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Pickleball league thwacks it out of the court
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The Newbury Park High School Pickleball league is an unofficial competition run by students between upperclassmen where players compete in teams of two. 42 teams are competing for an overall prize pool of $420, which every team contributes to through their entree fee. The winners of the first round winner bracket will receive a…
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Hockey players bar down on the ice
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The puck flies from one player to another as they weave in and out of their competitors, and a crack echoes through the arena as the stick hits the puck, sailing straight past the goalie into the net. Although Newbury Park is not accustomed to ice, many NPHS athletes are. From local rinks in…
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Boys’ golf swings towards their goals
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The boys’ golf team stands together, watching their teammate send the ball soaring into the hole, and listening to spectators’ applause ring across the course. Since the season’s start, everyone on the team has been working to improve their technique, as well as mentality, so that come playoffs they can reach their ultimate goal…
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Boys’ baseball bats towards CIF
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…