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Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights
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Track and field is associated by many with the sound of the starting pistol, a rush of adrenaline as the race begins and the celebration as a runner crosses the finish line. Fans in the stadium watch these events on the track, but surrounding it, field events involving throws and jumps take place. On…
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Students slip on and off flip flops
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Although winter just ended on Mar. 20, many students on the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] campus can be found wearing summer attire to accompany the 80 degree weather, such as tank tops, shorts, hats and the controversial footwear: flip flops. Ava Agopian, junior, and Kambria Mastro, senior, debate whether or not these open-toed…
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143 Flea Markets allow for sustainable shopping
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Once a month, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] parking lot is lined with vendors selling anything from clothes, food, beverages and jewelry. The flea is hosted by a company called 143 Flea that has made it a goal to host a flea at NPHS once a month. Their business offers a more local…
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Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart
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As the Valentine’s season concludes, I have noticed numerous pink packaged products lining the shelves of Trader Joe’s. While I usually gravitate towards ice cream products, I decided it was time for a festive change to honor the love (and sweets) in the air. Mini Heart Cookies– 5/5, I had high expectations for these…
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Reliance upon AI prevents beneficial mistakes
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With an exhale of breath and a cross of my fingers, I hit the dreaded blue rectangle in the bottom corner of my screen reading “submit.” As the bell rings, I feel a sense of relief, thinking back to my countless days of studying and reviewing. Yet under this sense of relief, a stronger…
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Julia Brownley leaves the House of Representatives
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On Jan. 8, Julia Brownley announced that she is not seeking re-election in 2026 after representing District 26 of California for over 12 years. Brownley has endorsed Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, a Democrat from Thousand Oaks, to fill her role in Congress. A reason has not been shared as to why Brownley is stepping down.…
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Girls’ soccer dribbles through construction
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Every sport has their typical venue; between courts, fields and pools, there is a respective place for all athletes to practice. If this area was taken away, change would arise. Beginning on Dec. 22, 2025, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] track and field has been under construction, altering the girls’ varsity soccer season.…
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Makenna Koffee caffeinates Ventura County
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Filled with beachy decor and the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans, Makenna Koffee offers handmade drinks and employment to students at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. From its beginnings as a coffee truck primarily in Simi Valley, California, Makenna Koffee has now expanded to 7 locations along with another arriving soon in Newbury…
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Proximity does not equate to closeness
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When my brother, Duncan, left home for UCLA, many cautioned me with horrified expressions and a constant echo of comments like “just wait for how lonely you’ll be” or “I can’t believe you’re an only child now.” Initially, these remarks scared me into thinking that I would suddenly become an isolated, sibling-less individual. But…
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Staff members debate if peppermint is “mint” to be
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Item #1- Dark chocolate dipped candy cane marshmallows Price point: $3.99 Kate’s Review: 7/10, The dark chocolate shell and candy cane pieces on top provided a nice crunch but I found the marshmallow part to have an offputting soft texture. Athena’s Review: 3/10, The consistency of the marshmallow was unpleasant and the contrast between…