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The CRPD’s “Bark in the Park” was im-paw-sible to miss
At 9:00 a.m. on March 16, hundreds of dogs ranging in color, shape and size gathered to participate in a morning filled with vendors, contests and more. Hosted by the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD), the annual “Bark in the Park” welcomed all of Conejo Valley’s dog enthusiasts and their furry friends. The…
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Unified Sports rallies the NPHS student body
Chances are, if you have walked around campus recently or attended one of their numerous events, you have come across the Unified Sports program. If you have not, Unified Sports is a partnership between Special Education students and members of the Unified Sports club who participate in the Unified Sports league. This program is…
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Candidates assemble their qualifications for November elections
It is another election year for the Conejo Valley, which resides in California’s 42nd state assembly district. The State Assembly is the state of California’s lower house of representatives (state congress). The assembly has 80 members representing individual districts, who serve two-year terms, and historically, and currently, has a super majority of Democrats. The…
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Bark in the Park brings “paw”sitivity to the community
On Sunday, April 23, the cloudy skies parted for a hot and sunny day at Conejo Creek park, for the annual “Bark in the Park” event coordinated by the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD). The event was filled with canine-enthused activities, like dog races and costume contests, sprinkler stations, a variety of vendors…
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The NPHS Art Gallery evokes emotion and admiration
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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Audiences fall in love with the production, “Almost, Maine”
This past weekend, the NPHS theater department finished the year strong with a successful run of the anthology play, “Almost, Maine.” The spring play featured several mini scenes, each with a completely different set, situation and characters, working together to expose the beautiful and harsh realities of falling in and out of love. Jenna…
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NPHS’ Model UN heads to University of Southern California conference
On March 23, the NPHS Model United Nations team participated at a conference at USC. The club goes to these conferences with each team member taking on the perspective of a different nation. At these events, students discuss international affairs, social issues, economics and other topics, trying to find solutions to these problems. Jason…
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NPHS Mock Trial teams go to the courthouse
The Newbury Park High School Mock Trial Gold and Panther teams competed in the 42nd annual Mock Trial this week at the Ventura County Courthouse. The two NPHS teams competed against other schools in the county, where teams take on one side of a court case and take on the roles of attorneys and…
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CVUSD schools piece together a “puzzle play”
Bright energy, excitement and suspense burst throughout the dressing rooms when students from Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake High School came together to perform their “puzzle play” of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” As the curtains opened, faces lit up to see the unveiling of the brand-new collaborative event. The “puzzle play” is…
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The Monarch Project fights alongside the butterflies
Love for monarch butterflies fosters within adolescent years as children’s dreams are often consumed with the possibility of one landing upon their nose. But within recent years, fewer and fewer butterflies have been seen fluttering their wings due to the destruction of their habitats. The Monarch Project, a club taking place at Newbury Park…