Introduction Boom boom, clap. Boom boom, clap. The sounds of students’ shoes pounding into the bleachers reverberate across the field. As the Panthers kickoff to start the game, students, parents and staff hold their breath in anticipation. Filling the stands with cheers and a sense of pride, the Panther PIT leaders, seniors at Newbury…
Over 5 million athletes sustain injuries in high school each year, according to Colorado Advanced Orthopedics. Whether it be an ACL tear or wrist fracture, student-athletes often take time away from their sports to recover. Physical therapy plays a vital role in rebuilding these athletes by restoring their mobility and strength through treatment plans,…
In and out of the pool, the NPHS Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team is rebuilding. After graduating 11 seniors last year, a quarter of the players who regularly compete at the varsity level are new to the team. Rather than focusing on age or experience, the team is rebuilding around a culture of inclusion,…
Holding a high school flag football clearance slip in one hand and a club soccer contract in the other, I realized I was being forced into an impossible gamble. On one hand, I held a proven path to college scholarship offers and recruiter attention. In the other, I held an opportunity in a brand…
The countdown is officially up. September 19 marked the official start of the 2026-2027 Newbury Park High School [NPHS] girls’ varsity flag football season. The team laces up their cleats, taking the field with parents and teammates’ cheers filling the stadium when a sudden “tweet” snaps them into game time. Entering her fourth and…
Racing up and down the hills, the NPHS cross country [XC] team sprints each step as they inch towards the finish line. The running season for many student athletes has started up for the year, allowing them to display the hard work they have been putting in since summer. As of recently, the team…
“I won’t settle for a guy with a fake job. They seem so desperate for lovin’, but, baby, I’m not.” These are lyrics from the song “Expectations” by Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo is known for releasing albums that turn her feelings into relatable music among a lot of teenagers. Unlike her other albums that capture…
My immediate thought after watching “Don’t Say Good Luck” was that it, ironically, needed all the luck it could get. It was simply underwhelming in a “I will never get those ninety-five minutes back” kind of way. The film takes place in a suburban New Jersey community where 17-year-old Sophie Birenbaum, played by Sunny…
Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote an article about season one of “The Paper.” At the time, I said it was a nice nod to “The Office” and an enjoyable mockumentary-style show. Now, after watching season two, which is now streaming on Peacock, I think the show’s creators took that nod to the…
Student: Lila Rugee Teacher: Graig Sakuma Question 1: What were the original Jack-o’-lanterns made of? Student: pumpkins Teacher: Squash Answer: Turnips Pun: Rooting for you guys! Question 2: What day does fall officially start? Student: September 5 Teacher: September 5 Answer: September 22nd Pun:In disbe-leaf Question 3: When did the Groundhog…