Entertainment

  • Soundcloud: Making music on campus

    Soundcloud is a large, international library of music. Whether it’s rock, rap, or electronic, people from all over the world have produced and contributed to it, including several students. “I make music during my free time,” said senior Kevin Norgaard, who regularly contributes to Soundcloud. “I usually post just random tracks, remixes that I…

  • Cultural dances for a cause

    The multicultural dances of Dance for Hope, a charity concert hosted by the Interact club, were joined by the International Baccalaureate dance students on March 4, 2016. The event, which was a fundraiser for the American Cancer society, raised $1456. Groups of students met on their own time to rehearse their numbers for the…

  • Miraculous Ladybug: Star-crossed superheroes save Paris and charm viewers

    We’ve all read those superhero stories that play with the idea of a secret identity. “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” takes this to an exponential level. Originally in French, but also dubbed in English and Korean, this recent (and still airing) animated show features the two main characters of Marinette and Adrien,…

  • Oscars 2016: Predicting the winners

    The lights are on, the cameras are rolling and the director calls “action”, and the actors become focused on delivering breathtaking performances for their fans, and also for the Academy. The past year was packed with great films, making this awards season highly competitive. Here are some of our predictions for the major categories…

  • Stud Pageant brings big win for Key Club

    From behind the curtains, fifteen NPHS boys anxiously awaited their entrance onto the stage, where they would showcase their talents and studliness in competition for the title of best stud at Newbury Park High School. Though junior Anthony Cancasci would eventually claim that honor, the biggest winner in last Friday’s Stud Pageant may have…

  • New Barbie becomes a role model for all

     Ever since its debut in the 50s, Barbie has been one of the most popular toys among children, becoming a role model and being criticized for her unrealistic body proportions. This year, Mattel, the company that manufactures Barbie, introduced new body types, facial features, and races for the dolls. The original Barbie had a…

  • Lack of diversity brings Oscar drama

    As a place which specializes in creating alternate worlds and capturing larger than life moments on camera, Hollywood is anything but black and white. But this year, a lack of diversity in the Academy Award nominations raised concerns that Hollywood isn’t as colorful as one would think – concerns that it is simply too…

  • Super Bowl: Beyoncé passes Coldplay

    The 50th Super Bowl entailed an exhilarating win for the Denver Broncos, a heartbreaking loss for the Carolina Panthers, and a half time show that demands to be discussed. The show included Coldplay as its main act, with Bruno Mars and Beyoncé making guest appearances. Backup included music included the Youth Orchestra of Los…

  • Eating up secrets: off the menu food items come out of hiding

    Odd names and flavors are distinct characteristics of secret menu items that people have the pleasure of enjoying. “Off the menu” items may be hidden and unknown to many customers, but they are still there for anyone who does know, or for anyone to find out. Starbucks~ Cotton Candy Frap Raspberries and vanilla. That…

  • Valentine’s Day is Overrated (and a Capitalist Holiday) But This Playlist Isn’t: February Music Suggestions

    So maybe you have a date or maybe not, but you can definitely fall in love with these sick beats. “Madonna” by Black Honey – If I were reborn as a song in my next life, I would want to be this song. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with Madonna, unfortunately, but it…