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Girls’ lacrosse prepares for CIF
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Starting back in September, the girls’ lacrosse team has put in a gruesome amount of time on the field preparing for their CIF season. Erin Duffy, senior on varsity, has specific goals while also preparing for college lacrosse. “This season, I’m focused on getting ready to play next year in college and working on…
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Softball players hit it out of the park
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Softball is a game of anticipation, players holding their breath at every hit of the bat, every stealing of a base, especially when all bases are loaded. Many students have joined the team, adding to the thrill and excitement of the game. Alexa Paradis, sophomore, has been playing softball for seven years and loves…
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Students kickflip into skateboarding
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Upside down with the board still on their feet, skaters are able to do things that make others jealous. The board designs, complicated tricks and oversized hoodies all give off a feeling of swagger. However, there is much more to skateboarding than fits the stereotype, as students have perfected the craft in many ways.…
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Bollywood brings the heat
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It goes without saying that Indian food is amazing. Whether it be through curries or rice dishes like biryani, the cuisine offers something for everyone. This is why we were excited to hear that a new Indian restaurant popped up next door. Bollywood Spice Indian Cuisine opened up next to the Trader Joe’s by…
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We should decide what we are defined by
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On the morning of Feb. 15, 2020, the world was hit with the impact of British celebrity Caroline Flack’s tragic suicide. The news headlines and social media posts that ensued encouraged being kinder, more conscious and respectful of the quiet suffering everyone faces. Yet, every headline or post always seemed to precede Flack’s name…
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Speech and Debate succeeds at state qualifiers
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Students from the Speech and Debate club participated in the Tri-County Forensic League state qualifiers on Feb. 29. The event was held at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, where students competed in various categories of speech and debate in hopes of qualifying for the state tournament. Four NPHS students competed in the parliamentary…
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International Day inspires global awareness
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Every year, the IB program works hard to put on a week of cultural appreciation, culminating in International Day. This year, the students did everything from hosting dances from cultures all around the world to decorating the campus, all leading to the celebration at lunch today, where clubs are selling food from all around…
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Acacia elementary students study science
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On Friday, Feb. 28, students from Acacia Magnet School’s Enrichment Clusters program came to Newbury Park High School for an immersive experience to learn more about a subject they show interest in, including visits to the physics, culinary arts, broadcasting, and strings classes. Students who chose the science track with the AP Physics class…
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Mock trial competes in regionals
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The Gold and Panther Mock Trial teams took part in the 38th Annual Mock Trial at the Ventura County Courthouse during the week of Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, placing fifth and 12th respectively out of 33 teams. In preparation for the competition, both teams began practicing in early September. Anandi Kavuri, junior, portrayed…
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Drama performs Mystery Dinner Theater
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The drama department recently put on one of their most beloved performances, Mystery Dinner Theater, in the cafeteria. An audience-interactive murder mystery performance, it is put on while guests are served dinner. Variety acts are performed in between scenes and during meals, and the night is topped off with waiters serving the audience throughout…