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Boys soccer seniors face rebuilding year
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Last year, NPHS boys’ soccer consisted of 29 players—19 of them being seniors. This year, the program returns with the goal of rebuilding with a fresh squad of newly varsity players and some returning athletes. Keeping consistent with last year, the team still aims to advance through the CIF tournament and win the Marmonte…
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Stranger Things turns expectations upside down
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After a long-awaited three years, Netflix’s hit original series “Stranger Things” premiered their fifth and final season on Nov. 26. The streaming giant plans to release season five in three parts, with Volume Two available on Dec. 25 and the last episode on Dec.31. I have been eagerly awaiting the return of the show,…
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Fear of wokeness scares away compassion
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It feels as though I have awoken to a new America. Gone are the days of the word “woke” referring to awareness of racial and social injustices. The term has now evolved into an insult pointed towards progressive viewpoints, its likeness used by conservative pundits and politicians. With the demonization of this word comes…
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“Die my Love” bored me to death
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Walking into the theater, I was genuinely excited. I am a huge fan of both Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, and because Pattinson was attached, I expected something indie, strange, maybe even original— perhaps similar to “The Lighthouse” or “Good Time.” What I didn’t expect was a film that was simultaneously jarring and mind-numbingly…
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Riley Shin races towards creative goals
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High school is often a journey of discovering one’s interests and possible careers. What someone wants as a freshman may be wildly different by the time they graduate as they explore different sports, clubs, or other interests. For Riley Shin, junior, this year has been defined by a shift away from resume-building and toward…
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Simi Valley teenagers face detention after hate crime
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Following an alleged attack in Simi Valley on Michael Robinson, 18, on Oct. 10, two teenagers charged with felony assault and hate crime allegations in connection to the incident have been detained at Ventura County Juvenile Facilities. The detention comes after an Oct. 15 court ruling. The teenagers are accused of assaulting Robinson at…
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NPHS athletes take on coaching future generation
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For many NPHS athletes, their love for their sport began at a young age— often through recreational leagues, clubs or youth programs. Now, some of those same students have returned to where their journeys began as coaches, helping shape the next generation of young athletes. In stepping into leadership roles as youth coaches, these…
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College representative visits inform potential students
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For some, the most daunting challenge of applying to college is the first step—the college list. With nearly 4,000 universities in the United States, creating a balanced list of schools to apply to can be a large task. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the College and Careers Center [CCC] provides access to numerous…
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Labubus, matcha and Dubai chocolate create community
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My room is a museum, littered with ancient items from the past and modern artifacts. In my closet sit my old Crocs and checkered Vans, and under my bed, my first-generation iPod is in a cracked pink case. But beyond this collection of mementos are physical reminders of the past. I refuse to believe…
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NPHS football attracts new talents
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On the heels of Newbury Park High School’s [NPHS] electrifying CIF Division II championship win, the buzz around the football program has grown louder than ever. NPHS is now emerging as a magnet for athletes hoping to wear black and gold under the Friday night lights. Attracted to the program’s reputation for elite coaching,…