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NPHS Girls Basketball takes strides to continue winning
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Through triumph and failure, the NPHS girls’ varsity basketball team is dominating the season one game at a time. As of Dec. 10, the team has had six wins and one loss this season. Kyla Nordhus, senior, has been playing basketball since 4th grade, and is dedicated to her last season on the team.…
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ASL teacher is more than just a teacher outside of the classroom
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The Newbury Park High School [NPHS] American Sign Language [ASL] teacher, Brigid Ryan Keady, took a turn in her education after high school; she decided to take an ASL class, where she fell in love with the language. When Keady decided she wanted to continue her educational career after high school, she chose to…
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AVID provides support for college-bound students
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The Advanced Via Individual Determination [AVID] program has helped countless first-generation college-bound students in the Conejo Valley School District. AVID’s goal as a program is to increase academic readiness for undersupported or underdirected students and prepare them for their college and career lives as they work through high school. AVID has been implemented in…
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Girls’ varsity lacrosse grows closer together in times of shifting leadership
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For many teams in the athletic program, a strong coach is critical for the success and growth of players. Within the Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team at Newbury Park, this role has been a constantly shifting one since the 2022 school year. In the past four years, the 2026 season seniors have welcomed a new…
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“The Long Walk” takes viewers on an emotional journey
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“The Long Walk,” a movie based on Stephen King’s short story, took me through a long, emotional ride in theaters. This movie takes place in a dystopian world where 50 boys, one from each of the 50 states, walk until there is one winner. If contestants stop walking, they will be eliminated from the…
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Cheer stunts everywhere but the bench
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Every day after school, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cheerleading team is in the Girls’ Activity Room, perfecting the routines that the student body knows and loves from their performances. Behind the scenes, the captains of the varsity team work hard with the group to build a strong connection, one that is required…
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Local fires change the dynamics of communities
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Over the past school year, several fires broke out in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, leaving many with their homes destroyed and lives forever changed. Living in California, fires are always something to look out for, and homes, businesses and every-day buildings face the dangers of flames. Just a few months into…
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NPHS Varsity softball team lets connection pave the way to success
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The pillar of success in sports starts at their root: the team. The NPHS varsity girls’ softball team hopes to show how connection improves sportsmanship and overall dynamic while on the field. Any varsity sport comes with trials and tribulations; but the connections made along the way are arguably the memories that stick the…
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Facing adversity growing up queer
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I have faced adversity throughout my whole life, from the first time I cut my hair into “boy style” to now with my hair still short and identifying as an openly gay person. When people would walk into the girls’ bathroom and tell me to leave, my 8-year-old self would say, “I am a…
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School custodians impact students throughout their lives
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Often unnoticed, school custodians play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, safety and functionality of schools. Their efforts help provide welcoming places for students and staff to come to school every day to learn and work. Braulio Medina has been a custodian at the Ventura County Charter School for about 13 years. Medina…