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Student vs. Teacher
1.“www” is an abbreviation for what three-term word? Answer: World Wide Web Ellis: World Wide Web Grohs: World Wide Web 1-1 www.offtoagreatstart.com 2. In Greek Mythology, what is the name of the goddess of the moon and hunt? Answer: Artemis Ellis: Werewolf Grohs: Artemis 1-2 It’s all Greek to me. 3.…
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“Teen Talk” updates district curriculum
Parents Conejo Valley Unified School District’s health curriculum, “Teen Talk” from the California Healthy Youth Act, has become a hot topic at CVUSD school board meetings amongst parents since its adoption. Many have spoken out at these meetings, revealing their strong approval or disapproval of this controversial issue. Parents on opposite sides of the…
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Around the World Fair connects cultures worldwide
Food, music and games were only three of the things found at the Newbury Park High School Around the World Fair. The fair was an event run by the Asian Culture Club, Latino Connection Club and the Black Student Union. It took place in the school cafeteria on Dec.16, and multiple clubs set up…
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Take a stab at fencing
When thinking of high school sports, one’s mind often doesn’t go to fencing. In fact, most students are not aware of the fencing club at NPHS that meets every Wednesday. Fencers gather in F-3 to receive lessons from other more experienced members, as well as participate in bouts. A casual Wednesday fencing meeting requires…
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Mamma Mia! Here we go again!
When reminiscing on high school years, one’s mind is often filled with the exciting memories of watching talented young actors, singers and dancers perform their hearts out on the stage. The Newbury Park High School theater department spent months preparing to impress the students, staff and parents of the campus in their fall musical…
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Clerical error prevents Boys’ water polo from CIF continuation
On Nov. 1, the Newbury Park boys’ water polo team beat Carpinteria 15-11 in their first round of CIF. At the time, the team did not realize they would be playing their last game of the season. The following practice, the team was called out of the water and approached by Principal Steve Lepire,…
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Students share unique Thanksgiving traditions
Thanksgiving is a widely known American holiday which usually falls on the third Thursday of November. The most iconic aspect of this tradition is the typical Thanksgiving Dinner. This includes stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and of course, turkey. However, there are many unique traditions that have come to form over time. They can…
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Student VS Teacher
1.What suspect in the game of “Clue” has the same name as a bird? Britt: Mrs. White Calaba: Mrs. Peacock A: Mrs. Peacock 0-1 It was Calaba, in F-3, with the right answer. 2. What is the capital of the US state Tennessee? Britt: Tallahassee Calaba: Knoxville A: Nashville 0-1 A geography class may…
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The Monarch Project fights alongside the butterflies
Love for monarch butterflies fosters within adolescent years as children’s dreams are often consumed with the possibility of one landing upon their nose. But within recent years, fewer and fewer butterflies have been seen fluttering their wings due to the destruction of their habitats. The Monarch Project, a club taking place at Newbury Park…
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NPHS blood drive helps save lives
4.5 million American patients are in need of blood transfusions every year. In recent years, due to COVID-19 and other health concerns in regards to donating blood, America has been hit with a national blood shortage. On Wed. Nov. 16, NPHS hosted a blood drive which brought in 35 pints of blood, enough for…