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Special Olympics fosters inclusivity on the field
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On a cool Saturday morning, the cheers of students, parents and staff alike roared from the football field. Taking a closer look, students are seen getting their faces painted and running across the field with their buddies. On May 14, the annual Special Olympics took place, organized by the NPHS National Honors Society (NHS).…
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Chiefs’ political commentary
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Stop the cycle of gun violence On May 24, 2022, 21 people were killed by the hands of a gunman in Uvalde, Texas. This tragedy is not the first of its kind, and neither is this article. We have all been through this before, a tragedy caused by gun violence, coverage in the media…
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Take a look into the lives of the fastest high school runners
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The average mile time for a high schooler is 7 minutes, but for Colin Sahlman, senior, running a mile takes no longer than 3 minutes and 58 seconds. Sahlman is one of many national superstars that make up the NPHS track team. Running alongside him are the nation’s fastest twins: juniors Lex and Leo…
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NPHS Prom evolves through generations
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Fifty-five years ago, Newbury Park High School was created. Founded in 1967, NPHS has gone through major developments since that time. Seven generations of students have attended the campus we walk through almost every day. Prom, being a highlight of the high school experience for many, has served as an evolving event that has…
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The vaping epidemic corrodes teen health
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*The graphic on the printed magazine incorrectly stated that 82.4% of students had admitted to vaping, but the actual percent is 17.6%. This change has been reflected in this article and the virtual publication Vaping products have become vastly popular amongst teens since their production in 2006, and have expanded to appeal to adolescents…
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805 Resistance creates change in the Conejo Valley
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Above a large “Join Us” button, the homepage of 805 Resistance (https://805resistance.org/), a local Black-led and women-led grassroots advocacy organization, reads, “There is no growth without resistance.” Founded in 2020, this local activist collaborative has become a household name in the 805 as a pillar for meaningful advocacy focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.…
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Candidates run for Ventura County elections
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During the Midterm elections in June, citizens will decide who represents them in various offices. The offices that will affect Newbury Park are the Board of Ventura County Supervisors and the Sheriff’s department. The election for the next sheriff is heating up with debates and campaigns between the incumbent, Bill Ayub, and another candidate,…
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News in Brief
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SCOTUS leak signals end to Roe v. Wade On May 2, a draft Supreme Court opinion in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked to the public. This leak signaled a possible end to federal protection to an abortion, a right that Roe v. Wade guarantees to all Americans up until 24 weeks.…
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Susan Heraper retires after 12 years
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After 12 years of tireless work in the Sage Library and 25 years of teaching in total, Susan Heraper is retiring from NPHS. From inspiring students to read to providing books and resources for students for every class, Heraper played a major role in the lives of students and staff alike. After working at…
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Senior activities culminate the school year
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Prom Prom is a once in a lifetime high school event that many students have been anticipating for since a young age. Held at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills, upperclassmen had the pleasure to eat, dance and view the prom court winners. Along with Sunshine Roth and Carter Kawaguchi, seniors, Michael Flaherty, senior,…