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Local art paints a picture of community
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Art is all around, provoking not only thought and emotion, but also fostering community. In Newbury Park, local artists have unique opportunities to display their talents, and on campus, art takes form in a multitude of ways. Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students can foster their love for art or explore a new passion…
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NPHS film photographers capture student life
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As their camera flashes, a film photographer cannot simply click a button and look at the photos they have just taken or hope to take infinitely more. The process of capturing film photos is an involved one, in which the photographer has only 24 chances to get their shot and cannot see their result…
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Students exhibit artistic creations at annual art show
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From 3D pieces to printed poetry, students from Newbury Park High School’s various art and photography classes showcased their creative expression in the art show from March 4 to 7 in the cafeteria. Buggin’ around – Devika Nair, sophomore, is currently taking AP photography and was one of the photographers in the art…
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NPHS photo classes approach subject differently
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From developing film under the red lights in the darkroom or adjusting exposure in photoshop, some Newbury Park High School students have opted to study photography through classes instructed by Eric Lindroth and Richard Bateman. In his digital photography class, Bateman exposes students to 60 distinct kinds of photography. “You’re not expected to master…
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Students present a sneak peak into their artistic sides
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Creativity oozes out of students’ minds into various forms of art, photography and poetry, all of which were displayed at the NPHS art show from March 8 through March 10. The event was hosted in the cafeteria allowing students to come and admire the various pieces during their lunch and after school. After two…
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Connor Leeds captures the moment
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Driving along the coast, the sun barely peeking over the horizon, the ocean still grey as life enters the dawn. *click* A high school senior stands beaming with excitement as he wears a sweatshirt repping his college decision. *click* A shy friend, who isn’t used to being in front of the camera, poses, trying…
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Students “Hang With the Best” at a local art show
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Every year, students participate in the “Hang With the Best” art show. This year, Ava Cooper, senior, took home the first place award for photography and many other students won awards. “Hang with the Best” is a local show that is put on by the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley. Students are given…
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I heart art
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Our school system generally lauds over art: in AP Euro, we learn about art’s pivotal role in the Renaissance and its lasting effects on society; we have AP Art History, dedicated to the trends and movements that shaped the artistic world; even in English, we learn the importance of allusions to famous paintings and…
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Looking through a new lens: Riley Taylor finds his muse behind the camera
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All lights are dim in the studio except for one small yellow spotlight on a girl. She exchanges a few nervous laughs but becomes more comfortable as the photographer cracks a few jokes, reassuring and comforting her. For about twenty minutes, she poses, trying to perfect her expressions and posture. However, the real spotlight…
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Students display creative works at art show
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The art show took place on the week of March 14-17 and featured a number of independent artists and the works from art classes on campus. The show was held in the cafeteria and showcased artists, photographers, and poets. One artist that showcased his work was Spencer Cabello, junior, who has taken Art Media…