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Redwood Middle School modifies its bell schedule
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On Mar. 4, Redwood Middle School Principal Kristina Keener proposed a new bell schedule for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year at a CVUSD school board meeting. As part of the proposed plan, Monday and Thursdays will follow the same bell schedule and there will be early dismissal on Friday at 1:40 p.m, according to…
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Jalen Oben volunteers for a cause
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Despite demanding classes and the constant pressure of performing well in school, many Newbury Park High School students work jobs that serve as outlets for their interests. Jalen Oben, junior, is no different. Oben is a student intern at the Westminster Free Clinic, a non-profit clinic in Thousand Oaks that provides medical care for…
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The community of Conejo Valley supports one another through times of crisis
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Introduction: The strength of a community is best revealed when faced with times of crisis, whether that be natural disasters, economic hardship or political uncertainty. In the past 10 years, the community of Ventura County has seen one another through the good and bad, through destruction and rebirth. In the midst of a time…
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School board votes to cut mental health services
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On Feb. 18, the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] school board voted on a resolution to approve the discontinuance of the particular kinds of grant-funded mental health services recognized on Resolution #25/26-28. Following 18 individual speakers during the public comment section of the school board meeting, the school board discussed their personal opinions…
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NP mountain biking pedals to new medals
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While birds often travel in groups across the skies, local mountain bikers flock together and ride across the trails and scenery that populate the Conejo Valley. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the school has become a center for mountain biking across the area and is home to one of the most prominent local…
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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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Los Robles Hospital expands their ER
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The Los Robles Hospital achieved a major milestone on Dec. 16 in their $39 million plan to expand the emergency department by opening a new waiting room. The medical center is located in Thousand Oaks and includes three hospitals and three outpatient clinics. With the aim of satisfying patients’ rising demands for emergency treatment,…
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NPHS students think surfing is swell
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Despite the winter season in January, many California surfers hit their stride and continue to show up at beaches, braving the crashing waves and turning tides. These surfers include NPHS students, whose athletic abilities extend beyond the bounds of the fields and courts on campus. During the summer months, Zoe Hardwick, sophomore, spends every…