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DNC and RNC debut respective candidate’s platform
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The 2020 presidential election has begun its final stretch with the political party conventions. The Democratic National Convention was held first followed by the Republican National Convention one week later. The Democratic National Convention (DNC) ran from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, where former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris were…
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Godspeak is not special
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The Godspeak Calvary Chapel seems to be confused as to the message of what “loving thy neighbor is,” as their behavior during this pandemic has been anything but compassionate to the community. Godspeak is refusing to do what other congregations of all different religions have decided to do. Due to social distancing measures and…
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Democratic National Convention spans all across America
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The Democratic National Convention took place over the course of four nights beginning on Aug. 17 and ending on Aug. 20. At the convention, former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris were nominated as the presidential and vice presidential candidates respectively. Many prominent Democratic politicians across the nation and with varying…
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Kamala Harris chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate
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Joe Biden announced on Aug. 10 that he had chosen Kamala Harris, junior senator from California, to be his running mate for the upcoming 2020 presidential election. In an Instagram post announcing that she will be Biden’s running mate, Harris said, “Joe Biden is a leader who can unify the American people, because he’s…
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Teachers innovate online learning
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The implementation of distance learning has shaken up education systems across the globe, as teachers are forced to adapt their classrooms to be completely online, needing to find replacements for traditional, in-school activities. Despite the adversity, teachers are rising up to the occasion in many ways and are not only there to continue diligently…
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Shadi Ghafari stays true to traditions during Ramadan
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Shadi Ghafari, sophomore, has been keeping consistent with his social, family, and religious traditions throughout his experience in quarantine. Ramadan is currently underway, and the ways in which Muslims are experiencing this holy month has changed drastically. “We are going to have to find new ways of being together,” Ghafari said. “Our Friday prayers…
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Jackson Rice adapts to self isolation
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The second semester of the penultimate senior year of high school is traditionally about celebrating the upcoming completion of high school, with activities ranging from prom to simple social gatherings among friends. All of that has changed due to COVID-19, and a new announcement has closed all California schools for the remainder of the…
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Shortened tennis season dampens Nathan Juan’s vibe
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COVID-19 closures have affected almost every aspect of our daily lives. High school is not an exception, and neither are the programs that are run through NPHS, like sports. Nathan Juan, senior, is a varsity tennis team player impacted by the crisis. As a spring sport, the tennis season ended far earlier than it…
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Las barreras del idoma no pueden detener a los estudiantes de ELL
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La escuela secundaria nunca es una experiencia fácil, pero para algunos estudiantes, la barrera del idioma que enfrentan todos los días hace que la experiencia sea mucho más difícil. Según el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Conejo Valley, el diez por ciento de la población estudiantil en CVUSD está compuesto por estudiantes…
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Language barrier doesn’t stop ELL students
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High school is never an easy experience, but for some students, the language barrier they face everyday makes the whole experience that much more difficult. According to the Conejo Valley Unified School District website, ten percent of the student population in CVUSD is made up of students who are learning English on various levels…