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Boys’ baseball bats towards CIF
The NPHS baseball team is now in season, with an 8-4 overall record, and a 2-2 record in league games. The team hopes to continue their success in their upcoming games, with the goal of qualifying for CIF playoffs. With a more detailed approach to their game strategy this year, the team is confident…
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NPHS equestrian students horse around
While high school is a time for many students to practice getting behind the wheel of a car, these NPHS students still practice their driving skills on the original car, the horse. Horseback riding is not only just a sport but is an umbrella term for numerous sub-sports involving horses, Ashley Richardson, sophomore, specializes…
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Restore the integrity of Super Bowl commercials
The year is 1984. Two of the most famous and effective advertising campaigns have just dropped during Super Bowl XVIII, those being Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef” commercial, as well as Apple’s “1984” commercial. When initially brought into the public zeitgeist, these were immediate successes. They had achieved the ultimate goal of any Super Bowl…
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NPHS students adventure in the snow this winter
With snow-capped mountains just a short drive away, Newbury Park High School students are strapping on their skis and snowboards, and enjoying the thrill of gliding down the powdery slopes of various mountain resorts in California. Riana Thur, sophomore, is an exchange student from Switzerland who continued her love for skiing here in the…
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Girls’ beach volleyball sets up the season
With the sun beating down on their heads, and the sand hot on the ground, the NPHS beach volleyball team walks onto the court, ready to secure a win. Ariadna Coll Bech, senior, acknowledges the team’s working to achieve their goals by practicing.“On Tuesdays, we do drills and conditioning, which includes running in the…
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A clean serve saves the day against Camarillo
On March 4, the NPHS boy’s volleyball triumphantly beat Camarillo with a score of 3-0. This elevated them from their loss to Santa Barbara on Feb 22. Benjamin Sachs, sophomore, has been looking forward to starting the new season. Over summer, he practiced and competed in club volleyball tournaments in order to prepare. “My…
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Boys’ LAX beats opponents to the MAX
Adrenaline rushes into players’ bones as the ball soars quickly into the back of the net. Cheers roar throughout the stadium and the final swoosh is made, signifying yet another step towards victory. The NPHS boys’ lacrosse team strives to feel the everlasting rush of success, working hard and preparing themselves for games while…
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Softball prepares to swing through this year
With winter sports coming to a close and spring season approaching, the softball team has started to prepare for their upcoming season. In offseason practices, drilling and conditioning have been the main focus for improvement. Joie Steinkamp, senior and pitcher for the team, explained the different drills the team does and how it helps…
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Tennis mixed doubles matches kick off
Although girls’ and boys’ sports teams are often separated, the NPHS tennis teams come together for a friendly mixed doubles tournament every year. Mixed doubles is an opportunity for both teams to bond after the girls’ season ends and before the boys’ season starts. Players split up into pairs of one player from both…
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Girls’ soccer kicks off this year’s season
Soccer can be argued as one of the most popular sports in the world and is often one tied in with not only recreation, but can also be seen as a form of culture. This pristine reputation holds true at Newbury Park High School, where the girls’ soccer team has just begun to prepare…