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Take a look into the lives of the fastest high school runners
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The average mile time for a high schooler is 7 minutes, but for Colin Sahlman, senior, running a mile takes no longer than 3 minutes and 58 seconds. Sahlman is one of many national superstars that make up the NPHS track team. Running alongside him are the nation’s fastest twins: juniors Lex and Leo…
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NPHS Prom evolves through generations
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Fifty-five years ago, Newbury Park High School was created. Founded in 1967, NPHS has gone through major developments since that time. Seven generations of students have attended the campus we walk through almost every day. Prom, being a highlight of the high school experience for many, has served as an evolving event that has…
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The vaping epidemic corrodes teen health
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*The graphic on the printed magazine incorrectly stated that 82.4% of students had admitted to vaping, but the actual percent is 17.6%. This change has been reflected in this article and the virtual publication Vaping products have become vastly popular amongst teens since their production in 2006, and have expanded to appeal to adolescents…
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805 Resistance creates change in the Conejo Valley
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Above a large “Join Us” button, the homepage of 805 Resistance (https://805resistance.org/), a local Black-led and women-led grassroots advocacy organization, reads, “There is no growth without resistance.” Founded in 2020, this local activist collaborative has become a household name in the 805 as a pillar for meaningful advocacy focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.…
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Get to know the humans of NPHS
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The campus here at NPHS is saturated with tons of diverse identities and cultures. Although many different people make up the student body, with so many people walking from class to class, it can be a difficult task to assign a name and identity to all the faces passing by. Read on to get…
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Candidates run for Ventura County elections
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During the Midterm elections in June, citizens will decide who represents them in various offices. The offices that will affect Newbury Park are the Board of Ventura County Supervisors and the Sheriff’s department. The election for the next sheriff is heating up with debates and campaigns between the incumbent, Bill Ayub, and another candidate,…
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High school athletes continue their sport into college
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A s senior athletes close out their final season of their high school career, many consider continuing their sport into college. Recruiters from all across the country seek out the top high school students to induct into their high level college programs. Although not all students choose to participate in the most elite programs,…
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Susan Heraper retires after 12 years
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After 12 years of tireless work in the Sage Library and 25 years of teaching in total, Susan Heraper is retiring from NPHS. From inspiring students to read to providing books and resources for students for every class, Heraper played a major role in the lives of students and staff alike. After working at…
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Musicians express their passions through Tri-M
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Located in a small room on NPHS campus, musicians part of the Tri-M [Modern Music Masters] Music Honor Society gather together every two weeks to explore music in different ways, perform in various small groups and brainstorm ideas on how they can showcase different musical abilities. The program is a part of the National…
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Senior activities culminate the school year
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Prom Prom is a once in a lifetime high school event that many students have been anticipating for since a young age. Held at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills, upperclassmen had the pleasure to eat, dance and view the prom court winners. Along with Sunshine Roth and Carter Kawaguchi, seniors, Michael Flaherty, senior,…