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Ashmore shares her passions and points
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While getting her master’s in education, Brooke Ashmore, long-term substitute for College Prep Biology and International Baccalaureate Environmental Science, has grown in her teaching and leadership skills at Newbury Park High School [NPHS], teaching her first class. “[My classes] are teaching me so much. […] [They] are my first class. [They] are taking the…
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Telling you what you “NeeDoh” know
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“NeeDoh,” a toy brand founded in 2023, has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few months. With over 20 products in their brand catalog, the Needoh company has established a recognizable name for themself, especially after their excessive TikTok fame. NeeDohs are toys that differ in color, shape and size, and claim to reduce…
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Griffin Zollars flips his way through senior year
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“Just Do It.” This slogan is most commonly associated with Nike, however it also guides Griffin Zollars, senior. Throughout his high school career, Zollars has delved into many different International Baccalaureate [IB] courses, gymnastics skills, books and knitting projects. His expansive interests have helped him navigate NPHS’s campus and, ultimately, life itself. Zollars’ day…
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Students slip on and off flip flops
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Although winter just ended on Mar. 20, many students on the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] campus can be found wearing summer attire to accompany the 80 degree weather, such as tank tops, shorts, hats and the controversial footwear: flip flops. Ava Agopian, junior, and Kambria Mastro, senior, debate whether or not these open-toed…
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Teacher trio embarks on friendship journey
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For many students on campus, lunch time is the most enjoyable part of the school day. While some students may choose to eat in the quad, a vacant classroom or even off campus if they are an upperclassman, most have some sort of routine during the break. For NPHS teachers Kasandra Livesey, Kristen Skaff…
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Jalen Oben volunteers for a cause
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Despite demanding classes and the constant pressure of performing well in school, many Newbury Park High School students work jobs that serve as outlets for their interests. Jalen Oben, junior, is no different. Oben is a student intern at the Westminster Free Clinic, a non-profit clinic in Thousand Oaks that provides medical care for…
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Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart
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As the Valentine’s season concludes, I have noticed numerous pink packaged products lining the shelves of Trader Joe’s. While I usually gravitate towards ice cream products, I decided it was time for a festive change to honor the love (and sweets) in the air. Mini Heart Cookies– 5/5, I had high expectations for these…
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Garet Needham steps into classes midyear
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Joining a class halfway through the school year is challenging, especially for a first-year teacher. Garet Needham, long-term substitute at Newbury Park High School [NPHS], began teaching multiple social studies classes on campus in mid-January. Needham teaches two government classes, two world history classes and one ethnic studies class, working with students across three…
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A day in the life of Catherine Oliver
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Whether you catch her behind the lens of a camera or on the other side, directing players on the field during a flag football game, Catherine Oliver, junior, is rarely at rest. Her days are packed to the brim with creativity and leadership, and her intense drive can be observed through a typical day…
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Megan Wang makes waves
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Ever since she was a child, Megan Wang, senior, has had a life filled with passions. From the crashing of waves inside a pool to the rhythmic strokes of a paint brush, Wang has always found ways to express herself and pursue her interests. Throughout the last four years, Wang has channeled her energy…