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Clairo’s third album charmed us this summer
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Clairo added up her love on July 12, 2024, by releasing her third studio album, “Charm.” “Charm” was launched under her own record label, Clairo Records LLC, has 11 songs and plays for 38 minutes. This album is perfect for the transition from spring to summer, transporting listeners to a cozy cabin in the…
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“Coraline” is a key watch for the spooky season
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When I was younger, “Coraline” was one of my favorite movies, especially in the fall. For its’ 15-year anniversary, it was playing in 3-D, and I got the opportunity to watch it in theaters. “Coraline” is a beloved film, with its audiences ranging from children, who probably see it as a scary movie, to…
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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” provides a breath of fresh air for listeners
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Sabrina Carpenter teased us with her hit single, “Espresso,” then hard launched her relationship with actor Barry Keoghan with her music video for “Please, Please, Please” and now, she has graced us with her sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet,” which was released on Aug. 23. Starting off strong, “Taste” is the perfect opening…
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Domestic abuse has become a critical concern for female athletes
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Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died four days after being attacked and set on fire by her former partner, Dickson Ndiema. She had been receiving treatment at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret City, Kenya after being doused in petrol resulting in burns to almost 80% of her body. According to police reports, Cheptegei’s death…
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Girls’ volleyball rallies up for the 2024 season
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As the volleyball season begins, the anticipation builds. Claps and cheers echo through the gym as friends and family fill the stands. The Newbury Park High School (NPHS) varsity girls’ volleyball team kicked off their 2024 season on Sept. 10 against Agoura HS. The team’s preseason record was 11-5 after getting first place at…
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Generation Alpha is unwilling to read
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When I think back to my childhood, some of my fondest memories involve reading. Whether I remember calm afternoons spent at the Barnes and Noble café or going to “Read to a Dog” events at the library with my mom, I can recall the immense joy I felt over all things reading and writing.…
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Ice hockey creates community in California
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Here in Southern California, it is not common to see ice. You are much more likely to find a roller skating rink than an ice skating rink, which is what makes ice hockey players in Southern California all the more dedicated. Hockey takes a lot of time to learn, as not only do athletes…
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“Puffs” cast and crew bewitches audience
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Although most people assume that a “certain school of magic and magic” is located in Scotland, there is an alternate location for this school. The Hillcrest Center for the Arts and the cast of “Puffs” brought to life a fantastical journey over seven years, produced by the organization TRANScend Youth. The stage play, “Puffs,”…
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NPHS football program brings community together
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Introduction- Over the last few years, the Newbury Park High School football program has risen in popularity not only on campus but on the national level. While football has always been a popular high school sport, NPHS takes it to a whole other level. Our program has grown to consist of many different components…
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Teens go wild for Wildflower Cases
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Wildflower Cases have revolutionized the phone accessory business, one trend at a time. These ultra-viral phone cases have experienced massive popularity since their launch in 2012. The business was founded by Newbury Park residents Michelle, Devon and Sydney Carlson after singer and actress, Miley Cyrus, noticed Devon Carlson’s handcrafted phone case, designed by Michelle…