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Varsity awaits for many hard-working NPHS freshmen
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From soccer balls to pom-poms, Newbury Park sports grow and improve their teams every year, adding new talent and passion to each game. The paths of student-athletes often start back in middle school with training and preparation for their transition into their freshman year. One of these players, Reese Sullivan, a member of the…
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Student v. Teacher
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Emma Lindroth, Senior VS. Eric Lindroth, Photography 1.How many snowflakes fall each year? Emma: “400 trillion” Eric: “250 trillion” Answer: 1 septillion Only a couple trillion off. (0-0) 2. Emma: “Alaska” Eric: “Alaska” Answer: Alaska Hopefully they don’t freeze up. (1-1) 3. What is the famous ballet performed during the holiday season? Emma: “Nutcracker”…
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Many NPHS athletes commit after years of work
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As student athletes make their way through high school, many think about their future, and if their sport will play a part in it. Although the recruiting process looks different for every athlete, it can be a stressful time for students as they navigate the challenges of getting in touch with college coaches and…
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California passes bill inspired by Katie Meyer
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Assembly [AB] Law 1575 was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 28, 2024. The new law requires all public college and university students to have an adviser when facing legal allegations regarding the student Code of conduct, which is the state of behavior the students are expected to uphold. AB 1575 was…
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Celebrities do not owe anything to their fans
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Ever since the rise of music artists, there have been many cases of harassing, stalking, entitled and incessant superfans. Celebrities constantly speak up about these creepy fans, asking them to stop this inappropriate behavior. But fans ignore the asks of these artists, claiming that they should not be criticized, as they are the reason…
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Black belt testing at Club TKD
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After years of intense training, skill development and pushing physical and mental boundaries, Taekwondo students achieved various degrees of black belts on May 18th at Club TKD Martial Arts. Amongst students of all ages and belt levels, two individuals from Newbury Park High School (NPHS), David Vallance and Jordan Milota, tested for their fourth-degree…
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A Year in Review: NPHS Sports Highlights
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Whether they were scoring goals, shooting baskets or hitting home runs, this year our NPHS athletes took their victories by storm. Several teams made it to the early rounds of CIF, championships and overall dominated their respective fields. With so many monumental achievements sweeping our athletic program, we felt that a deeper look through…
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Boys golf goes clubbing at the par
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Golf is often viewed as an individual sport, overlooking the team aspect, however, the Newbury Park boys’ golf team has been embracing the group support, allowing them to be united, while still focusing on their own game. Joshua Kim, sophomore, has been playing golf for five years and has been on the NPHS golf…
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France adds the right to abortion to their constitution
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France is the first country to pass a bill that legalizes abortion in the constitution. On March 8, International Women’s Day, the bill was passed four days before it was officially written into the constitution by a 780-72 vote in France’s parliament in Versailles. Abortion has been legal in France since 1975, but the…
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Track and field runs together as one
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Along with evident natural skill and talent, the track and field team’s success is fueled by their team alliance and ability to rely on each other for support. Despite track and field consisting of numerous different events that all require different skills, the dynamic between players and their unification still plays an integral role…