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“Reminders of Him” reminds that love lingers
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Going into “Reminders of Him,” I did not have high expectations due to it being another Colleen Hoover book adaptation. The movie aims to strike this emotional and tear-jerking spot, and while it has all the right ingredients to do so, it did not always hit as hard as it meant to. Kenna Rowan,…
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Rewatching shows builds lasting comfort
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Rewatching a TV show might seem as exciting as reheating leftovers, but it can end up being more satisfying and worthwhile than risking your time on something new. The concept of revisiting a show admittedly be more enjoyable and meaningful in this day and age where the number of TV shows and series available…
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Examining the child influencer culture
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The security and financial regulations for children in the media have been a heavily debated and controversial topic. As social media is a new reality for the future of entertainment, the position minors have in the industry is growing rapidly with the newfound platforms. The safeguarding put into place for minor content has raised…
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Driving courtesy continues to decrease
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Daily patterns of traffic show how driving courtesy has shifted into a mindset where many motorists focus on just themselves. Driving etiquette is essential in making roads safe and pleasant to use, yet so many people rarely feel this. The need for safer drivers is not a matter of blaming individual people; rather, it…
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PTV brings student broadcasting to life
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Newbury Park High School’s Panther TV [PTV] gives students the opportunity to engage their creative side, whether as an anchor, camera operator, editor or scriptwriter. Each position plays an important role in bringing the daily broadcast together. While viewers only see the polished final product, a great deal goes on behind the scenes, including…
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World News in Brief
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Democrats dominate key state elections in 2025 During the state and local elections, many candidates led to marked results in many of the 2025 state and local elections. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor, marking a shift in the office to the Democratic Party and making her the state’s first female governor. Mikie…
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CVUSD Field Rebuild: New stadium field refurbishing plans are occurring in the winter sport season
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As the 2025-26 school year is underway, Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] has confirmed that the Westlake and Thousand Oaks High School stadium fields will be going under renovation starting Dec. 1, 2025, while Newbury Park High School will start on Dec. 15, 2025. Regardless, all three schools are expected to reopen the…
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The guilt of choosing where to go
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I cannot remember the last time someone brought up Ohio without a punchline trailing behind it. Despite the stigma around the state on social media, I am drawn to Ohio because I have family out there and it would be nice to be able to see my cousins more than maybe once a year.…
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Student loans and college tuition raise concerns for futures of students
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In 2025, pursuing higher education is often seen as a necessary step in achieving one’s goals, both personally and professionally. Although there are many students who aim to attend their dream college, the cost of living, tuition and debt are significant factors that for many cannot be ignored. This issue has been amplified for…
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DEI programs provide equitable opportunities for Americans
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Introduction Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] are three values forming an initiative aiming to foster supportive environments where opportunities are accessible and equitable and all perspectives are valued. Most DEI objectives focus on ensuring that everyone feels empowered by an environment filled with respect and support. DEI is not about filling a certain quota…