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Get to know your teachers
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This year, Newbury Park High School welcomes a plethora of new teachers, each teaching their own unique subjects. Ranging from English to Social Studies, the new teachers are working hard to make sure their students are successful and learning to the best of their abilities. Jeanette Zollinger is a special education teacher, who teaches…
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Candidates running for county supervisor
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On Nov. 8, Ventura County Supervisor candidates Jeff Gorell and Claudia Bill De La Peña will compete for Ventura County’s second district. The district, which encompasses Newbury Park, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks and Camarillo, is a swing district where neither Republicans or Democrats have a strong lead. So far, Claudia Bill De La Peña,…
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The panther pit roars with energy
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With its never ending spirit and rowdy chants, there is no doubt that any student or faculty member is unaware of the iconic Panther Pit. The student section that attends and cheers on a multitude of school sports has become an integral part of NPHS culture as it only seems to grow every year. …
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Introducing the School Board Candidates
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On November 3, 2022, the election for the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) board members will take place. This year, CVUSD will use a By-Trustee Area Election System to conduct the voting and placement of each elected board member. There are four different areas for each candidate to run for, and those six…
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Special Olympics fosters inclusivity on the field
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On a cool Saturday morning, the cheers of students, parents and staff alike roared from the football field. Taking a closer look, students are seen getting their faces painted and running across the field with their buddies. On May 14, the annual Special Olympics took place, organized by the NPHS National Honors Society (NHS).…
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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…