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NPHS campus comes back to life
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Adjusting While many students looked forward to the full return back to campus, many have lots of changes and adjustments to cope with. Many underclassmen stepped onto campus for the first time last month and are still learning the way to their classes, while returning students are struggling to get back into their pre-COVID…
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Cultural clubs spotlight communities
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One important way in which students celebrate cultural diversity is through the several cultural clubs present at the high schools. These student groups create an enriched school environment that is more inclusive and representative of the student body. With hope on the horizon, club leadership is planning for their reunions on campus and eventual…
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News in Brief
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Hall of Famer teaches class Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Steven visited Richard Bradley’s Comparative Religions course on May 27 as a part of “Little Steven’s Virtual Classroom Tour” put on by the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation. In a section of the Comparative Religions course, Bradley focuses on the relationship between…
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Newbury Park students begin learning in person
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Five days short of the one year anniversary of CVUSD’s last in-person day at school during the 2019-2020 school year, those who returned would finally experience something closer to normal. Blended students enjoyed their first day on campus on March 8. Masks were worn, temperatures were taken and students were told to social distance…
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Los Robles partnership vaccinates teachers
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CVUSD joined forces with Los Robles hospital to get COVID-19 shots into staff’s arms. “The school district partnered with Los Robles hospital, and the Ventura County Department of Public Health to set up a clinic for CVUSD employees,” Jenny Fitzgerald, school board president, said. “Employees are able to go in line and reserve the…
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Gary Larson is (almost) returning
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“The Far Side” was an excellent comic series that ran every week for 15 years. Each week between 1980 and 1995, readers got another comic that within one image would contain an exploration of anything, from a joke to politics to an impactful event in history. With these ingenious illustrations, Gary Larson could paint…
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Students foster art skills
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Whether it be through participating in classes at school or as a hobby on the side, Newbury Park High School students find ways to demonstrate their creativity across a variety of mediums. For some, COVID-19 has placed limits on the ability to gather for their craft, but artists across campus have adapted to the…
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NPHS golfers look forward to the approaching season
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Many athletes have been disappointed because of canceled seasons, but there might just be a chance for the Newbury Park golfers to get back into the sport they love. Although recent changes have forced golf courses to change their usual model, they have been able to continue to operate. With the new season, many…
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“Soul” will make you think about life
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The animated film “Soul” is the most thought-provoking Pixar film to date. What it lacks in raw entertainment value, it makes up for with its potential to positively influence your life. Unlike many animated children’s films, this movie openly deals with big, difficult questions in creative ways, capturing meaning in a way usually only…
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NPHS plans for live sports broadcasting
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COVID-19 has not been kind to high school sports. Most games have been completely canceled, but there remains a strong desire for people to watch high school sports. Luckily, Newbury Park High School’s newly installed broadcast cameras will allow students and families to enjoy sports games through live TV. Sports broadcasts are not completely…