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Shamsia Hassani, an arts lecturer at Kabul University, is recognized as the first female graffiti artist in Afghanistan. As a way of commenting on social and political problems, Hassani has painted her artwork on walls all around the world to send her message to a global audience. The Afghani street artist sees art as…
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Our school system generally lauds over art: in AP Euro, we learn about art’s pivotal role in the Renaissance and its lasting effects on society; we have AP Art History, dedicated to the trends and movements that shaped the artistic world; even in English, we learn the importance of allusions to famous paintings and…
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The classroom hears it all: from nonessential gossip to controversial topics, it is a place where thought and discussion can proliferate– until a teacher has to promptly exclude him or herself from the conversation. Some teachers have built a wall around their personal political beliefs for one reason or another: they do not want…
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In honor of Newbury Park High School’s 50th Anniversary, let’s take a look back at 1968! That school year, as one would expect, differed quite a bit from 2017. However, some key events have remained solid in our school’s culture: one of which being the beloved fall dance. The first fall dance ever made…
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A group of students facing the everyday struggle of anxiety aimed to raise awareness about the disorder. Considering the widespread problem of anxiety, these students were inspired to take action to help their fellow peers. Anxieteens, held on May 7 at Temple Adat Elohim, taught others how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety and…
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At eight a.m. sharp on a Saturday, the Room Renovators enter a classroom ready to paint it a new, vibrant color to uplift the previously dull ambience. The smell of paint fills the room as the color, chosen by the teacher, begins to cover the walls. The individuality of the renovation reflects the teachers,…
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The world lost a bright and powerful soul on Feb. 26, 2017 when Rhoda Brown, a dedicated Panther educator, lost her seven-month battle to a rare neurodegenerative disease. She brought passion, creativity and optimism to everyone who was lucky enough to know her. Born in 1944, Brown grew up in New York City, NY.…
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The Ventura County Courthouse bustled as 34 teams made their way through security and took their place in the jury room on the first floor. Among those 34 teams were two of Newbury Park’s very own: Gold and Panther. The stress was palpable as Gold Prosecution and Panther Defense made their way to their…
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The Turbulent Turbines of Torture (aka the plane) finally landed at 2:30 am despite the onslaught of delays that seemed just about endless. The frigid New York air was like a cool breath that pummelled my jet lagged senses into a quasi-alertness. The fact that I was currently standing in a crowd just outside…
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The timeless words of Martin Luther King Jr. are not to be forgotten: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” August 28, 1963 was a memorable…