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Student athletes stick with their sport
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While not all student-athletes choose to participate in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) or NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) athletics in college, many athletes yearn to continue their dedication and drive to their respective sports. From hard practices to getting into contact with different collegiate coaches, several NPHS student-athletes are willing to take…
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Banning gender transitions is clearly regressive
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On March 22, the government of Iowa approved Senate File 538. Included in this file are the prohibition of hormone-based medications or hormone blockers for minors, the prohibition of surgeries that sterilize (including vasectomies and hysterectomies), and the prohibition of gender reconstruction surgeries for adults, as well as minors. The state of Iowa is…
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Many students are on board with surfing
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Just a half an hour drive from the beach, many students think of crashing waves and the hot sun blazing down. Whether it is for competitions or simply recreational, Students at NPHS are thankful for the many lessons and memories they have gained through their time in the ocean. Cassandra Wallop, senior, has found…
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Pickleball league thwacks it out of the court
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The Newbury Park High School Pickleball league is an unofficial competition run by students between upperclassmen where players compete in teams of two. 42 teams are competing for an overall prize pool of $420, which every team contributes to through their entree fee. The winners of the first round winner bracket will receive a…
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Coachella headliner creates an ocean of controversy
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Since 1999, Coachella has been supplying music lovers with a space to see hundreds of their favorite artists over the course of just three days. The music festival began its first weekend of excitement on Fri. April 14 and concluded a week later on Sun. April 23. With a lineup of the most trending…
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Student VS. Teacher
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1. Who hosted the first Soccer World Cup? Castillo: England Kick: Brazil A: Uruguay 0-0 These answers deserve to be on the bench. 2. How many wings does a flea have? Castillo: 2 Kick: 4 A: none 0-0 Their sense of confidence might be flea-ting 3. What gas makes up approximately 74 percent of…
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When creativity takes over the pen
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Prologue The small yet present writers of NPHS go above and beyond the writing required in their English classes. Talented script writers, poets and authors are among campus, changing the world one word at a time through their artistic insights. Writing outside the classroom is highly beneficial for creative expression. Books For many of…
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Bending over backwards onto the beams
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White, dusty chalk handprints flourish throughout the arena in remembrance of the bravery and courage displayed by both the gymnasts of today and the past. From flipping upside down to tumbling on mats, gymnasts face obstacles everyday, but continue to persevere into competitions. No gym is found empty during the months of Jan. through…
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France strikes for early retirement
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On Jan. 19, 2023, a civil disturbance that was organized by opponents of the pension reform bill broke out in the streets of France. This bill would intentionally increase the retirement age from 62 to 64. April of 2022 President Emanuel Macron of France stated in his campaign that if he became president, he…
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Hockey players bar down on the ice
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The puck flies from one player to another as they weave in and out of their competitors, and a crack echoes through the arena as the stick hits the puck, sailing straight past the goalie into the net. Although Newbury Park is not accustomed to ice, many NPHS athletes are. From local rinks in…