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Newbury Park seniors explore unique paths after high school
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The phrase senior year can often be associated with not only words such as graduation and senioritis, but it also marks the end of one journey and the start of another: college. For many, senior year is the year that students decide what career they will possibly pursue in the future. While many plan…
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Students lead and learn with Interact Club
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Students with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and being active in their community may find themselves joining NPHS’ Interact Club. The organization functions under the guidance of Rotary International, a humanitarian service association, which has nearly 15,000 clubs worldwide. The club puts on many lively events throughout the year to promote volunteer services and…
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Community honors Courtney Brousseau
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Grads- Grace O’Toole, Michelle Saremi, and Courtney Brousseau (left to right) pose for a picture after the 2015 NPHS graduation. “Courtney taught me what it meant to be brave. He stood for so much and he never backed down, he was so diplomatic and mature and intelligent that his level of persuasion surpassed mine…
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Marc Lion touched the hearts of many
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Marc Lion, beloved NPHS English teacher, was known by students, family and coworkers alike for his humor and his loving nature. He loved teaching, playing the bass, the color blue, his friends and his wife, Sandra. On Monday, April 4, Marc Lion passed away after battling cancer for two years. Teaching Sandra Lion, Marc…
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City discusses new wildlife crossing in Thousand Oaks
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The near completion of obtaining funding for the $87 million need for the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Bridge in Agoura Hills has inspired discussion around adding another wildlife crossing in the Thousand Oaks area to prevent animal casualties from crossing roads and freeways. Ana Beatriz Cholo, the Santa Monica Mountains NPS Public Affairs Officer, explains…
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Jazz festival lights up NPHS
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On Saturday, March 19, the NPHS campus lit up with the sound of jazz music as the Panther Band held their annual Jazz Festival. Audience members enjoyed walking through a variety of destinations all around campus to see the spectacular performances put on by middle and high school jazz groups from local schools. This…
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Eating disorders destroy teen lives
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As modern media has evolved, teenagers across the world have adopted a negative mindset about body image. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), an eating disorder will affect at least 28.8 million people in America, totaling to about 9 percent of the population. The stigma around eating disorders…
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Students present a sneak peak into their artistic sides
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Creativity oozes out of students’ minds into various forms of art, photography and poetry, all of which were displayed at the NPHS art show from March 8 through March 10. The event was hosted in the cafeteria allowing students to come and admire the various pieces during their lunch and after school. After two…
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Student vs Teacher
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1. How many total bones does a shark have in its body? Coull: 500 Thunnel: 230 A: 0 0-0 Just when you thought it was safe to go back into biology. 2. Who was the first woman to ever be featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Coull: Janis Joplin Thunnel:…