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The Dodgers are not ruining baseball
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Following a victory in the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready for a potential historical three-peat as the Major League Baseball [MLB] season kicks off. After years of disappointment and failure to get it done on the big stage, the Dodgers are finally the team to beat. But with winning, someone…
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Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights
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Track and field is associated by many with the sound of the starting pistol, a rush of adrenaline as the race begins and the celebration as a runner crosses the finish line. Fans in the stadium watch these events on the track, but surrounding it, field events involving throws and jumps take place. On…
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Students elevate their days with local hiking
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As warmer months are starting to approach, spending time outdoors is critical for not only our health or happiness, but also our understanding of the world around us. To feel the rocky textures beneath your feet as you progress up a mountain’s trail, simultaneously admiring the lush greenery around is a great way to…
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NPHS swim team splashes into morning practice
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At 6 a.m., Newbury Park High School [NPHS] swimmers find solace during their morning practices every Tuesday and Thursday. Juliet Schohn, senior, is in her third year on the NPHS swim team. “It really started off my day on the right foot [and] I felt super energized. It is always difficult to get in…
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Seahawks unsurprisingly dominate Patriots in Super Bowl LX
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Super Bowl LX, contrary to a captivating National Football League season that precluded it, was one of the dullest products in recent memory. In a matchup that featured a quarterback who was one vote away from being the MVP and a wide receiver who had a record-shattering season worthy of “Offensive Player of the…
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Teachers inspire athletes throughout campus
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Amongst the busy schedules, long hours and tiring weeks, teachers at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] balance so much more than just their daily classes. With over 2,000 students and 20 available sports teams at Newbury, there is immense room for overlap in teachers’ day-to-day lives when connecting with students. Sports culture at NPHS…
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Girls’ wrestling fights for the top spot
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On the mat, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] girls wrestling team has dueled its way to the top. This season, the team was Marmonte League champions and made it to the quarter-finals of CIF duals. For senior co-captain Madison Black, this season has been the culmination of her high school wrestling career, currently…
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Pedro Costa attacks his final soccer season
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For senior Pedro Costa, the sport of soccer has always been a pillar of his everyday life. From the moment he could walk, he was introduced to the game. What began as a simple way to stay active became a lifestyle that honed competition, relationships and an abundance of memories. The experience of a…
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NP mountain biking pedals to new medals
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While birds often travel in groups across the skies, local mountain bikers flock together and ride across the trails and scenery that populate the Conejo Valley. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the school has become a center for mountain biking across the area and is home to one of the most prominent local…
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Tyler Loop’s missed kick sparks widespread criticism
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From the amateur to professional level, the benefits of the sports world pull athletes into an experience that can define their lives. However, a lingering expectation of performance always sticks with the athlete’s mind beyond any benefits, and the drawbacks of potential failure can completely change the mental outlook of an otherwise successful athlete.…