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  • Knock out the knockoffs

    When it comes to high quality designer goods it’s easy to spot a fake from the real thing. Take a good look at the logo, examine the stitching, or try to find the authenticity card and you can tell if it’s a knockoff. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy to spot a fake when it…

  • Studs raise money to eliminate MNT

    Wolf whistles can be heard from all around the auditorium as the “studs” of 2017 are introduced during the annual Stud Pageant hosted by the NPHS Key Club. Starting in 2012, the Stud Pageant has continuously been used as a vehicle to raise money for the Illuminate Project, a partnership between UNICEF (United Nations…

  • Put yourself before others

    “Are you okay? I’m sorry,” seems to be my motto. Everyday I’m constantly nagging my friends to drink water and get enough sleep. Am I the mom friend? Maybe. I would drop anything to comfort someone. When I ask, “Are you okay?” I’m not saying it to be polite. I mean it, and if…

  • February Music: For people whose only valentine is this playlist

    February might be the biggest thorn in your heart, or it might be the month you excitedly look forward to. No matter what, these songs will hopefully brighten your day. “Fergalicious” by Fergie and will.i.am – Unless you have been living under a rock, you know how this song took the world by storm…

  • Flynn flops

    From #NeverTrumpers to #ImWithHers, jabs at the Trump campaign over comments and possible ties with the Russian government were incessant. Recently, some concerns about Russia’s involvement with the American government were realized. This began when Michael Flynn, former National Security advisor, resigned from the Trump administration on Feb. 13. His resignation followed a request…

  • Mystery dinner makes a splash

    Where creepy crawlies sneak, and drama students creak, the Newbury Park theater department meets in the night to eat. Oh the horrors, do you think you’re ready? Murder will be on the plate along with your spaghetti. “Mystery dinner is in the cafeteria, and everyone is sitting and eating while the show goes on…

  • Say goodbye to winter sports

    As we enter into Spring and welcome all the new adventures it brings, we wave goodbye to winter and the sports that came with it: boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, wrestling and girls water polo. Wrestling wrapped up their season on Feb. 5. The team was able to practice conditioning during…

  • Conejo Valley stands with mosque

    A peaceful rally was held outside the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley on Feb. 5. People of all religions and ethnicities gathered to support the mosque amidst the recent political turmoil. Around 300 people lined along the sidewalks holding signs and chanting passionately as cars passed by in support of the mosque. The signs…

  • Happy Chinese New Year: Celebrating the five thousand year old tradition

    “Gong Xi Fa Chai.” These words greeted millions around the world, as a good wish for the Chinese New Year. The celebration of the new year started on Jan. 28, or the new year eve in the Chinese calendar, and ended on Feb. 12, the 15th day of the first lunar month, sending away…