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The colorful lights, energetic songs and fast-paced steps of Korean pop have become a favorite for many around the world. This year, a group of students decided to bring the energy of K-pop to NPHS. The K-pop Dance Crew was formed at the beginning of the school year out of a passion for the…
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An energetic smile, signature bright sweater and deep passion for education. Teresa Miller Sanders embodied all of these and much more. She passed away on Nov. 19 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Known around campus as Teri, she was a beloved English teacher who was integral to the Newbury Park High School…
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As I was scrolling through Instagram the other day, I noticed something in common between the people that I follow. Everyone had reposted a video on the effects of climate change on the coral reef on their story. While the video was very informative, I had to wonder: do that many people really care…
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“Knives Out” is the newest addition to the “whodunit genre,” placing a fresh twist on classics such as “Clue.” Released worldwide on Nov. 27, the movie has received critical acclaim and currently holds a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Seeing as most of the horror movies of 2019 have been pretty horrible, we…
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NPHS Speech and Debate is a team that regularly competes and wins in tournaments across the Tri-County Forensics League. On Nov. 23, NPHS hosted a speech and debate tournament for the first time in several years. The event was attended by participants from over a dozen schools across the Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San…
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On Oct. 19, students from various groups on campus competed in the second annual NPHS Best Dance Crew. Ranging from football to theater, the groups practiced in the weeks leading up to the event, mastering choreography prepared by the dance team. In a packed gym, 15 groups performed in front of three judges who…
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After months of practicing in the pool, boys’ water polo ended their season with a 17-10 overall record. The team qualified for CIF playoffs and placed third in the Marmonte League, edging out Westlake and Calabasas. As the season comes to a close, the boys reflect positively on their experience playing as a team.…
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Several events in the Conejo Valley put their own twist on Día de los Muertos. Translating to Day of the Dead, Día de los Muertos is a holiday dedicated to honoring family members who have passed away. Julieta Rodriguez-Martinez, Spanish teacher, states that Día de los Muertos is a significant holiday in central and…
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The Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) has been making an impact on schools across the nation. Named after the 2012 elementary school shooting, the organization aims to prevent gun violence in schools by discussing social issues that affect today’s students. Over the past month, SHP has been visiting CVUSD schools, giving an assembly at NPHS…
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On Oct. 12, Wings to Grow, a club that is dedicated to supporting foster children in Ventura County, attended the ninth annual Harvest Fest in Oxnard, an event organized by the non-profit organization Kids and Families Together. Nicole Hanover, senior and president, described the event as a way to help foster care children…