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Recently, there was word that a huge earthquake, with a possible magnitude of over 7, was coming on October 3-4. For those who don’t know much about earthquakes, that is a huge one. But October 4 has come and gone, and fortunately we are still here. However, this prediction has made a lot of…
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18 Hour Theatre Festival offers an opportunity for both beginners and experienced directors, writers, and actors to participate in theatrical performances. The students write and perform original plays in the duration of 18 hours. The productions are completely student run and are open to anyone who wants to participate. Ayla Dvoretzky, junior, participated in…
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The Panther Prowler and The Lancer held a joint Q&A session with the 2016 school board candidates to discuss various issues regarding student life, education, and district matters. The following are transcripts of each session. Peggy Buckles Betsy Connolly Sandee Everett Julie Freedman Angie Simpson Marlon Williams
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Following the Olympics, on Sept. 7-18, Paralympic athletes displayed their talents in Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games. With over 4,359 athletes competing in this year’s Games, it is indisputable that despite the athletes disabilities, they can accomplish anything. This years events included: sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair fencing, canoe sprint,…
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Iphones have been consistent in design since they first started being sold by Apple in 2007: the same headphone jack, the same camera lense, the same screen. Would you believe it if someone told you all of those features had been moved around or thrown out? The long anticipated iPhone 7 was released on…
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As the ball is tossed up, Serena Williams hits it across the court and serves an ace. The crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium erupts into cheer. The US Open of Tennis is held every year in New York during late August and early September. There are four grand slams during the year and this…
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Amelia Marcuson, freshman, may be new to NPHS this year, but she is not new to the intense training and competition that comes with being a competitive rock climber. Marcuson has been climbing for four years. She was first introduced to the sport during a friend’s birthday party at the age of ten. “I…
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He dives for the end zone, crosses the touchdown line and scores the game winning points. The Panther Pit–a mass of yellow and black in the stands–erupts into cheers and the Panthers win the game. This is a Newbury Park High School football game. With the class of 2017 leading the Panther Pit this…
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Patrick Kilkelly, junior, is one of the most committed and dedicated team members of Varsity football, despite the fact that he doesn’t actually play the sport. Having wanted to play football for his entire life, Patrick had to find a new way to participate when his parents decided that he had to stop playing…