extremely hesitant due to how unsuitable the dance competition world can be for kids. From revealing costumes to inappropriate moves, the industry of dance can be unsuitable for children. In order to create a safe and age appropriate…
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“Sunrise on the Reaping” exceeded my expectations
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The highly anticipated “Hunger Games” prequel, “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins blew me out of the water. Similar to other “Hunger Games” books, the novel started out slow but soon picked up with new characters and insane plot twists. This novel dives deeper into the familiar character Haymitch, illustrating his origin story.…
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NPHS baseball creates lasting memories
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After a 5-2 winning start, the NPHS varsity baseball team has already created limitless memories and learned many lessons since the beginning of the season. For many, baseball is a lifelong passion, and many student-athletes on the team have been playing since they could barely hold a bat. As assistant coach for the team,…
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CVUSD community protects book accessibility
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Introduction In our country, there have always been controversies surrounding the banning and censoring of books. Though it often feels far removed from NPHS, with our curriculum consisting heavily of banned literature, there have been debates within the CVUSD. Local parents, teachers, students and admin continue to debate this topic, while several states are…
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DOGE fires numerous federal government employees
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In recent months, the Department of Government Efficiency [DOGE] has fired numerous government employees in an attempt to reduce government spending and budgets. President Donald Trump has offered “deferred resignation,” giving months of paid leave to any government employee who voluntarily left their jobs as of Feb. 6. Just before this plan went into…
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Reading for enjoyment is dying
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Whenever I tell someone I read for pleasure they are genuinely shocked. I read over 12 books a year, which is not a lot, but most people are surprised that someone my age has the time and enjoys reading. There are many reasons why people dislike reading, one of the most prominent being that…
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Marvel strikes out with “Captain America: Brave New World”
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Going into seeing “Captain America: Brave New World” I had very high expectations. Everyone knows that lately, Marvel has been going downhill, but I really thought that this would be the movie to bring it back up. All of the other “Captain America” movies are spectacular, but this movie did not live up to…
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NPHS teachers retell their stories as past students
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In its beginning, Newbury Park High School was surrounded by animals grazing and fields upon fields without houses. Today, it stands with over 2,000 students and hundreds of activities and sports. Ever since its opening as a public school in 1967, thousands have passed through its halls, and while many eventually move away, there…