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Hunger Games prequel exceeds expectations
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After years of anticipation, speculation, and excitement, “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” has finally been released in theaters, and let us begin by saying it has undoubtedly exceeded expectations. The movie is a prequel to the popular series, “The Hunger Games”, written by Suzanna Collins that was then adapted into…
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Newbury Park “cain’t say no” to Oklahoma!
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On Sept. 8 – 12, the community gathered for the highly anticipated NPHS fall musical that rode in on a shiny little surrey. Oklahoma set the evening off with beautiful southern skies and lead performances by Darwin Rowland, Allie Mohlenitzky, and Chloe Scacheri. The show wowed audiences with its innovative set design and orchestra,…
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Girls’ Softball wins Best Dance Crew
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On Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. in the NPHS stadium, lights illuminated the field and bleachers, setting the stage for a night of dancing in NPHS’s annual Best Dance Crew competition. The show groups together dance and activity groups within both our community and student body to bring everyone together in harmless competition. Each…
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Music Corner
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On Oct. 6, Drake released his eighth official studio album, “For All The Dogs,” as a precursor to an upcoming hiatus to focus on his health. The 23 track, hour-and-a-half long album reflects on Drake’s past experiences over his decade-long career thus far. Harkening back to old concerts, the opening track “Virginia Beach,” offers…
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Mizel Harvest Festival includes special-needs students
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On Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., the Mizel Estate hosted the Mizel Family Foundation Pumpkin Harvest Festival to provide educational and career opportunities for uniquely-abled members of our community through events, volunteering and exposure. Suzanne Lozette, author of “Raising Owen: An Extra-Ordinary Memoir on Motherhood,” became friends with the owners of Mizel Estates when…
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Broadway Cares brings community together
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On Oct. 14 in the NPHS Performing Arts Center, many watched their peers perform in the Broadway Cares Cabaret. Broadway Cares, or Equity Fights AIDS, is an organization that collects funds to help people receive medication, healthcare, meals, counseling and financial assistance. Finding a community in highschool is no easy task, but for many,…
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Football kicks off to a strong start
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Newbury Park High School’s Varsity Football Team recently kicked off their first league game of the season on Sept. 14 against Royal High School in Simi Valley with a 53-7 victory. However, this win is just the beginning of what will be an exciting season for this team. Joel Gonzalez, junior, and center of…
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Music Corner
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On July 7, Dominic Fike released his second studio album, “Sunburn,” and it felt like a weight was lifted off of his shoulders. The 15 track album reminisces on Fike’s time living in Naples, Florida, as well as his past struggles with addiction. Fike explores melodic and liquidated sounds throughout his fresh indie-pop release,…
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24 hour theater jumpstarts many students’ creativity
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Theater productions are usually a big commitment. However, twice a year, students can participate in a theater production for just 24 hours. On Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., people from all over the community get to see the blood, sweat and tears that are put into these acts each year. According to head of…