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“If Anything Happens I Love You” breaks hearts
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“If Anything Happens I Love You” is a moving and heart-sinking short film that Netflix released in November. The film tells the story of two parents grieving the loss of their young daughter, who was killed in a school shooting. Although the duration of the short is a mere 12 minutes, any viewer will…
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“A Secret Love” documents the hardships of LGBTQ+ couples
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Released on Netflix earlier this year, “A Secret Love” tells the story of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, an elderly lesbian couple that had been together for 70 years but kept their relationship a secret from their families until 2009. Donahue and Henschel met in their early 20s in Saskatchewan, Canada during the 1940s…
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“Clouds” tells a heart-wrenching true story
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This past October, Disney+ released their take on the life of Zach Sobiech, singer and writer of the song “Clouds.” The movie pays respect to the life of Sobiech, and tells a heartwarming coming-of-age story that will leave you curled up on your couch, clutching a tissue box. “Clouds” opens up with Sobiech during…
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Wealthy student athletes have an advantage
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Ever since I was little, I have been pretty athletic. In elementary school, I practiced ballet, hip hop and tennis; now, I am a proud member of the NPHS water polo and swim team. In middle school, I knew I wanted to swim, but my school did not have a team to join. My…
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Students carve pumpkins for Halloween contest
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In the theme of how haunting 2020 has already been, NPHS students and families have made the most of this creepy holiday. ASG hosted a pumpkin carving contest for students to submit pictures of their creatively carved pumpkins. This past October has proved that despite many obstacles, Newbury Park was still filled with “fa-BOO-lous”…
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Siblings teach each other
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As Pamela Dugdale once said, “siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring – quite often the hard way.” The strangest relationship two or more people can share is the bond of siblings. All older, younger and middle brothers and sisters know…
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Roe v. Wade protects our essential reproductive rights
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The right to a safe and destigmatized abortion is essential. It is not a matter of religious or political values, but rather a personal choice. This right that protects our population is in danger of being overturned, putting babies and adults in danger all around America. Access to safe and legal abortion was made…
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Masks rock the runway
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Surgical Masks Gear up! These masks are very effective in keeping the coronavirus under control, and they go with everything! Perfect for that professional look. The only downside is that they are temporary because they are not washable, so it is best to save these masks for the surgeons themselves, who are having a…
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“Soul Surfer” shows strength
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At the age of 13, Bethany Hamilton was free-surfing at Tunnels Beach, Kauai, with her close friend Alana Blanchard, when she was attacked by a shark. She woke up in the hospital the next morning with just one arm. “Soul Surfer”, a biographical drama released in 2011 that is currently on Netflix, tells the…
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Senior athletes move past COVID-19
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Imagine a world with no movement. A world where time is stopped and there is no physical social interaction. The lack of motion and socializing takes away one aspect of society that brings people together- Athletics. No more crowds gathering on bleachers, or a game for them to see anyway. This is the world…