NPHS Panther Prowler Newspaper

04/27/2018

The Panther Prowler’s Special Edition Magazine is here. ‪Pick up your copy in the quad at lunch. Articles will be available online by the end of the day.‬

02/09/2018

Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School » The official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

The latest issue of the Panther Prowler comes out today! All articles will be available on our website pantherprowler.org by the end of the day. You can look forward to an editorial on the school board’s conduct, as well as articles covering the recent school board meeting, the loss of beloved English teacher Sandra Rayl, talented student performers, and a look ahead at Spring sports.

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11/07/2017

School board discusses core literature opt-out policy tomorrow. Here is what led to this policy. For more info: https://t.co/0T3J761XnV https://t.co/QKlt4S2Hav

10/12/2017

Humans of Newbury Park » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Want to know more about the students of Newbury Park High School? Check out our Instagram or website to see "Humans of Newbury Park." http://pantherprowler.org/humans-of-newbury-park/

[View the story “Humans of Newbury Park” on Storify]

05/25/2017

Give a shoutout to a graduating senior with the hashtag #npseniors2017. You could be featured in our next issue coming out June 2!

05/13/2017

Senior Map

Seniors!!! You must fill out this survey about your plans for next year for the annual senior map! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTz-Kx07KgNdSArEgbn6AEmarOmMlqQ1OTfzTVx8j9IS6dIw/viewform?c=0&w=1

Please fill out the following form to have your name listed in the annual senior map. The map will be published June 2nd. Please answer the survey using your learn account.

05/06/2017

Let's hope the rainy weather clears before tonight for PROM! Remember to hashtag all your photos with #nphsprom2017

05/04/2017

Cheating: the hidden truth » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Cheating: the hidden truth. Read our latest cover story about the issue at http://bit.ly/2oZZNCj

What defines cheating? Interviewer: What do you define as cheating? Student: I don’t know what cheating is, honestly. Interviewer: Would you say that you cheat? Student: Yeah. Interviewer: Do you consider yourself a cheater? Student: No, I don’t. Students often brush off the idea of being a cheater,...

04/28/2017

Caption Contest #1: April 28, 2017 » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Can you caption this cartoon? Enter your submission here in our first ever caption contest: http://pantherprowler.org/caption-contest-1/

04/26/2017

Heroin: The 21st Century Opium War » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

What is heroin - and why is it so destructive? Read our magazine cover story, now posted online: http://bit.ly/2q37DrI

Long-term consequences of the short-lived high An overdose begins to kill long before a death takes place. The body is weak, shaky limbs reaching for a needle, for a shot of happiness that will slow everything down for a moment just long enough to feel euphoric. Blood rushes. Faces flush. But soon,…

04/24/2017

Remember to tag all your prom pictures with #nphsprom2017 !!

04/24/2017

Use the hashtag #nphsprom2017 on your promposal pictures for a chance to be featured in our next issue, coming out this Friday!

04/21/2017

One Acts: Student Driven Entertainment » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Production, directing, acting, lighting - it's all done by students. Read about the One Act Plays here: http://bit.ly/2oabIgC

Prop knife in hand, one student actor struggles to kill the other in order to avoid the impending nuclear explosion that will surely kill them both. One actor is stabbed and the other is choked, and both soon lie dead on the couch in the room they were trapped in. Only then was it all …

04/17/2017

Read about it in our special edition magazine. Coming out tomorrow.

04/16/2017

The relocation of CVHS has had its twists and turns. Read the story on April 18.

04/14/2017

LLS Club raised $63,021.64 for blood cancer research and awareness. Read about their journey on April 18.

04/13/2017

Our full IB athletes take every shot. April 18.

04/12/2017

Read about one of our student photographers, Riley Taylor, and his fantastic photography. Coming April 18.

04/10/2017

Beauty and the Beast reprises its role in theaters » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

It's Spring Break - time to head to the movies! Read Alyssa's review of Beauty and the Beast here http://bit.ly/2nVLCc5

A healthy mix of Stockholm’s syndrome and a provincial town in France is a good start to any functioning relationship. “Beauty and the Beast” once again told the “tale as old as time” in the new movie starring Emma Watson when it premiered on March 16. The live action remake of the classic cartoon f...

04/10/2017

Student versus Teacher: March Madness » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

How much do Mr. Ellis & Jarod Norton know about March Madness? Find out in this special edition Student vs. Teacher: http://bit.ly/2onUFGu

Jarod Norton, sophomore, v. Scott Ellis, history teacher 1.What was the final score of the championship game for this year’s March Madness? Ellis: I know it was a five point game… 65-60? Norton: 71-68 or something like that. Answer: 71-65. Number one seeded North Carolina scored 71 points to win i...

04/09/2017

18 Hours of theater » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

If you missed the 18 Hour Play Festival, read up on it here: http://bit.ly/2ofMbRz

In the audience, people filed into the PAC, eager to see the result of the long hours that the theater students put towards making their show happen. Behind the scenes, people are rushing around trying to put the finishing details on their costumes and making sure that they have memorized their line...

03/25/2017

Follow our Snapchat @npprowler today to go behind the scenes at the 18 Hour Play Festival with Emily Goldstein!

03/21/2017

Remembering Mrs. Brown » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Panthers mourn the February 26 loss of former English teacher Rhoda Brown. We commemorate her inspiring impact on NPHS. http://bit.ly/2mKe2Fv

Rhoda Brown, former English teacher at Newbury Park High School, passed away from a neurological disease March 1, 2017. For many years, she touched the hearts of her students through her knowledge, wisdom and passion. She was like a family member to the staff of NPHS; she spread her kindness and com...

03/15/2017

Mock trial season comes to an end » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Mock Trial has come to a close, read about the results here! http://bit.ly/2mXWyJw

The Ventura County Courthouse bustled as 34 teams made their way through security and took their place in the jury room on the first floor. Among those 34 teams were two of Newbury Park’s very own: Gold and Panther. The stress was palpable as Gold Prosecution and Panther Defense made their way to th...

03/15/2017

A Different Kind of Cinderella Story » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

What's in store this year for March Madness? New staff member Kabir gives the inside scoop! http://bit.ly/2mqmoCQ

Kris Jenkins was waiting for the ball just outside the 3-point arc, his heart pounding uncontrollably, the clock ticking down. He caught the ball and fired away, off balance to the left. The horn sounds, only cut off by the swish of the net. The crowd rushes the court and Kris Jenkins has risen to …

03/10/2017

NPBA Champions speak of their victory » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Victory for the Rubios! Read about this year's NPBA champions here: http://bit.ly/2m8IA4g

After a season of battle, the Rubios claimed victory at the Newbury Park Basketball Association (NPBA) championship last Saturday. “I think we won because we had the most fun as a team. Every time you see one of us on the court or on the bench, you can tell that we are having an awesome …

03/09/2017

Audience shows only love, not loss for IB Dance concert » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

How was this year's IB Dance Concert? Read about it here! http://bit.ly/2n1tWzI

“Wow,” murmured the audience, enraptured by the dancing unfolding on the stage. The International Baccalaureate Dance class, led by Cameo Carolan, hosted their annual concert in the NPHS Performing Arts Center on March 3, showcasing cultures from around the world and their own talents. With two acts...

03/08/2017

Learning to Live and Love » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

How do you learn to balance living and loving? Read Jaycen's piece to find out: http://pantherprowler.org/learning-to-live-and-love/

Love is a diverse word we use today. I can say I love my friends and I love my family, but at the same time I could also say I love football. The act of loving someone or something can come in many forms; if you’re in love with a person, you may buy them …

03/03/2017

Celebrities, Comedy, Controversy- The Oscars had it all » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

What happened at the Oscars? How was Jimmy Kimmel? Kabir has answers! http://bit.ly/2m1lE9o

A shocked silence covered the audience like a blanket. For nearly 30 seconds, America held its breath in unison. Could this actually be happening right now? “This is not a joke. Moonlight has won best picture,” La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz asserted as he held up the winning card to the audien...

03/03/2017

Odyssey team creates and goes to state » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

NPHS's Odyssey of the Mind team heading to state! Read Emily's article to find out about the team and competition: http://bit.ly/2mMIfF8

Laughter rang through the audience as the seniors from NPHS battled with puppets and spoke only in rhyme. But they were not just there to entertain people with their witty script and clever set design, this team was in a competition, to see who could be more creative. Odyssey of the Mind is an inter...

03/02/2017

How 2018 could be the best year for Republicans » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Why could 2018 be the best year for Republicans? Jordan tells us why in his latest article: http://bit.ly/2mgmeAZ

Midterms, midterms, midterms! Just as important as presidential elections but with almost half the voter turnout! Even though we just had a presidential election, we are already gearing up for some good ol’ political fun. Here are five things you need to know about midterm elections and what may hap...

02/25/2017

Prowler Weekly Episode 20 » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Basketball, Beyoncé, and beyond this galaxy -- catch this week's episode of Prowler Weekly at http://bit.ly/2mpRIBO

02/25/2017

Knock out the knockoffs » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

With the fast pace of high school life, read why Bella advises us to knock out the knockoffs: http://bit.ly/2l9re5T

When it comes to high quality designer goods it’s easy to spot a fake from the real thing. Take a good look at the logo, examine the stitching, or try to find the authenticity card and you can tell if it’s a knockoff. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy to spot a fake when it comes …

02/23/2017

Studs raise money to eliminate MNT » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Find out how Key Club is helping to fight diseases with the annual Stud Pageant: http://bit.ly/2laH01g

Wolf whistles can be heard from all around the auditorium as the “studs” of 2017 are introduced during the annual Stud Pageant hosted by the NPHS Key Club. Starting in 2012, the Stud Pageant has continuously been used as a vehicle to raise money for the Illuminate Project, a partnership between UNIC...

02/21/2017

Put yourself before others » Panther Prowler: the official newspaper of Newbury Park High School

Read Caitlin's opinion on why a little self-love is sometimes necessary -- and not a bad thing: http://bit.ly/2lsBOqy

“Are you okay? I’m sorry,” seems to be my motto. Everyday I’m constantly nagging my friends to drink water and get enough sleep. Am I the mom friend? Maybe. I would drop anything to comfort someone. When I ask, “Are you okay?” I’m not saying it to be polite. I mean it, and if you’re …