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LA fire leads to partial freeway closure
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On Saturday, Nov. 11, a pallet fire erupted in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to vehicles, trailers, and buildings exposed to fire at 12:22am. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This led to the partial closure of the 10 freeway, which did not reopen until Nov. 19.…
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High costs at universities limit student opportunities
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A common question from teens when they are getting ready to go into college is “Is a 4-year worth the money?” and it’s a genuinely good question. In the long run, it depends on what experience you want. Financially, it may not be the best option, but for experiences such as sports and social…
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Student VS Teacher (Two Coull 4 School)
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Taylor Coull/Freshman and Tiffani Coull/History 1. What is the name of Taylor Swift’s most recent re-recorded album? Taylor: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Tiffani: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” (Duh!) A: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” 1-1 Players gonna play play play play play. 2. What is the abbreviation for the state of Oklahoma? Taylor: OK Tiffani: OK A: OK…
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Newbury Park “cain’t say no” to Oklahoma!
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On Sept. 8 – 12, the community gathered for the highly anticipated NPHS fall musical that rode in on a shiny little surrey. Oklahoma set the evening off with beautiful southern skies and lead performances by Darwin Rowland, Allie Mohlenitzky, and Chloe Scacheri. The show wowed audiences with its innovative set design and orchestra,…
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“Subway Surfers” is destroying attention spans
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Created by animator and comedian Seth MacFarlane in 1999, “Family Guy” is one of the most popular adult cartoons on the air. The series follows the zany antics of the Griffin family: Peter, Lois, Chris, Meg, talking dog Brian and baby Stewie. Despite its off-color humor, the show has always managed to find an…
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Girls’ basketball dribbles into another season
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Winter sports have begun and the Newbury Park High School Girls Basketball team is preparing for another great season. Kierabella Coletta-Todd, junior, started playing basketball at the age of seven. As a child, she was constantly surrounded by the sport, with many family members playing at different levels. “My brother played basketball in high…
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The work cycle of life must be broken
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School. Work. Homework. A bit of social life. School. Work. Homework. This has become the pattern of high school students’ lives, leaving one feeling drained and uninspired to obtain the true purpose of school… actually learning. Instead, students view school as a race, something they just need to finish rather than a journey, causing…
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Filmmakers unite and bond through CVAFNP
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Script writers, photographers, actors and other groups of students interested in all facets of the film industry gather together to produce student films in NPHS’s Conejo Valley Association of Filmmakers (CVAFNP). This highschool chapter was founded this fall by Parker Bohl, senior and short film enthusiast, as a way to connect students with the…
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“Heading” all the way to the top
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Although the final football games are wrapping up, the football field will not have an absence of noise, as the vibrant soccer group will fill its place with warmth and comradery. Banking on killer kicks, intense defending and over-the-head shots, the boys’ soccer team is bound for victory this upcoming season. Starting soccer at…
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Native American challenges continue today
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To state that Native Americans’ experiences are commonly overlooked in our education system is not a shocking conclusion. However, many believe that Native American history is just that: history. In reality, much of the overlooked adversity that Native individuals dealt with in the past is still present in society. The understanding that most students…