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So frequently, we find ourselves caught up in our own little world, or bubble. We surround ourselves with things that we enjoy, activities that entertain us and people that are like-minded. Very rarely do we go outside of our bubbles and explore the things beyond it. The problem with the fear of venturing outside…
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Every year, students participate in the “Hang With the Best” art show. This year, Ava Cooper, senior, took home the first place award for photography and many other students won awards. “Hang with the Best” is a local show that is put on by the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley. Students are given…
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A survey done by NCTSN Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators found that, by age 16, one in four students have experienced some sort of trauma. With this increasing number of students finding themselves in trauma situations, schools have been preparing their teachers to help. Before school on Feb. 14, the teachers and faculty gathered…
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Many children can only dream of growing up and singing with their best friends on stage. Bella Scott, Alisha Patel, Jillian Cotone and Brenda Herron, seniors, are living that dream. The seniors created the quartet in their senior year of high school. Even though the group is newly formed, they look and sound as…
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Over half a million people took to the streets in Los Angeles to participate in the Women’s March on Jan. 20. This event mirrored the Women’s March that occured on Jan. 21, 2017 in response to the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Leila Latham, senior, attended the Women’s March both last year and this…
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Practically every morning my sister, Rachel and I fight. We fight about clothes, electronics and other stupid stuff that just gets on our nerves. I used to think that that was just what siblings did. As we got older, my mom started to tell us that we are going to be best friends when…
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Coaches and teammates cheer as the center attacker swims the water polo ball down the pool towards the goal. She and her team line up facing the goal, preparing to shoot. Score! The Mistletoe Tournament occured on Sat. Dec 2. It featured girls’ water polo teams from as far north as Arroyo Grande and…
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“Thor Ragnarok” is the newest, much-anticipated addition to the Marvel series, drawing attention since it was first announced in 2014. It features Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and his quest to save his planet from his evil sister. The movie takes place on various planets and introduces new characters such as Hela, the evil sister,…
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What it makes students feel Across the nation, people look in the mirror, and what they see is not what they want. Instead of an ideal body, demonstrated through advertisements, magazines and models, they see a different reflection. Even when they have healthy bodies, these media outlets influence young teenagers’ perceptions of what their…