writing

  • Electives inspire students for future careers

    Electives inspire students for future careers

    Intro– Here at NPHS, electives guide students down a multitude of career paths. From wood working to entrepreneurship, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of different subjects. Electives help students discover their newfound interests or lifelong passions, while preparing them with real world skills.  Woodshop– Under all of the saws and screws…

  • When creativity takes over the pen

    When creativity takes over the pen

    Prologue The small yet present writers of NPHS go above and beyond the writing required in their English classes. Talented script writers, poets and authors are among campus, changing the world one word at a time through their artistic insights. Writing outside the classroom is highly beneficial for creative expression. Books For many of…

  • Bold in Italics creates opportunities for NPHS students

    Bold in Italics creates opportunities for NPHS students

    The Bold in Italics Literary Magazine club has been around for several years, analyzing and submitting poems, photos and short stories from authors and artists all around Newbury Park High School. Allowing people to express their creative outlets, the club reviews all kinds of submissions, whilst deciding which ones to submit every Wednesday at…

  • Poems – Hitesh Benny

    Poems – Hitesh Benny

    A collection of poems submitted by Hitesh Benny, senior: The Bird I know not Which bird am I  Flying high With its lot Flocking away From something Quite distressing Falling out The weight Pulls it Yet also lifts Towards fate The grey sky Begins and ends In no sense Yet that is fine Seeing…

  • Keep your mental health up during online learning

    Keep your mental health up during online learning

    With distance learning, maintaining a positive attitude and a healthy mindset is more difficult than ever. Even though it is the only option at the moment, school is not supposed to be experienced alone in your room. Although we may be returning soon, there are a few habits and hobbies that I have developed…

  • Schools should protect the power of the pen

    High school provides an opportunity to explore your interests and discover what you’re passionate about. Whether you’re into theater, dance or art, there’s a place for everyone. Well, everyone except writers. Hey, you’ll always have English classes, but the creative writing class at NPHS was recently cancelled due to a lack of students. More…

  • Literary magazine provides a “safe space” for LGBT community

    With an expanding ability to express themselves, a new literary magazine, “Safe Spaces” was introduced to allow LGBT students an outlet to showcase their perspectives in a safe environment. Lucia Lemieux, English teacher and GSA adviser received a grant in honor of Guy DeRosa, one of the first LGBT educators, with the goal of…

  • Students display creative works at art show

    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…