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  • Magnus Alt philosophizes through senior year

    Magnus Alt philosophizes through senior year

    Plato, Aristotle and Socrates are known as the greatest philosophers of all time. Although he is still developing his skills as a young philosopher, Magnus Alt, senior, enjoys engaging in lively discussions in International Baccalaureate [IB] Philosophy, learning about the divided line and the Tripartite soul. Beyond philosophy, Alt has many diverse interests, including…

  • New teacher travels to success at NPHS

    New teacher travels to success at NPHS

    From the East Coast to the West Coast, Megan DaRold, Advanced Placement [AP] World History teacher, has shared her passion for history with students for four years. In addition to AP World History, she teaches a hybrid, seventh-period College Prep Government and Economics class that meets in person every Tuesday. On July 30, DaRold…

  • College representative visits inform potential students

    College representative visits inform potential students

    For some, the most daunting challenge of applying to college is the first step—the college list. With nearly 4,000 universities in the United States, creating a balanced list of schools to apply to can be a large task. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the College and Careers Center [CCC] provides access to numerous…

  • Falling in love with seasonal snacks

    Ghosts & Bats Crispy Potato Snacks, 8/10, $2.99 As the only savory treat I picked out, I had high expectations for the intricately shaped potato chips. These chips are a great light snack that satisfy the common recurrence of desiring a salty snack. I strongly recommend purchasing these chips. Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s Cookies, 8/10, $2.99…

  • Newbury Park’s best dance crews did not miss a beat

    Newbury Park’s best dance crews did not miss a beat

    This year’s Best Dance Crew was composed of 12 creative performances from girls’ flag football, wrestling, girls’ and boys’ soccer, track, cross country, football, boys’ water polo, theater, softball, girls’ volleyball and baseball. The top five crews included girls’ volleyball, theater, cross country, girls soccer as runner up, and the 2025 Best Dance Crew…

  • Local art paints a picture of community

    Local art paints a picture of community

    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…

  • Krish Devgania enters his senior year

    Krish Devgania enters his senior year

    With over 2,000 students on campus, each with their own unique interests, passions and motivations, they all have something to offer within the NPHS community. Krish Devgania, senior, enters his fourth year enrolled at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. Each year, Devgania has taken a course of Chinese taught by Jing Hu here at…

  • The Thousand Oaks Mall 805 Night Market cooked, served and ate

    The Thousand Oaks Mall 805 Night Market cooked, served and ate

    The Oaks Mall parking lot was full, but people were not there to buy new clothes, see movies or eat pretzels. Instead, the Thousand Oaks community came together to experience a blend of cultures that brought different worlds to one suburban town.  From Sept. 5-7, the 805 Night Market filled the The Oaks Mall…

  • Federal funding cuts for mental health services leave students without support

    One in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 has a mental disorder, accounting for 15 percent of all people who experience issues with mental health, according to the World Health Organization. Leaving these adolescents struggling with mental health unaddressed can lead to consequences in their adult lives. Adverse childhood experiences often…

  • IB Dance showcases their choreography

    IB Dance showcases their choreography

    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…