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2026 Senior Quotes
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Krishna Aguilar: “That’s it? That was four years?” • Dakota Barbi: “Start where you are use what you have do what you can.” • Brooke Bauwens: “Hold on to the memories, they will hold on to you”- TS • Stephanie Berry: “This due at 11:59 too?” • Madison Black: “It’s beauty in the struggle,…
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Staff Editorial: Religious nationalism oppresses Iran
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Feb. 28 marked the start of the international conflict with Iran, when the U.S., with assistance from Israel, bombed Iran with the stated goal of eliminating its nuclear capabilities. Many supporters of the conflict hope U.S. intervention brings an end to Iran’s authoritarian regime, characterized by heavily restricted freedoms, especially for women and minorities.…
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Conflicting class credit advice causes discrepancy with students
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As students decide their classes for the following years, information about credits and requirements can be dispersed and confusing. Newbury Park High School [NPHS] offers a variety of classes, including International Baccalaureate [IB], Advanced Placement [AP], Special Education, Digital Arts and Technology [DATA] and College Prep [CP]. Students also have the opportunity to take…
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Religious acceptance promotes equality in times of global crisis
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The U.S. is made up of millions of people of different ethnicities and backgrounds, but they are all united under a common nationality. In times of heightened worldwide tensions, such as the current war in Iran, many Americans seem to disregard their shared nationality in the name of prejudice. Instead, many attach the actions…
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Youth involvement in activism empowers T.O.
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Throughout Thousand Oaks, and the majority of televised or covered protests, it is apparent that community conventions and volunteer meetings are primarily attended by older generations. There has been a cultural normalization in younger audiences not only speaking up about topical issues, but actively showing up to voice their stance. As we, Newbury Park…
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Child exploitation spreads through social media
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Technology has evolved to the point that in 2026, almost everyone uses social media daily to watch videos featuring people of all ages. However, the ages of children in these videos seem to be getting younger and younger. Because it is so common, children being posted on social media has become the new norm.…
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Gift-giving traditions power dangerous overconsumption
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As homes in Thousand Oaks are filled with festive holiday decorations and an abundance of gift-wrapped presents, landfills overflow with waste and sweatshop workers in third-world countries continue to be paid criminally low wages. As the demand for products increases every year, so does the exploitation of workers across the globe. America’s overconsumption skyrockets…
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Diet culture normalizes dysmorphia and eating disorders for teenagers
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Food and appetite are a personal and cultural journey for each individual. The increased bias and misinformation on the health and regulations for young teens is growing and has been growing at an alarming rate for decades. Throughout campus at lunchtime and among the youth of our community, there has been a normalization of…
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The government shutdown jeopardizes national climate efforts
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The U.S. government has been shut down since Sept. 30. This not only affects federal workers and U.S. citizens, but it also impacts the Earth’s climate by removing funding needed to maintain national parks and climate change research. The decisions made in the Capitol Building are impacting everyone from federal workers to local hikers…
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The rights and responsibilities student journalists hold in today’s world
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Across the country, student journalists remain at their desks for hours, chasing interviews and working tirelessly to print a better issue than the last. With every edit to each article, with each review of each page and with every early morning wake-up, we, as a staff, strive to fulfill our utmost duty to represent…