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Splash! Suddenly, the NPHS pool is filled with handmade cardboard boats and their creators. The race is on! On May 26, 31 teams participated in a new event- the Boat Races- designed to replace the annual PowderPuff football game. “I was disappointed about hearing that this will be replacing PowderPuff, however I think that…
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Tennis does not just take a physical toll on one’s body, but also a mental one. It requires willpower and time to finesse one’s skills, a fact very well known by the seniors on the tennis team. Through their years on the tennis team, seniors Andy Reddy, Brandon Ly, Jeffrey Sun and Akash Velu…
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September heat radiates from the sun and pounds on the players, while dead silence stretches across the court. Zoie Wong, senior, pulls back her racket as her opponent stares her down. She throws the ball up into the air and then smashes it down, the yellow blur whizzing over the net. Only half an…
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After a season of battle, the Rubios claimed victory at the Newbury Park Basketball Association (NPBA) championship last Saturday. “I think we won because we had the most fun as a team. Every time you see one of us on the court or on the bench, you can tell that we are having an…
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A peaceful rally was held outside the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley on Feb. 5. People of all religions and ethnicities gathered to support the mosque amidst the recent political turmoil. Around 300 people lined along the sidewalks holding signs and chanting passionately as cars passed by in support of the mosque. The signs…
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The Newbury Park Basketball Association, or NPBA, is a league where students can play, or coach, basketball for fun without the pressure of high school level competition. The league provides students with a stress-free way to play basketball without school conflict. This year, the season began in December and from that point on, games…
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As the weather gets colder, basketball season begins. Both boys’ and girls’ teams have a good chance of winning the league championships and look forward to a good run in playoffs. “We are 2-4 and off to a rough start, but we’ve played some pretty good competition and I believe we have a good…
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As the clouds begin to appear and a slight chill accompanies the breeze, a new season is upon us, winter. Not only does this new season bring sweaters and holiday cheer, but also new sports at NPHS, such as wrestling, basketball, soccer and water polo. Wrestling this year has improved with new motivation and…
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On the night of November 8th, the eyes of millions of Americans were glued to their television screens as the election results trickled in. The lead in the race bounced between the two frontrunning candidates, but by the end of the night it became clear who would become the 45th President of the United…
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As the time in the game runs down and the scores are tied, Dario Longhetto, Newbury Park’s Varsity kicker, lines up to take the kick. He pauses, then runs and kicks the ball, and it flies end over end: the field goal is good. The Panthers win the game and the crowd goes wild.…