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NPHS Prom evolves through generations
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Fifty-five years ago, Newbury Park High School was created. Founded in 1967, NPHS has gone through major developments since that time. Seven generations of students have attended the campus we walk through almost every day. Prom, being a highlight of the high school experience for many, has served as an evolving event that has…
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The vaping epidemic corrodes teen health
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*The graphic on the printed magazine incorrectly stated that 82.4% of students had admitted to vaping, but the actual percent is 17.6%. This change has been reflected in this article and the virtual publication Vaping products have become vastly popular amongst teens since their production in 2006, and have expanded to appeal to adolescents…
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Eating disorders destroy teen lives
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As modern media has evolved, teenagers across the world have adopted a negative mindset about body image. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), an eating disorder will affect at least 28.8 million people in America, totaling to about 9 percent of the population. The stigma around eating disorders…
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Students present a sneak peak into their artistic sides
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Creativity oozes out of students’ minds into various forms of art, photography and poetry, all of which were displayed at the NPHS art show from March 8 through March 10. The event was hosted in the cafeteria allowing students to come and admire the various pieces during their lunch and after school. After two…
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Stop the stigmatization of OCD
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In reflecting upon my academic career, I have realized that my experiences were quite abnormal growing up. In preschool I had a horrible fear of cavities and would brush my teeth relentlessly. In elementary school, I would empty hand sanitizer bottles and scrub my hands until they were so dry they cracked and bled.…
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“Euphoria” leaves viewers on edge
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Capturing the suspenseful highs and lows of high school, the show “Euphoria” directed by Sam Levinson depicts the struggles of a drug addicted teenager, Rue, and her complex relationship with her transgender best friend, Jules, in a town full of secrets. The show uses dramatic music, scenes, and makeup to emphasize a plethora of…
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Relive the history of Newbury Park
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Newbury Park is a beautiful area filled with culture and history, as well as a place that 37 thousand people call home. Newbury Park is filled with historical families that originated here, and it is important to consider those that lived here in the past, and created the area we all know and love.…
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Netflix finally releases a realistic reality TV show
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Netflix has gone all out with many releases of reality TV shows over recent years, which mostly feature young, attractive people living in large mansions or luxury locations on the hunt for love and lust. These perfect fantasy shows always seemed cheesy and unentertaining to me, so I typically avoided them. Yet Netflix’s newest…
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NPHS XC shatters records at championships
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14 minutes, 3 seconds. The crowds in John Hunt Park roar with excitement as the runners in the Boys Gold race reach the final stretch of the competition. After preparing for months and traveling 2,000 miles to compete, the top three runners passed the finish line, breaking the national 5k record; Colin Sahlman, Leo…
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Houses light up Newbury Park
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In lieu of traditional holiday celebrations in colder climates, Californians bring it on the decorating front. In hope of spreading joy this holiday season, homeowners in Newbury Park have decorated their houses by covering almost every inch with colorful lights and blow up figures. These festivities began for many in November, when fully decorated…