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Pokémon continues to capture an audience
“Gotta Catch Em’ All,” the Pokémon motto, seems to extend further than just the characters players catch on Pokémon GO. Since 1996, Pokémon has captured the hearts of an army of dedicated fans, and this year is its 30th anniversary. The vast community of Pokémon branches into multiple smaller focus groups, including the card…
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Girls’ varsity volleyball supports each other from the sidelines
At every girls’ varsity volleyball game, the cheers and chants from the sidelines are heard as teammates use their strong bonds to support each other. The team’s enthusiasm has become a major part of their success in 30 games and qualifying for the California Interscholastic Federation [CIF], showing how their cheering doesn’t only allow…
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Water assassins brings NPHS students from class to splash
Run! Hide! Splash! Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students have been extra cautious when walking out their front door since this year’s water assassins started on Jan. 6. With around 45 teams and six players on each, students are determined to win points by splashing those on their assigned lists of six targets with…
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Girls Tennis strikes through COVID-19
With there being less chances for the girls tennis team to go back to the courts, this season hasn’t been like any other. Among other various sports teams having to adapt to these new changes, these girls have adapted and changed their routine to accommodate quickly and successfully. Playing on the team since last…
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Girls Lacrosse shoots past COVID-19
As pandemic life begins to mix with a little bit of normal, girls lacrosse preseason has kicked off to a strong start. While practice is not the same as it used to be, the athletes still pursue the sport they love while being safe and working together as a team. In terms of safety,…
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Baseball swings back into season
Baseball has always fascinated people, whether it has been through major victories or pop culture icons like Babe Ruth. But now what has been called America’s pastime has joined the legions of things that have been changed due to COVID-19. Griffin Campero, junior, is a member of NPHS baseball. Like other sports, the team…
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The illusion of choice: Play the iconic capitalist game
Every supermarket replicates a similar sight. Dozens of near identical products are strategically placed on the shelves, each with messages insisting that they are the best of the best. Whether overwhelming or practical, there is undoubtedly no lack of variety in the US market. Moral values often impact people’s product choices: whether it be…