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NPHS Mock Trial teams go to the courthouse
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The Newbury Park High School Mock Trial Gold and Panther teams competed in the 42nd annual Mock Trial this week at the Ventura County Courthouse. The two NPHS teams competed against other schools in the county, where teams take on one side of a court case and take on the roles of attorneys and…
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Boys’ soccer season launches onto the field
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Soccer, or football as it is known in other countries, is one of the world’s most popular sports and is played everywhere around the world. This holds true at Newbury Park High School, where the boys’ soccer season is now in progress. The boys’ soccer team has high hopes for this season after qualifying…
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Boys’ and Girls’ wrestling teams surge in size
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The wrestling team has gotten off to a good start this season, following months of off-season training. Team captain JM Abaya, senior, and team captain hopes to end his high school wrestling career with his best season yet. “My goal this year is to lead the team. So I want us to be champions…
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What the Georgia runoff reveals about American politics
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The Georgia runoff election concluded on Dec. 6, with incumbent Raphael Warnock (D) defeating his challenger, former NFL player and Trump endorsed candidate Herschel Walker. Though a significant victory for Democrats, this race should never have been as close as it was, considering the two candidates. Warnock, a pastor at Martin Luther King Junior’s…
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Students share unique Thanksgiving traditions
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Thanksgiving is a widely known American holiday which usually falls on the third Thursday of November. The most iconic aspect of this tradition is the typical Thanksgiving Dinner. This includes stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and of course, turkey. However, there are many unique traditions that have come to form over time. They can…
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Football and girls’ volleyball charge into CIF
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Winning the prestigious California Interscholastic Federation [CIF] is a title high school sports teams dream of winning, but even qualifying for playoffs is a difficult task. During the season, teams compete against other schools in their league. The top performing teams within a league then qualify for CIF playoffs, and compete for a chance…
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Boys’ water polo steals the show
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The 2022 Best Dance Crew is boys’ water polo! Family and friends gather in the NPHS stadium to watch the annual Best Dance crew event. Students from all aspects of the NPHS programs, such as International Baccalaureate, Water Polo and Volleyball, create a dance to some of the most beloved songs in the world.…
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It’s time for Matt Gaetz to go
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Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, who has been surrounded by controversy throughout his time in office, is running for re-election in November. Gaetz began his political career in 2010 as a state legislator but had a questionable history in college that came to light in 2021 when the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) began…
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Newsom should be reelected
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Following his victory in the recall election in 2021, Gavin Newsom seeks to be reelected as Governor of California on November 8. His opponent is Republican Brian Dahle, a current member of the California State Senate. In the wake of the overturning of Roe V. Wade, many states have banned abortions leading to desperate…
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Trump faces 33 years in prison
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Former president Donald Trump faces 33 years in prison if convicted of violating the Espionage act and two other criminal statutes. The ongoing investigation began in February of 2022 when classified information on White House records was found in 15 boxes at Trump’s mansion, Mar-A-Lago. Federal laws do not permit removing classified documents to…