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Girl Scouts seniors reach for Gold and help the community
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As the finish line of their senior year comes into view, several Girl Scout Ambassadors have taken up the task of earning their Gold Award. With over 50 hours of planning and execution, the Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. This year, three seniors from Troop 60206 have dedicated…
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EARThS science lab fosters engaged learning
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From the jumping spider to the rainbow trout fry, EARThS Magnet Elementary School’s life science lab is crawling with creatures with which students have the opportunity to interact. Taking the bearded dragon on walks is just one of many responsibilities that Juliette Gibson and Stephanie Cipriano-Ceringa took on as life science teachers post-lockdown. “I…
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Electives inspire students for future careers
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Intro– Here at NPHS, electives guide students down a multitude of career paths. From wood working to entrepreneurship, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of different subjects. Electives help students discover their newfound interests or lifelong passions, while preparing them with real world skills. Woodshop– Under all of the saws and screws…
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Evaluating grading policies across campus
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Introduction: Newbury Park High School is home to a diverse collection of students, classes, and teachers. With various courses available, each requires a different method of assessing a student’s learning of the subject. Teachers and policies also differ from classroom to classroom, and all have their own norms. There are many different grading systems…
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NPHS students are psyched about the Psychology Club
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Serving as an interactive meeting place for students, the Psychology Club attracts individuals interested in learning about the mind and human behaviors. Danielle Ellis, psychology teacher, advises the “Psych Club” in B30 where they meet every Thursday. During meetings, the club’s officers share a presentation on a psychological topic with an activity that follows…
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NPHS orchestra strings melodies and emotion together
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When one googles “the best composers of all time,” many people will pop up, including the likes of Beethoven, Debussy and Bach. The iconic pieces these composers are known for are complex and emotional, but one may not realize their many nuances. For a single musician in the orchestra, it takes lots of time,…
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Bumblebee Club creates a holiday buzz in the community
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Every other Monday at lunch in room B33, members of the Bumblebee Club can be found brainstorming ways to raise funds for pediatric cancer patients and their families, or simply ways to put smiles on their faces. The Bumblebee Club, started this year at NPHS, aims to support The Bumblebee Foundation. Established by Heather…
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Holiday spirit inspires NPHS clubs to give back
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Bells are jingling, lights are twinkling and wrapping paper is crinkling: it is the season of giving. After a weekend of shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, presents are starting to be wrapped and readied for the upcoming holidays. People begin a period of reflection, gratitude and connection with loved ones as the…
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T.O. Teen Center’s Battle of the Bands displays local talent
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Live music is a performance that spans cultures and generations, and it is a necessary aspect of any community. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the Battle of the Bands competition attracted local high school bands to battle it out for a 500-dollar prize. The bands of this year’s battle included StandBy, WaveAsYouGoBy,…
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ASG fosters an environment for leaders to create an impact
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Among all the event planning, poster boards and festivities, Associated Student Government [ASG] creates more than what meets the eye. From informational reels to every decorated dance, Chris Soury, ASG adviser, oversees the ASG class. Soury has been in charge of the ASG program for the last three years. “The most rewarding part [of managing…