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The NPHS Art Show displays student creativity in all mediums
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From March 17-20, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cafeteria came to life as it was lined with works of art from various students taking art classes at Newbury. The annual art show provides an opportunity for students involved in one of the many art or photography classes to showcase their special works of…
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PawWorks animal shelter saves dogs from a ruff time
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Each and every year, millions of animals are euthanized, streets are filled with endless unhoused animals, an issue Paw Works Animal Shelter works to combat. Paw Works works to save and protect unhoused animals, supporting local shelters fights against animal cruelty. Founded in 2014 by Chad Atkins and Christina Morgan, Paw Works is…
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American Pie Record shop revives vinyl culture
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Aisles of vinyls, CDs and the smell of cold brew throughout, American Pie Records and coffee house creates a welcoming experience, bringing people together through music, caffeine and baked goods. Located on Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo, it is a small but bright shop fostering both the opportunity for customers to get vinyls to add…
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NPHS adapts new teaching strategies in the IB Middle Years Programme
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Newbury Park High School [NPHS] is taking the initiative to transition to the International Baccalaureate [IB] Middle Years Programme [MYP]. The IB MYP is designed to teach students aged 11-16, middle schoolers and lower-classmen in high school the fundamental learning skills needed in IB classes. Currently, IB classes are available to juniors and seniors…
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“Stranger Things” ends, but the questions persist
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From the beginning, I loved Stranger Things because it was unpredictable and intense. The tension is what made the series memorable. Season Five Volume Two, however, does not deliver a satisfying conclusion with the final episodes feeling incomplete and underdeveloped. Season Five Volume Two released on Netflix on Dec. 25, and the finale aired…
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A$AP rocky releases new album “don’t be dumb”
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Harlem native A$AP Rocky, a staple and pioneer of cloud rap in the early 2010s, has broken a long-lasting silence that included an 8-year hiatus from his last album. Following years of rumors, delays, and isolation from his fanbase. Rocky shocked the world as he officially released his fourth studio album, “Don’t Be Dumb,”…
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Local libraries foster curiosity and knowledge for students
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Those who stand in the children’s section of any public library for long enough would likely see several children keeping the place abuzz, falling in love with a novel or a comic book. What most people do not see, however, are the hands guiding these moments, librarians who spend their days nurturing curiosity, learning…
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Lemonade and hot chocolate stand caters to students
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As the winter months approach, the local lemonade stand on Reino Road transitions to a hot cocoa cart. Sarah Smith, along with her 9-year-old daughter Andreen Smith and 5-year-old son Elliot Smith, sells beverages in order to raise funds for Miracles for Kids. Miracles for Kids, a non-profit based on the West Coast, provides…
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Student nutrition gains the wings to grow in CVUSD
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Food is essential for fueling students’ bodies and brains, and the Conejo Valley Unified School District’s [CVUSD] nutritional staff is dedicated to delivering healthy and diverse meals for all students on campus, free of cost. From planning the menu to seeing the food appear in each school’s kitchen, Sarah Phillips has taken the reins…
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NPHS’ Sports Administration supports student athletes
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Regardless of sport, every athlete has a unique experience. From water polo to basketball, each sports season tells a story of camaraderie and teamwork beyond the bounds of the sport. The athletic department here at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] allows students to form friendships and grow their abilities within their sports through leadership…