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CVUSD community protects book accessibility
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Introduction In our country, there have always been controversies surrounding the banning and censoring of books. Though it often feels far removed from NPHS, with our curriculum consisting heavily of banned literature, there have been debates within the CVUSD. Local parents, teachers, students and admin continue to debate this topic, while several states are…
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Dance for Hope creates a multicultural experience
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The resonant rhythm of the audience’s synchronized claps joined the jingling of the dancers’ costumes and upbeat energy radiating from the stage. As the Dazzling Desi Divas closed out the show, Dance for Hope ended with many claims that it was an unprecedented success. On March 1, the Interact Club hosted their fifteenth annual…
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“Harry Potter” enchants audiences
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From March 13-16, the NPHS Theater department transported viewers to the fantastical destination of Hogwarts. Following the children of widely beloved characters such as Harry, Ron and Hermione, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” begs the question: what if it was possible to turn back time? Playing the role of Scorpius Malfoy, son of…
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Local healthcare businesses keep Newbury Park residents flourishing
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Newbury Park has countless valuable assets to offer its residents. One of the shining stars is the local healthcare business scattered throughout our community. Not only are these businesses necessary, they go above and beyond with their dedication and personable relationships with their patients. In the heart of Newbury Park, Ryan Hodges, a local…
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IB Dance showcases their choreography
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On Friday, March 7, International Baccalaureate [IB] dancers took the stage at Newbury Park High School to show friends and family all they have been working on for the past school year. The IB Dance class is designed specifically for juniors and seniors, but even in the same class, each student plays a different…
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NPHS student teachers gain inspiration from student successes
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Every day, student teachers across Newbury Park High School’s campus can be found observing a variety of subjects. From assisting teachers with grading to teaching their own lessons, student teachers’ impact can be felt everywhere in the classroom. Elizabeth Crisp, English student teacher, was originally unsure about what job to pursue, but gave…
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Track and field mentors guide youth runners to the finish line
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On the field and under the sun, NPHS track and field runners serve as mentors for athletes on the NP Track and Field youth team, working to prepare them for the high school track team. Isabella Steiner and Elizabeth Barnes, sophomores, founded the program in partnership with the NPHS youth track and field program,…
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Students explore advanced concepts in MathCounts
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Loved by some and loathed by others, mathematics is one of the core subjects taught at educational institutions worldwide. For members of Sycamore Canyon Middle School’s [SCMS] MathCounts program, a nonprofit organization sponsored by Raytheon Technologies, math is not only a focal point of their academics, but one that they choose to study at…
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Campus incidents force NPHS community to examine safety policies
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Introduction: Every day, Newbury Park High School provides a second home for thousands of students. Students who partake in classes before school, along with after school activities, often find themselves spending more time on school grounds than at home. Therefore, many have concluded that campus safety should be a top priority. However, recent events…
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NPHS teachers retell their stories as past students
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In its beginning, Newbury Park High School was surrounded by animals grazing and fields upon fields without houses. Today, it stands with over 2,000 students and hundreds of activities and sports. Ever since its opening as a public school in 1967, thousands have passed through its halls, and while many eventually move away, there…