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Newbury Park observes Ramadan during challenging times
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From the evening of Feb. 17 to March 19, Muslims around the world observed Ramadan. Widely regarded as the holiest month in Islam, Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In this month of religious dedication, many Muslims fast from food and drink during sunlit hours and participate…
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Athlete sues former teammate for abuse
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An 18-year-old water polo player with goals of playing professionally in Europe is now putting his career on hold as he files a California Superior Court Lawsuit against former teammates of his at Harvard-Westlake High School. Aidan Roman, who was 14-years-old during the beginning of the alleged series of harassment, claims the private school…
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Rebecca Grossman’s conviction upheld after appeal
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On Tuesday, the California 2nd District Court of Appeal upheld the Feb. 23, 2024 conviction of Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, for the second-degree murder of 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob Iskander. Grossman was involved in a hit-and-run at a crosswalk in Westlake Village on Sept. 29, 2020,…
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The Dodgers are not ruining baseball
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Following a victory in the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready for a potential historical three-peat as the Major League Baseball [MLB] season kicks off. After years of disappointment and failure to get it done on the big stage, the Dodgers are finally the team to beat. But with winning, someone…
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Madison Black takes down the state of California
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Madison Black, senior, took home the California State Championship wrestling title after three long days of competition on Feb. 28. The gym roared with screams and cheers from rows of her teammates, friends and family supporting her from the bleachers during the big duel. Having only started wrestling freshman year out of curiosity, Black…
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Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights
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Track and field is associated by many with the sound of the starting pistol, a rush of adrenaline as the race begins and the celebration as a runner crosses the finish line. Fans in the stadium watch these events on the track, but surrounding it, field events involving throws and jumps take place. On…
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“Nothing’s About to Happen to Me” pulled me out of senior psychosis
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There are select sounds that transport me back to a very specific time of my life, and the longing and heartwrenching lyrics of Mitski are one of them. The soundtrack for hours and hours of my recent life has been filled with Mitski, so her newest album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” came…
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Prowler staff unites in JEA state competition
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On Mar. 14, 10 members of the Panther Prowler staff competed in the SoCal Journalism Education Association [JEA] state competition, going against 29 schools and participating in articles, photography and page design layout competitions in Studio City, Los Angeles, hosted by Harvard Westlake School. Ellie Hardman, Back Cover Editor, competed with Athena Xilas, DPS…
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NPHS community honors Siena Maturo
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Friends and family of Siena Maturo describe her as kind, compassionate and intelligent. Maturo was a dedicated student, twin sister, track and cross country runner and friend to many NPHS students. Although Maturo tragically passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, her legacy lives on and is now going to be captured in a memorial…
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The NPHS Art Show displays student creativity in all mediums
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From March 17-20, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cafeteria came to life as it was lined with works of art from various students taking art classes at Newbury. The annual art show provides an opportunity for students involved in one of the many art or photography classes to showcase their special works of…