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Conejo Valley School Board trustee Mike Dunn is facing criticism for an email attacking Jessica Weihe, a local blogger, which he sent to her employer, Scott Harris. Weihe is responsible for the well-known “Anonymous Mommy” blog. Weihe’s blog is known for its liberal and outspoken opinions. The conservative school board, especially their recent controversies…
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The mall is a popular place for students to spend time shopping and hanging out with friends. However, it also serves as place where students gain work experience and earn money. Kylee Herbert, senior, has worked at Paw Works, a non-profit animal rescue center that serves areas all over California, as an adoption specialist…
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With an expanding ability to express themselves, a new literary magazine, “Safe Spaces” was introduced to allow LGBT students an outlet to showcase their perspectives in a safe environment. Lucia Lemieux, English teacher and GSA adviser received a grant in honor of Guy DeRosa, one of the first LGBT educators, with the goal of…
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For IB Biology Year 2 students, the Internal Assessment (IA) is not only a large part of their IB grade, it is also a manifestation of all the work they have put into biology over the course of high school. “They’re to come up with a question of their own choosing, design the…
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I spent this past Thanksgiving break exactly the way it should be spent: sleeping until noon and rewatching “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” Any true Kardashian fan has seen the many ups and downs of Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian. From the start, the couple has been a reliable source of the never-ending drama…
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On Oct. 13, California governor Jerry Brown signed AB 19, a bill written by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, that made the freshman year of community college in California free for all first-time students. The California Promise Grant already waives tuition for low-income students, however AB 19 would extend to all first time students regardless of…
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Juuls, suorins and e-cigarettes: These vaporization devices, or “vapes” are making daily appearances in the lunchroom, quad and bathrooms alike. Although these devices were originally created as a safer alternative to smoking, vapes are becoming more common among high school students for recreational use. Vapes contain a concoction of vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, nicotine…
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It’s easy to miss the rather unassuming exterior of Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine– other than an inconspicuous banner hung over the old Pasta and Pizza sign, there are no signs that a new business has been opened. However, the food, with its complex spices and exotic ingredients, is anything but simple and unassuming. Tara’s is…
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The newly created Unsolved Mysteries interest group, inspired by the viral Buzzfeed series “Buzzfeed Unsolved,” explores unsolved crimes, paranormal cases and conspiracy theories. Lisa Liu, senior, started the interest group this year after she received a lot of interest and positive responses to a joking tweet. Liu’s fascination with criminal cases and paranormal activity…