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Feeling deeply affected by the tragedy of the Borderline shooting, students took action by hosting a gun violence forum at Westlake High School. Families of Borderline victims, politicians, law enforcers and student activists took the stage to spread their words on better gun management, and to advocate for a better and safer nation. Looking…
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Winter time is usually the season for celebrating the holidays, the new year and going on a vacation. Winter time is usually the season where people are worrying what presents to gift to their friends and family. Winter time is not, however, usually the season where people are worrying about how they will pay…
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The rain poured down on the campus as the students and families streamed into NPHS on Panther Preview Night, an opportunity for those interested in NPHS to find more information about the school facilities and programs. “In the past we have called it School Choice Night and did about a 45 minute presentation in…
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The NPHS winter choir concert made its first performance in the PAC on Dec. 20. A two and a half hour performance of winter holiday songs successfully set the audience in a holiday spirit. Haley Ligsay, senior, has been an active member of choir since third grade. This was her 35th high school choir…
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Fire threatens citizens’ safety Nobody had expected what was going to happen on Nov. 8, 2018. Still reeling from the Borderline shooting that had happened the night before, Ventura County was not ready. The afternoon of Nov. 8, the Hill fire broke out, which burned 4,531 acres before it was fully contained. The fire…
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As the marching band’s season comes to an end, members are looking back on their season with pride. Winning two championships, the band has been very busy outside of performing at football games. At a competition in Las Vegas, they won every single award for their category. However, for most members, it was about…
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Newbury Park has a wide variety of different clubs on campus, some of which revolve around sports. These clubs do not require as much commitment as most sports teams do, which is helpful for students with busy schedules. These are some of them. Fencing Although fencing is considered a “niche” sport, students didn’t hesitate…
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What is Breast Cancer? With October being breast cancer awareness month, people are discussing how the disease affects millions around the world. However, for many, the actual meaning of breast cancer remains unclear. Dr. Lynn Jeffers, medical director of the Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, defines cancer as…
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Chris Forrest Chris Forrest has started his 19th year teaching special education. He gained many experiences in education from previous jobs at Palisades Charter High School and the Conejo Valley Waverly Program. Now, wanting to change his working environment and be part of a bigger school. Forrest began his first year teaching at NPHS.…
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The countdown reached the last ten seconds. Hundreds of high schoolers made their way to the front of the stage as the lights scanned across the room, the music blasting through the speakers and vibrating the floor. It was the final three seconds: three…two…one…and the worship began. Around 300 students gather at the High…