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We have a nice pal who prides himself on being a feminist. He respects women. He listens when we speak. He doesn’t interrupt us. He stops mansplaining when we call him out on it. However, that all changes when we disagree. Then, we become catty, bossy rude, aggressive and mean. Even the best male…
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High school is often a time to explore one’s interests, even if they are outside the classroom settings. Some students are lucky to find their passion in the classroom and carry it on for the rest of their lives. For Mina Schwind, senior, that passion is through creating art. Schwind has been drawing for…
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Several senior classes go on picnics, other classes go to six flags and some even have class scavenger hunts. Luckily, the Class of 2019 has all three this year. On Feb. 9, many senior students partook in a fun, tiring day around Ventura and Malibu County. Brian Fang, senior, organized the hunt for…
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Violence against women of color is omnipresent. We listen to it, we read about it, we watch it happen and yet it still seems to be treated like white noise in the background of “bigger” issues. Why has the conversation of the African-American girls missing from Washington D.C. since 2017 stopped? Did you know…
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Borderline, Nov. 7 Thousand Oaks, Calif., was left in a state of shock and horror after a fatal mass shooting on Nov. 7 at the Borderline Bar and Grill. A city that was once known for its position on the list of top 10 safest cities in the nation, is now a household name…
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First Avenue Vs. First Ave. CVUSD school board candidate Amy Chen listed her ballot designation as “Educational Nonprofit Director,” in reference to her role with the nonprofit organization Top Goal Education. Her alternative designation was listed as “Educational Organization CF,” in reference to her role in First Ave. Education (see Figure 1). Figure 1…
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It is quite obvious that Southern California has no seasons. The last time I saw hail was in 2007. Spring showers are nowhere to be found during an endless drought. But for many places across the US, the changing seasons are something to look forward to. For those places, the start of October represents…
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There was a mass shooting at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Texas on Sunday Aug. 26. Three people, including the perpetrator, were found dead, and 11 were injured. The suspect, David Katz, opened fire after allegedly losing a round in the tournament. One of the fatalities included Elijah Clayton who formerly attended Chaminade…
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There can be confusion regarding what constitutes harassment versus assault. Sexual harassment is often thought of to be groping or rape, however, this is sexual assault. Rape is an extreme form of sexual assault. Unwanted sexual comments, either on social media or in person, are sexual harassment. Sexual harassment (n.) harassment (typically of…
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Like any Parks and Recreation sitcom fanatic, I understand the importance of Galentine’s Day. Every year, my friends and I get together, eat breakfast, and spend time being grateful for one another. In Tom Haverford’s words, it is important to always “Treat yo self” once in a while. It is also important to spend…