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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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Students slip on and off flip flops
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Although winter just ended on Mar. 20, many students on the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] campus can be found wearing summer attire to accompany the 80 degree weather, such as tank tops, shorts, hats and the controversial footwear: flip flops. Ava Agopian, junior, and Kambria Mastro, senior, debate whether or not these open-toed…
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Thousand Oaks prays, plays and parades for Purim
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As the sun shone bright between tall oak trees lining Hillcrest Drive, the Purim Carnival hosted by Temple Adat Elohim on March 1 was a warm, whimsical celebration of community and perseverance. Children played in bouncy houses, a petting zoo, and a variety of game setups, wearing costumes ranging from classic biblical figures to…
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IB Theatre Night presents student performances
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For the majority of student performances throughout the year, audience participation is essential, whether it be singing along to the “Mamma Mia!” musical or laughing during Student One Act plays. Once a year, however, for the International Baccalaureate [IB] Theatre Night, the Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center requires complete silence, with absolutely…
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Teacher trio embarks on friendship journey
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For many students on campus, lunch time is the most enjoyable part of the school day. While some students may choose to eat in the quad, a vacant classroom or even off campus if they are an upperclassman, most have some sort of routine during the break. For NPHS teachers Kasandra Livesey, Kristen Skaff…
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Jalen Oben volunteers for a cause
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Despite demanding classes and the constant pressure of performing well in school, many Newbury Park High School students work jobs that serve as outlets for their interests. Jalen Oben, junior, is no different. Oben is a student intern at the Westminster Free Clinic, a non-profit clinic in Thousand Oaks that provides medical care for…
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The community of Conejo Valley supports one another through times of crisis
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Introduction: The strength of a community is best revealed when faced with times of crisis, whether that be natural disasters, economic hardship or political uncertainty. In the past 10 years, the community of Ventura County has seen one another through the good and bad, through destruction and rebirth. In the midst of a time…
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Teacher aids assist in elementary classrooms
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Although most people will never return to their elementary school, several NPHS students take a trip back to their past by volunteering in an elementary class. In doing so, students are able to earn a Teaching Assistant [TA] class credit while being responsible for preparing homework, organizing students’ classwork and helping teachers manage their…
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143 Flea Markets allow for sustainable shopping
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Once a month, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] parking lot is lined with vendors selling anything from clothes, food, beverages and jewelry. The flea is hosted by a company called 143 Flea that has made it a goal to host a flea at NPHS once a month. Their business offers a more local…
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Ventura Community celebrates Chinese New Year
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As an orange gets tossed back and forth between the Chinese lion dancers, high-energy music fuels the performers, eventually leading them off the stage and into the audience. Weaving through rows of families, high school volunteers and other performers in the cultural showcase, the lion dance set the joyful tone for the rest of…