Ukraine responds to Russia’s strikes leading to a power outage At least 600,000 people across Ukraine are left without power following Russia’s aerial attack on energy infrastructure on the night of Oct. 13. Including 39 missiles and more than 120 drones, the attack damaged at least 26 power facilities and four in the gas…
Six Flags Magic Mountain officially retired its X2 roller coaster on Sept. 29, 2026 following years of reported injuries, allegations and lawsuits of ride-related brain damage. According to the Los Angeles Times, the ride was suspended in July after two riders suffered brain hemorrhages within a week of each other. Since X2 opened in…
Following a meeting with the heads of the largest Artificial Intelligence [AI] companies in the United States, Donald Trump signed an agreement to put controls on AI. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a technology summit held at the White House, Trump referred to the growing use and innovation of AI as an aid in…
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] Alumni Foundation presented a check for girls’ flag football, funding a shed behind the football stadium. Previously, girls’ flag football had no designated storage for equipment. Juliane Detweiler, NPHS alumni and president of the foundation, believes the new shed will positively impact girls’ flag…
Students arriving on campus at the start of the 2026 school year were introduced to newly constructed science classrooms in the D and E buildings. The construction of these classrooms is part of the Measure I bond which granted $197,000,000 to the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] in 2014, to upgrade and maintain…
Introduction Boom boom, clap. Boom boom, clap. The sounds of students’ shoes pounding into the bleachers reverberate across the field. As the Panthers kickoff to start the game, students, parents and staff hold their breath in anticipation. Filling the stands with cheers and a sense of pride, the Panther PIT leaders, seniors at Newbury…
Over 5 million athletes sustain injuries in high school each year, according to Colorado Advanced Orthopedics. Whether it be an ACL tear or wrist fracture, student-athletes often take time away from their sports to recover. Physical therapy plays a vital role in rebuilding these athletes by restoring their mobility and strength through treatment plans,…
In and out of the pool, the NPHS Boys’ Varsity Water Polo team is rebuilding. After graduating 11 seniors last year, a quarter of the players who regularly compete at the varsity level are new to the team. Rather than focusing on age or experience, the team is rebuilding around a culture of inclusion,…
Holding a high school flag football clearance slip in one hand and a club soccer contract in the other, I realized I was being forced into an impossible gamble. On one hand, I held a proven path to college scholarship offers and recruiter attention. In the other, I held an opportunity in a brand…
The countdown is officially up. September 19 marked the official start of the 2026-2027 Newbury Park High School [NPHS] girls’ varsity flag football season. The team laces up their cleats, taking the field with parents and teammates’ cheers filling the stadium when a sudden “tweet” snaps them into game time. Entering her fourth and…