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NPHS’ Sports Administration supports student athletes
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Regardless of sport, every athlete has a unique experience. From water polo to basketball, each sports season tells a story of camaraderie and teamwork beyond the bounds of the sport. The athletic department here at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] allows students to form friendships and grow their abilities within their sports through leadership…
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Now You See Me: now you wish you did not
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In today’s landscape of new movies, it is not uncommon to find another mediocre revival of a classic 2000s film, and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is exactly that. This is the third installment of a series that follows four magicians, referred to as the Four Horsemen, who perform elaborate heists at…
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My identity is in my name
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As summer came to an end, the inevitable ring of the first school bell brought a new year of teachers inquiring about my name. While my name is definitely not unique, it is slightly long and has a variety of nicknames. “Elizabeth,” they call, followed by “any nicknames?” Every year, my response is the…
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Christy Martin biopic fails to land punches in theaters
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“Christy,” starring Sydney Sweeney, was released across U.S. theaters on Nov. 7, after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. According to Box Office Mojo, it earned $1.3 million in its opening weekend, making it one of the top 12 worst openings for a new release that opened at over 2,000 theaters.…
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Driving courtesy continues to decrease
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Daily patterns of traffic show how driving courtesy has shifted into a mindset where many motorists focus on just themselves. Driving etiquette is essential in making roads safe and pleasant to use, yet so many people rarely feel this. The need for safer drivers is not a matter of blaming individual people; rather, it…
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Hands on hobbies allow for productive free time
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According to Heidi Godman, the executive editor of the Harvard Health letter, “hobbies — such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs — involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.” Humans were made to not only live but to…
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Gift-giving traditions power dangerous overconsumption
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As homes in Thousand Oaks are filled with festive holiday decorations and an abundance of gift-wrapped presents, landfills overflow with waste and sweatshop workers in third-world countries continue to be paid criminally low wages. As the demand for products increases every year, so does the exploitation of workers across the globe. America’s overconsumption skyrockets…
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NPHS athletes sign with universities
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On Nov. 12, thousands of student athletes across the country signed a Letter of Intent to play their sport at the National College Athletic Association [NCAA] level. Four athletes from Newbury Park High School [NPHS] participated in the first National Signing Day, including Jack Laubacher for baseball, Sophia Grant for cross country and track…