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Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships face violent protests
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Following Elon Musk’s recent involvement with President Donald Trump and his new position as Senior Advisor to the president of the United States, Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been subject to several attacks. After being appointed to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has been facing opposition, with many people boycotting his brand altogether.…
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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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United States is added to CIVICUS human rights watchlist
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Nearly two months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the United States was added to the World Alliance for Citizen Participation [CIVICUS] monitor watchlist. CIVICUS is a nonprofit organization of democratic advocates and is known for its global watchlist highlighting concerns regarding civil liberty and human rights. CIVICUS states on its website that…
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High school is the killer of self-expression
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As a high schooler, I can confidently say that we are in our most insecure and self-conscious ages, but simultaneously at the age where everyone is trying to figure out who they are. The process of discovering yourself and who you are as a person is not linear, and everyone has their ups and…
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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,…
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Mockery erases women’s individuality
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If you ask any woman, I am almost certain that she will be able to conjure an instance in which she was ridiculed for her hobbies or interests. As someone who has gone through their fair share of “cringe” phases, I myself am no stranger to being made fun of for and then feeling…
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Film literacy provides queer representation
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One of the most hauntingly beautiful movies I have ever seen is “I Saw The TV Glow,” a film that made me feel so incredibly recognized and represented as a queer person, and a movie that is misunderstood by many people. “I Saw The TV Glow” presents a story of life and escapism for…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Krish Devgania, junior VS. Vanessa Denchfield Who sings the song “BIRDS OF A FEATHER?” Denchfield: Billie Eilish Devgania: I don’t know A: Billie Eilish (1-0) Denchfield is the “GREATEST!” 2. What is the name of our school mascot? Denchfield: I don’t know, a panther Devgania: Dynamite A: Dynamite (1-1) Devgania’s answer was…
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T.O. Teen Center’s Battle of the Bands displays local talent
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Live music is a performance that spans cultures and generations, and it is a necessary aspect of any community. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the Battle of the Bands competition attracted local high school bands to battle it out for a 500-dollar prize. The bands of this year’s battle included StandBy, WaveAsYouGoBy,…