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  • Dario Longhetto rising to a new level

    As the time in the game runs down and the scores are tied, Dario Longhetto, Newbury Park’s Varsity kicker, lines up to take the kick. He pauses, then runs and kicks the ball, and it flies end over end: the field goal is good. The Panthers win the game and the crowd goes wild.…

  • Boys’ Cross Country ranked 11th in state

    This year, the boys’ cross country team had three goals: 1) Be the fastest team in school history, 2) Be Marmonte League champions, and 3) Make it to the state meet. “We’re trying to basically, as a coaching staff, help those kids achieve those goals that they set for themselves,” Martin Maciel, coach, said.…

  • Remembering Zachary Young

    Somber silence sits on the crowded church like a blanket as Robert Young collects himself on the podium. He continues his emotional eulogy, making people laugh and cry as he recalls stories from when his son was alive. Zachary Young passed away on Sept. 9 at the age of 16. His memorial was held…

  • Last minute Halloween costumes solve the end-of-October search

    Ghost A Halloween classic, the bedsheet ghost will leave a haunting impression, unless of course you are going as Casper. The costume has lots of potential: ghost, scared ghost, funny ghost, bored ghost, sad ghost – the list goes on and on! Highly modifiable simply by changing the sheet, this costume will pose the…

  • New Store Turns Ragz to Richez

    As you walk into the store, there lies an abundance of items: record players, clothing, jewelry and more.  This new store, Ragz 2 Richez, doubles as a thrift store with numerous antiques and a consignment store for sports. Ragz 2 Richez opened earlier this month and has attracted numerous Newbury Park inhabitants.  They sell…

  • Law enforcement on campus: Officer Joe Ramirez is stationed at NPHS

    Deputy Joe Ramirez, of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, has replaced Officer Web as NPHS’ school resource officer. While Web has moved on to become a detective, Ramirez hopes to further bridge the gap between law enforcement and students. “I’m here as a resource to you guys. My number one (priority) is not always…

  • Do Not Miss These Donuts: New Krispy Kreme Store Opens

    Krispy Kreme serves as the symbol of happiness for many people, and now that happiness is closer to us. A new Krispy Kreme store opened on Sept. 27 on Riverpark Blvd in Oxnard. It is a 24 hour drive-through and walk-in store, with friendly workers contributing to the radiant atmosphere. Although Oxnard is a…

  • Spooky movies: Can you face them?

    With Halloween approaching, horror movies are watched to complete the scary mood of the holiday. I watched five popular scary movies and reviewed each one with my best judgement. These reviews can help you further pick the best scary movie for you to watch. The Human Centipede (2009) One of the most gruesome movies…

  • Students receive new lockers

    Along with the new year, new lockers have taken hold on the campus. Recently, the north side of the A and B buildings have been updated with new lockers. Students were excited for the new addition to the campus. The school’s previous principal, Mrs. Wong, did a donation drive for new lockers several years…

  • Congress and Obama’s Battle Over the 9/11 Bill

    What has come to be known as one of the worst acts of terrorism in America, the September 11 attacks, continue to be relevant in politics even today. Fueled by the victims’ families, Congress passed the 9/11 Bill with overwhelming support on Sept. 9, two days before the fifteenth anniversary of the event. This…