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Winter dance concert showcases talent
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This years’ winter dance concert, titled “Written in the Stars”, ran from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14 and featured a variety of performances from student dancers of all experience levels. While the majority of the dance team and IB Dance students have several years of performing experience, this concert was the first time on…
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Wrestlers take to the mats
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“When you treat it like a serious game, it’s like playing chess.” Most would not compare the sport of wrestling to chess, but those who know the game know the strategy behind it, like junior varsity coach Chris Depalma. Wrestling is officially in season as of November. They have hosted and attended multiple meets…
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Aviation Club ascends into aeronautics
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The excited chatter of students is audible as paper airplanes of various shapes and sizes woosh through the air of room D-2 at lunch. Ryan Younes, senior, is the president of the Aviation club on campus. He joined the club during his freshman year, stemming from his interest in aerospace which began at a…
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Dance group spreads the love for K-pop
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The colorful lights, energetic songs and fast-paced steps of Korean pop have become a favorite for many around the world. This year, a group of students decided to bring the energy of K-pop to NPHS. The K-pop Dance Crew was formed at the beginning of the school year out of a passion for the…
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Strings program inspires students
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Delicate notes, strong accents and beautiful music are all characteristics of our Chamber Orchestra. The strings program recently performed in the Winter Concert and are preparing for their concert that is set to happen in March. Chamber Orchestra is an honors level strings class, in which students complete an audition process to be considered.…
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Mountain biking captains reflect on their cycling careers
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Their day begins before the sun comes up. They eat plenty of bananas and drink lots of water, then they begin to bike. Six hours and 100 miles later, they’ve completed their morning ride- all before most people wake up. Welcome to the life of an NPHS mountain bike team member. This is a…
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ChiPs for Kids donates toys to children in need
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Toy cars roar excitedly in their packages. Dolls wave warmly from their boxes, rocking glitzy dresses and silky hair. Coloring sets with every shade of paint, marker, and crayon imaginable wait patiently for a place to call home during the holiday season. These shiny toys will not have to search much further, though, as…
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Letter to the Editors: Dec. 20, 2019
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Dear Prowler staff, In the November 8 issue, the Panther Prowler published an opinion article titled “Humans are parasites” in which author Rahul D’Souza advocates giving up on fighting climate change. The article drastically misunderstands the impacts of the climate crisis and dangerously suggests that it is not a problem we should be concerned…
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Letter to the Editors: Dec. 10, 2019
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I want to first say how much I respect your newspaper. It has a history that is legendary and the current staff does an excellent job living into that legacy. I am blown away by the insight and courage of the staff. I went to bat for the Prowler years ago when it was…
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In memory of Mrs. Sanders
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An energetic smile, signature bright sweater and deep passion for education. Teresa Miller Sanders embodied all of these and much more. She passed away on Nov. 19 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Known around campus as Teri, she was a beloved English teacher who was integral to the Newbury Park High School…