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Unified Sports fosters inclusion and excitement for all abilities: Unified Sports Track Meet
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Ranging from elementary school athletes to post-secondary competitors, students from across the district participated in this year’s annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 9. Organized and sponsored by the Na tional Honor Society [NHS] and a variety of sports teams, Unified Sports prioritizes the inclusion of students with all abilities, creating friendships between…
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Student bands unite the community through a universal language
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As the drummer clicks their drumsticks three times and the melody begins to fill the air, the audience’s heart beat syncs to the music’s rhythm and a new world is created. From Newbury Park High School [NPHS] to Rancho Campana High School [RCHS], student bands play a vital role in helping the community discover…
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Artists of NPHS: Local artists and art-enthusiasts work to preserve physical media amidst rising artificial intelligence
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If OpenAI had existed when Leonardo De Vinci or Vincent Van Gogh were alive, would the Mona Lisa or the Starry Night have ever been created? If Pablo Picasso asked ChatGPT to paint him, how would the culture of creative, abstract, emotional expression have developed? Artificial intelligence [AI]’s rapid developments in creative spaces prompt…
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Transgender Americans face legal threats to human rights
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“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are the unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the American value of freedom from government tyranny and the opportunity to act freely and seek success and personal fulfillment. For transgender Americans, such foundational rights are threatened by anti-transgender policies, legislation and disinformation, which violate…
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NPHS boys’ golf team aces the 2026 season
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In the 2026 season, players on NPHS’ boys’ golf team have returned with more experience and a sense of self-motivation and connection. With a roster of many upperclassmen and a stronger commitment to practice outside of school, the team has seen noticeable improvement with an overall record of nine wins, three losses and zero…
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NPHS dazzles audiences with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
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Faeries and kings and queens oh my, Newbury Park High School’s [NPHS] theater department performed Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for their spring play on March 26-29. This comedy was a stark comparison to some of the previous years shows like “The Crucible” and “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.” The show included both…
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TEDx gives youth voices the stage for change
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With the stage lights on and youth voices prepared to speak, Newbury Park High School’s [NPHS] TEDx club hosted its first ever event on April 17 with the theme “Youth Voices, Global Impact.” TEDx Youth is an international program under the licensed organization TEDx and provides students a platform to give speeches about topics…
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Girls’ lacrosse success goes beyond the scoreboard
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On April 22, the Newbury Park girls’ varsity lacrosse team wrapped up its 2026 spring season. Their overall record, including non-league games, was 13-6 with nine regular-season wins and only three losses. The team has been practicing to improve this season, not only on the field, but also off the field through team bonding…
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Prowler staff unites in JEA state competition
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On Mar. 14, 10 members of the Panther Prowler staff competed in the SoCal Journalism Education Association [JEA] state competition, going against 29 schools and participating in articles, photography and page design layout competitions in Studio City, Los Angeles, hosted by Harvard Westlake School. Ellie Hardman, Back Cover Editor, competed with Athena Xilas, DPS…
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NPHS community honors Siena Maturo
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Friends and family of Siena Maturo describe her as kind, compassionate and intelligent. Maturo was a dedicated student, twin sister, track and cross country runner and friend to many NPHS students. Although Maturo tragically passed away on Feb. 27, 2025, her legacy lives on and is now going to be captured in a memorial…