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Winter signing event pushed to spring
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With having to balance school work, practices and social lives, student athletes constantly have a lot on their plates. The countless sacrifices are made worth it on signing day, celebrating with loved ones. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases and the small number of signees, Winter signing day was forced to be canceled.…
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Newbury Park Unified Sports spreads teamwork
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Goal- Pictured is one of the Newbury Park team members kicking the ball towards the goal. The players shoot goals and form bonds, according to Coach Samantha Stewart. “You’re playing a sport, but you’re building friendship and you’re also [building] compassion and empathy,” Stewart said. Stewart, often going by the moniker of Coach Sammi,…
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Relive the history of Newbury Park
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Newbury Park is a beautiful area filled with culture and history, as well as a place that 37 thousand people call home. Newbury Park is filled with historical families that originated here, and it is important to consider those that lived here in the past, and created the area we all know and love.…
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Paw Works receives support in honor of Betty White
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The world mourned on Dec. 31 when Betty White’s passing was sadly announced, just weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday. Although she was not here to celebrate with the rest of us, she lives on in memoriam through the rising #BettyWhiteChallenge. This online trend encourages people to donate $5 to their local animal…
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Student versus teacher: Morgenstern vs. Coull
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Teacher: Mrs. Coull Student: Abby Morgenstern Coull wins 8-5 What type of fish is Nemo? A: a clownfish Morgenstern- clownfish Coull- clownfish They both know their childhood movies by heart 1-1 How many pairs of wings do bees have? A: two Morgenstern- two Coull- two Two pairs, but four wings 2-2 What…
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Cancilla sweeps his way to BTS
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For Harrison Cancilla, freshman, BTS is not just a band but a goal, and when he found out that the K-pop boy band would be performing in Los Angeles, he was willing to do anything to get those tickets. What started as dancing to BTS songs on “Just Dance,” quickly evolved into an obsession…
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Interact Club carols for cans
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Holiday carols fill the chilly air on a peaceful Friday night in Dos Vientos. Volunteers from the NPHS Interact Club move from home to home, knocking on doors singing everything from “Frosty the Snowman” to “Deck the Halls.” These students are participating in Interact Club’s Caroling for Cans, an annual charity food drive which…
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Hong lends a hand with athletic training
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Brittany Hong, College and Career Guidance Specialist, has recently been assisting with strength and conditioning training for the girls’ tennis team as well as the girls’ soccer team. Hong received her certification as a Strength and Conditioning coach in 2007. “So when I got working at high schools in the College and Career Center…I…
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Winter concerts Light up the season
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Band On Dec. 2, the NPHS gym held the anticipated return of the band department’s lively winter concert. The production featured the school’s wind ensemble and jazz band, who played a selection of both traditional and seasonal songs. For students, this was their first concert in nearly two years, bringing a mix of stress…
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Houses light up Newbury Park
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In lieu of traditional holiday celebrations in colder climates, Californians bring it on the decorating front. In hope of spreading joy this holiday season, homeowners in Newbury Park have decorated their houses by covering almost every inch with colorful lights and blow up figures. These festivities began for many in November, when fully decorated…