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Student golf players tee off with a popular Instagram account
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Aspiring mini golfers and retirement home residents alike can find their community in No Gimmies Golf, the on-the-rise Instagram account run by Newbury Park seniors Myles Young and Brody Wright. The social media stars often also bring in guests, such as fellow senior Parker Michaud. “We enjoy playing golf and we want to share…
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Dystopian literature should be your wake up call
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I have spent many mornings drifting away into faraway lands of audiobook narrations in my English classes, occasionally getting lost in my winter fatigue as I cling to a coffee and try to stay awake. But there are moments within these stories that revive my attention as I remember the power of keeping literature…
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Finn Kerns serves as the Student School Board Trustee
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If you’ve been fortunate enough to stumble into a local school board meeting, you have likely heard the charismatic and vibrant character of Trustee Finn Kerns. As the resident student board trustee, Kerns takes a stand on the dais amongst professional local-elected school board officials to represent the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD]…
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Performers captivate the spotlight at Broadway Cares
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On Friday, Oct. 17, Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students from ASG, the International Baccalaureate program, the Panther Prowler and more came together to become theater kids for one fateful night. At Broadway Cares, a donations-based talent show whose proceeds go to Equity Fights AIDS, is a longstanding tradition at Newbury Park that was…
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Girls’ varsity lacrosse grows closer together in times of shifting leadership
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For many teams in the athletic program, a strong coach is critical for the success and growth of players. Within the Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team at Newbury Park, this role has been a constantly shifting one since the 2022 school year. In the past four years, the 2026 season seniors have welcomed a new…
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I got Mac attacked at the Greek Theater!
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If you followed the mass of people trekking their way up the streets of LA, donned in their finest plaid flannels, you would eventually be led to the euphoric, lighthearted performance of Mac DeMarco at the Greek Theater. For three consecutive nights, DeMarco put on a psychedelic trip of a performance that enthralled audiences…
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Cheer stunts everywhere but the bench
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Every day after school, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cheerleading team is in the Girls’ Activity Room, perfecting the routines that the student body knows and loves from their performances. Behind the scenes, the captains of the varsity team work hard with the group to build a strong connection, one that is required…
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Navigate religion for yourself, not the people around you
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Since I was born, I’ve been getting up every Sunday to go to church. And every Sunday since my parents were born, they’ve been attending church with their parents. It always felt so normal, a part of my routine and nothing that felt uncustomary. Up until eighth grade, I also attended a private Christian…
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Local healthcare businesses keep Newbury Park residents flourishing
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Newbury Park has countless valuable assets to offer its residents. One of the shining stars is the local healthcare business scattered throughout our community. Not only are these businesses necessary, they go above and beyond with their dedication and personable relationships with their patients. In the heart of Newbury Park, Ryan Hodges, a local…
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IB Languages open students’ eyes to culture and history
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From College Preparatory to International Baccalaureate [IB] courses, Newbury Park High School students work to learn languages to their fullest extent. NPHS offers four levels of courses for the Spanish, French and Chinese languages. Jing Hu, IB Chinese teacher, enjoys how the IB curriculum allows her to educate students beyond grammatical rules and standard…