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NPHS stunt cheer flies through the season
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Through a combination of dedication, teamwork, athleticism and precision, the NPHS stunt cheer team is able to improve as a team and grow together. Starting off their regular season strong, the NPHS stunt team defeated Agoura High School 17-3 on March 12 during their first league match. Kate McGowan, junior and captain, enters her…
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Ariana Grande’s new album leads listeners to “brighter days ahead”
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Nearly a year after Ariana Grande released “eternal sunshine,” “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” was officially dropped on March 28, 2025. With a total of 19 songs and listening time of 55 minutes, this album is perfect for getting ready on a calm spring morning. Growing up, I loved dancing and singing to…
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DEI programs provide equitable opportunities for Americans
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Introduction Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] are three values forming an initiative aiming to foster supportive environments where opportunities are accessible and equitable and all perspectives are valued. Most DEI objectives focus on ensuring that everyone feels empowered by an environment filled with respect and support. DEI is not about filling a certain quota…
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The NPHS swim team glides into the new season
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Led by a brand new head coach, the NPHS swim team enters the 2024-25 spring sport season. Coach Treci Horowitz aims to bring the team closer together, while also understanding how each individual can grow their skills. Despite being new to NPHS, Horowitz is not new to swimming, as she has coached at a…
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Students explore advanced concepts in MathCounts
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Loved by some and loathed by others, mathematics is one of the core subjects taught at educational institutions worldwide. For members of Sycamore Canyon Middle School’s [SCMS] MathCounts program, a nonprofit organization sponsored by Raytheon Technologies, math is not only a focal point of their academics, but one that they choose to study at…
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Campus incidents force NPHS community to examine safety policies
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Introduction: Every day, Newbury Park High School provides a second home for thousands of students. Students who partake in classes before school, along with after school activities, often find themselves spending more time on school grounds than at home. Therefore, many have concluded that campus safety should be a top priority. However, recent events…
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Girls’ varsity soccer takes on postseason
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The girls’ varsity team wraps up their 2024-25 season by advancing to the first round of CIF playoffs. The team faced La Serna High School on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. The game ended in a 0-0 tie, sending the game to penalty kicks. Unfortunately, Newbury Park fell short of La Serna and lost…
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Violence occurs at party located in Woodland Hills
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Early in the morning on Jan. 9, one person was killed and six people were injured in a shooting at a house party on Winnetka Avenue and Hatteras Street in Woodland Hills. The gunman began shooting at the crowd on the dance floor as he was escorted off the premises after his involvement in…
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Thrift stores drive Newbury Park community away from fast fashion
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Newbury Park High School students work to reduce waste and resist splurging through shopping at local thrift stores. Thrift stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army and Queen’s Consignment hope to support the community by providing low-priced items and employment for people in need. Once or twice a month, Josephine Falt, freshman, enjoys spending time…
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Letters write their way into relationships
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All of the handwritten messages that I have received over the years are stowed away in the second drawer of my desk, creaking loudly each time I pull them out. Each year, I receive more letters from birthdays, holidays and other occasions to add to my drawer, and when I open it, I am…