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Letting go gives way for new opportunity
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I often question the timing the universe gives us. It’s only a select amount; something we run out of without realizing. Time has had an interesting way of becoming the one thing I know is certain about life here on Earth, and the one thing I resent most. I cannot help but feel like…
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Forgiveness opens opportunity for freedom
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The first thing I learned on my silent retreat last June, away from home and technology for four days in the heart of Los Angeles, was that you have to forgive yourself for your past mistakes before you can fully move forward. I remember the weight of the tea house smoke and the condensation…
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Jazz festival displays musical creativity
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From dusk to dawn, brass instruments flooded campus, transforming Newbury Park High School into an evening of jazz with not one moment of silence. On March 29, NPHS held its annual jazz festival and the event was full of special guests, students from over 20 different schools and beautiful music. The experience was immersive,…
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Farms shape Ventura County through community and nutrition
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As an epicenter of farms, Ventura County fosters a large portion of fresh produce across Southern California. Local farms provide the opportunity to know where one’s food is sourced, how it is benefiting the community and give learning opportunities for all ages to develop a green thumb. Shawn Greenbaum, director of plant and soil…
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The Oscars spotlights well deserved films
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The 97th Academy Awards took place earlier this month at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, highlighting the incredible, and not-so incredible pieces of film that have been produced this past year. This year had many shocking nominations, ranging from culture-based musicals to religious dramas, and there was a shock at every turn. Conan…
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Local healthcare businesses keep Newbury Park residents flourishing
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Newbury Park has countless valuable assets to offer its residents. One of the shining stars is the local healthcare business scattered throughout our community. Not only are these businesses necessary, they go above and beyond with their dedication and personable relationships with their patients. In the heart of Newbury Park, Ryan Hodges, a local…
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NPHS Varsity softball team lets connection pave the way to success
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The pillar of success in sports starts at their root: the team. The NPHS varsity girls’ softball team hopes to show how connection improves sportsmanship and overall dynamic while on the field. Any varsity sport comes with trials and tribulations; but the connections made along the way are arguably the memories that stick the…
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If you haven’t seen “Twilight,” where have you been loca?
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Twilight is the moment in time when dusk and dawn finally meet. “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer is also a best-selling vampire-romance novel with over 160 million copies sold, translated into 49 languages and film adaptations that grossed roughly 3.4 billion dollars worldwide. Culturally, “Twilight” stood as a defining feature in the 2000s. From its…
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Student vs. Teacher, John Leon, Senior, vs. Marilyn Strange, Theater
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What is the highest-grossing musical of all time? Leon: “Spongebob” Strange: “The Lion King” A: “The Lion King” Strange can’t wait to be king of the scoreboard (0-1) 2. How many roses are produced annually for Valentine’s Day? Leon: 15 million Strange: 5 million A: 250 million They both have a thorn in their…
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ICE raids advance throughout the country
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Shortly after his inauguration, President Trump’s administration changed the federal policy on immigration, reversing one that had been in effect since 2011. This policy reversal made it legal for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] to make arrests in churches, hospitals and schools. The Department of Homeland Security spoke on this policy,…