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Identity is ever-changing
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Over the past four years, I’ve grinded through pointless homework assignments, IB classes and late nights with one glimmer of hope in mind: college. I pictured myself walking around my college town, surrounded by new faces, getting ready to go out that night and feeling like a new and better version of myself. I…
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Conflict in Iran impacts community members and their families
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*All information in the article is up to date as of May 28. Context of the conflict in Iran The country of Iran, settled along the Persian Gulf and bordering Iraq and Turkey, has faced a history of inner turmoil and conflict with the United States since the 1950s. In the early 1900s, Iran–then…
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NPHS discusses course selection
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Introduction With the variety of courses of varying difficulty that Newbury Park High School [NPHS] offers, students have the liberty to choose classes that align with their schedule and goals. For some students, registration may go smoothly. However, for many others, registration can be complicated due to factors such as impact on grade point…
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Griffin Zollars flips his way through senior year
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“Just Do It.” This slogan is most commonly associated with Nike, however it also guides Griffin Zollars, senior. Throughout his high school career, Zollars has delved into many different International Baccalaureate [IB] courses, gymnastics skills, books and knitting projects. His expansive interests have helped him navigate NPHS’s campus and, ultimately, life itself. Zollars’ day…
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Newbury Park observes Ramadan during challenging times
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From the evening of Feb. 17 to March 19, Muslims around the world observed Ramadan. Widely regarded as the holiest month in Islam, Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In this month of religious dedication, many Muslims fast from food and drink during sunlit hours and participate…
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NPHS community honors Siena Maturo
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Friends and family of Siena Maturo describe her as kind, compassionate and intelligent. Maturo was a dedicated student, twin sister, track and cross country runner and friend to many NPHS students. Although Maturo tragically passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, her legacy lives on and is now going to be captured in a memorial…
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Perfection has its pitfalls
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I have often wondered what it truly means to be a good person. My life experience thus far has taught me the importance of treating others with kindness, serving one’s community, being grateful and admitting to one’s failures. I would like to say that I am a good person, but of course, I have…
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Teacher aids assist in elementary classrooms
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Although most people will never return to their elementary school, several NPHS students take a trip back to their past by volunteering in an elementary class. In doing so, students are able to earn a Teaching Assistant [TA] class credit while being responsible for preparing homework, organizing students’ classwork and helping teachers manage their…
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Valentine’s Day hate is performative
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Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and despite the fact that it is a day meant to celebrate love, I have noticed with each passing year that it brings up many negative emotions for those who do not have a romantic partner. Indeed, I would venture to say that many people feel a distinct…
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Shirley Temples are surely enjoyable
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For many years, I have been fond of the refreshing mocktail known as a Shirley Temple, which typically consists of lemon-lime soda, grenadine and a Maraschino cherry on top. Whether I find myself at a wedding, or a restaurant with my friends, this concoction always quenches my thirst. My ideal Shirley Temple would consist…