Articles by Jasmine Smith
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Music Corner: Modern Baseball reclaims their legacy with The Perfect Cast LP
Several of my middle school nights were spent lost in the sound of Midwest emo. I found comfort in its whiny vocals, confessional lyrics and...
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Día de los Muertos celebrates ancestors and traditions
The festival of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated all around the world, primarily in certain parts of Mexico and...
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Thousand Oaks community finds joy in the game of pickleball
Once seen as a sport for grandparents, pickleball is now everywhere across America. Teens fill local courts with the sound of laughter. What used to...
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Environmental activism grow in Newbury Park
Introduction It is all around us all the time, it has always been here, it is always changing and we only have one of it....
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Identity isn’t just black and white
The straightener on my countertop bears a painful reminder of my past. The cord is worn and frayed, the metal clamp overworked from years of...
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Ride On equine therapy provides riding time with caring horses
When one hears “equine therapy,” images of a horse with glasses and a clipboard may come to mind, but that is not what it involves....
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There was nothing casual about seeing Chappell Roan
I have never been so thankful for the pink glitter remnants that have stuck themselves onto my face, and I have never been so grateful...
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Open Book promotes sustainable reading
Books are one of the foundations of learning, but also one of the most significantly overproduced and overpriced items. However, for people who have been...
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NPHS makes it to movie screens, producing extra funds
In recent years, the Newbury Park High School campus has been the film set for a variety of movies and commercials, allowing students to...
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ICE impacts Ventura
Introduction In early 2025, federal immigration enforcement actions intensified across California. In Ventura County, a series of federal immigration raids targeted agricultural workers, leading to...