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CIF announces modified sports seasons for upcoming school year
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Amongst the countless cancellations and modifications for the 2020-21 school year, the plans for CIF sports were eagerly awaited by many. On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the modified sports schedule, placing the start of the fall season on Dec. 14 with some significant differences from the traditional calendar. Rather than…
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News in Brief
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Seniors and parents protest for in-person graduation On May 22, parents and seniors from across the district called for an in-person graduation ceremony during a two hour protest in front of the Ventura County Government Center. Seniors were encouraged to wear their cap and gowns, and cars honked in support as they drove by.…
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COVID-19 in Ventura County March to present
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March 12 – Declaration of Local Health Emergency is released March 13 – CVUSD schools close indefinitely with distance learning as a substitute for physical attendance March 17 – Health Order released urging sensitive groups to self quarantine until April 1; entertainment venues, gyms, and bars close March 20 – Stay Well at Home…
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Speech and Debate succeeds at state qualifiers
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Students from the Speech and Debate club participated in the Tri-County Forensic League state qualifiers on Feb. 29. The event was held at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, where students competed in various categories of speech and debate in hopes of qualifying for the state tournament. Four NPHS students competed in the parliamentary…
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International Day inspires global awareness
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Every year, the IB program works hard to put on a week of cultural appreciation, culminating in International Day. This year, the students did everything from hosting dances from cultures all around the world to decorating the campus, all leading to the celebration at lunch today, where clubs are selling food from all around…
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Acacia elementary students study science
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On Friday, Feb. 28, students from Acacia Magnet School’s Enrichment Clusters program came to Newbury Park High School for an immersive experience to learn more about a subject they show interest in, including visits to the physics, culinary arts, broadcasting, and strings classes. Students who chose the science track with the AP Physics class…
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Mock trial competes in regionals
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The Gold and Panther Mock Trial teams took part in the 38th Annual Mock Trial at the Ventura County Courthouse during the week of Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, placing fifth and 12th respectively out of 33 teams. In preparation for the competition, both teams began practicing in early September. Anandi Kavuri, junior, portrayed…
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Joe Biden surges on Super Tuesday
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Every vote counts – A sample ballot is filled out, picking Joe Biden as their United States President choice. Every four years, the US chooses a President, who takes on the duty as commander-in-chief. In November of 2020, America will choose the next President. On March 3, 2020, commonly referred to as “Super tuesday”…
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WASC focus groups begin their collaboration
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For the past couple weeks, teachers and faculty have been working in groups to compile a report of the school to WASC, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The purpose of the report is to demonstrate the school’s progress on educational and facility goals that were established by the school during the previous WASC…
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Donald Trump acquitted by the Senate
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President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate on Feb. 5, 2020 on both articles of impeachment. In order for the Senate to remove a sitting president from office, they must vote guilty with a two-thirds majority. The vote was 48 guilty to 52 not guilty on the charge of abuse of power and…