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Prom takes off into a world of nostalgia and community: A night under the stars
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As the sun set on May 16, behind a mechanical backdrop of jets and prop planes, Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students celebrated their last school dance together with the class of 2026. Held at the Camarillo Airport, the dynamic setting and collection of classmates allowed for a nostalgic and unifying night. Prom,…
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STUNT team flies in record-setting season
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Throughout the years, the school has boasted top teams in a variety of sports. Teams that have won leagues, eviscerated competition, and even made it all the way to state championships, something that programs dream of from the moment of their first practice. For Newbury Park STUNT, a program that is as young as…
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A day in the life of Catherine Oliver
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Whether you catch her behind the lens of a camera or on the other side, directing players on the field during a flag football game, Catherine Oliver, junior, is rarely at rest. Her days are packed to the brim with creativity and leadership, and her intense drive can be observed through a typical day…
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Pedro Costa attacks his final soccer season
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For senior Pedro Costa, the sport of soccer has always been a pillar of his everyday life. From the moment he could walk, he was introduced to the game. What began as a simple way to stay active became a lifestyle that honed competition, relationships and an abundance of memories. The experience of a…
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Riley Shin races towards creative goals
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High school is often a journey of discovering one’s interests and possible careers. What someone wants as a freshman may be wildly different by the time they graduate as they explore different sports, clubs, or other interests. For Riley Shin, junior, this year has been defined by a shift away from resume-building and toward…
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Krish Devgania enters his senior year
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With over 2,000 students on campus, each with their own unique interests, passions and motivations, they all have something to offer within the NPHS community. Krish Devgania, senior, enters his fourth year enrolled at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. Each year, Devgania has taken a course of Chinese taught by Jing Hu here at…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Ethan Hernandez, senior vs. Richard Bateman, photography Who was this year’s Oscars host? Hernandez: Conan Bateman: Conan O’Brien A: Conan O’Brien They both hosted the correct answer! (1-1) What is the model of the broomstick that Harry receives in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”? Hernandez: I have no clue Bateman: The A-7000 A:…
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Man pleads guilty in murder of Westlake High School student
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On Feb. 21, 26-year-old Austin Eis pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including murder, which took place at a bus stop near Westlake High School. Eis also pleaded guilty to six counts of attempted murder, according to the news release from the Ventura County District Attorney, in which he stabbed a person and proceeded to…
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Student v. Teacher
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Alana Bond vs. Maxwell Hellard 1. Francophobia is the strong dislike of what? Bond: The French Hellard: Frank Ocean A: The French 1-0 Hellard sacre-blew it. 2.What is the name of America’s top-hat wearing mascot? Bond: Uncle Sam Hellard: Uncle Sam A: Uncle Sam 2-1 They’re on top of this one. 3.In…
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Student Vs Teacher
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Maddie Neier and Mr. Svoboda (D-5) c Maddie – 1 Mr. Svoboda – 7 What is the most popular Halloween costume according to Google? A witch Maddie – Pumpkin Mr. Svoboda – Vampire 0-0 JOKE: Witch participant will win? What was candy corn originally called? Chicken Feed Maddie – Corn Candy Mr.…