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Maskless events endanger countless lives
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During the holiday season, multiple maskless events took place locally. These events sparked much controversy amongst locals in regards to whether or not it was ethical to not wear masks. The smart choice would obviously be to wear masks, but others feel the need to not follow health guidelines. On Dec. 13 and Dec.…
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Warner Bros plans to release major movies on HBO Max
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Last month, Warner Bros decided to make a deal with the streaming service HBO Max and release their whole 2021 movie slate on HBO Max alongside their theater release. This deal includes 17 movies, along with big budget movies “Matrix 4” and “Dune.” This decision came to be after the studio decided to release…
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Cross country members break pre-COVID records
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On Dec. 5, a group of cross country runners from NPHS competed in a five kilometer (3.1 miles) race in Phoenix, Arizona. This race was one of the limited races that members of the cross country team were able to compete in, as most of the other races were cancelled due to COVID-19. The…
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Read these books to conquer Winter Break boredom
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Over winter break, it’s easy to get bored. Especially with COVID-19, most holiday trips are cancelled, and students are stuck at home. However, to conquer your boredom, here are some of the best books to read right now, ranging from science fiction to educational fiction. Our first recommendation is “Dune” written by Frank Herbert,…
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Ricafort retires after 14 years at NPHS
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Carmenita Ricafort is retiring this year on Dec. 30 after 14 years at Newbury Park. Ricafort has worked hard with Nick Guerin to make the College and Career Center (CCC) a welcoming place for students to help them with all college related matters. Ricafort works around the clock to give students opportunities to plan…
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President-elect Joe Biden creates his cabinet
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President-elect Joe Biden has begun to assemble his Cabinet officials, who will accompany Biden into the White House when he is sworn into presidency in January 2021. Biden has begun to name a few positions, and plans to release more as January approaches. Biden has chosen Ron Klain and Jennifer O’Malley Dillon for chief…
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Girls Tennis strikes through COVID-19
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With there being less chances for the girls tennis team to go back to the courts, this season hasn’t been like any other. Among other various sports teams having to adapt to these new changes, these girls have adapted and changed their routine to accommodate quickly and successfully. Playing on the team since last…
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Businesses begin to reopen
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As COVID-19 cases have decreased locally, Ventura County has moved into the red tier, meaning that businesses and other operations can open under strict regulations. Indoor dining is now allowed for restaurants, and other services can begin to allow members inside. Snapper Jack’s Taco Shack is just one of the businesses that has started…
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Students in CASC make a difference in community
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The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) brings together many enthusiastic students with diverse backgrounds. CASC helps to encourage and promote youth expression within the educational system and create a positive change within the community. What’s unique about CASC is the students who run it. Similar to many other leadership based clubs or organizations,…
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Colleges scout for students amid COVID-19
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Most Colleges rely on scouting as a form of recruiting high school students to play on their sports teams. They scout students by going to their games and observing their ability to play. When COVID-19 struck, many of these games were cancelled or postponed until late into 2020. Colleges around the world have had…