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The NPHS Art Show displays student creativity in all mediums
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From March 17-20, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cafeteria came to life as it was lined with works of art from various students taking art classes at Newbury. The annual art show provides an opportunity for students involved in one of the many art or photography classes to showcase their special works of…
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A$AP rocky releases new album “don’t be dumb”
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Harlem native A$AP Rocky, a staple and pioneer of cloud rap in the early 2010s, has broken a long-lasting silence that included an 8-year hiatus from his last album. Following years of rumors, delays, and isolation from his fanbase. Rocky shocked the world as he officially released his fourth studio album, “Don’t Be Dumb,”…
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ASL teacher is more than just a teacher outside of the classroom
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The Newbury Park High School [NPHS] American Sign Language [ASL] teacher, Brigid Ryan Keady, took a turn in her education after high school; she decided to take an ASL class, where she fell in love with the language. When Keady decided she wanted to continue her educational career after high school, she chose to…
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Local art paints a picture of community
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Art is all around, provoking not only thought and emotion, but also fostering community. In Newbury Park, local artists have unique opportunities to display their talents, and on campus, art takes form in a multitude of ways. Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students can foster their love for art or explore a new passion…
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Studio Channel Islands inspires creativity for local artists
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At Studio Channel Islands, local artists have different motivations as to why they create their art. Elana Kundell, Peggy Pownall and Micheal Rohde are just some of the many that found their artistic home at 2222 Ventura Blvd in Camarillo, Studio Channel Islands. Kundell’s art career started when she was just a child, as…
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Students exhibit artistic creations at annual art show
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From 3D pieces to printed poetry, students from Newbury Park High School’s various art and photography classes showcased their creative expression in the art show from March 4 to 7 in the cafeteria. Buggin’ around – Devika Nair, sophomore, is currently taking AP photography and was one of the photographers in the art…
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Art cannot be “deleted,” Warner Bros.
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Voice actor Eric Bauza, known for being the current voice for “Looney Tunes” characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and countless others, received praise last February for an in-character demand that Warner Brothers Studios, “Release ‘Coyote vs. Acme!’”. The film in question, “Coyote vs. Acme,” is being permanently shelved by the studio for a tax-write…
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Museums juxtapose subjectivity and objectivity in art
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Walking into a museum, passing an ostentatious lobby and rounding the corner to finally enter the first section of a museum’s newest gallery tends to raise expectations. Arrows point the way through the rest of the exhibit and paragraphs are etched onto plaques next to each piece, suggesting just some of the infinite meanings…
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The NPHS Art Gallery evokes emotion and admiration
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From March 13 to 16, students from different artistic backgrounds and creative expression outlets demonstrated their works in the NPHS cafeteria. Across all the tables, giant black posters were set up, each one displaying a different student’s art. Filled with friends and family of the artists – or even just art enthusiasts – the…
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Let kids draw in class
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When I was 11-years-old, I received my first C letter grade. It was on a notebook submission and points had been docked for disorganization. I fanned through the spiral bound pages, which had red Sharpie minus signs next to the various characters I had inked between chapter notes. Utterly heartbroken, I decided the next…