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Student bands unite the community through a universal language
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As the drummer clicks their drumsticks three times and the melody begins to fill the air, the audience’s heart beat syncs to the music’s rhythm and a new world is created. From Newbury Park High School [NPHS] to Rancho Campana High School [RCHS], student bands play a vital role in helping the community discover…
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Thousand Oaks Botanical Garden commemorates the Matilija poppy
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As spring arrives in Thousand Oaks and flowers start to bloom, the joy of being outside attracts many locals. On May 17, the Thousand Oaks Botanical Gardens hosted the Matilija poppy festival. The event included a master gardener guest speaker, as well as a walking tour of the main gardens where guests could see…
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E-bike and e-motorcycle activities threaten T.O.
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Due to improper e-bike use, Newbury Park’s Dos Vientos Community Park and Borchard Community Park have racked up around $50,000 in damages and are in need of repairs, according to the Thousand Oaks Acorn. The Thousand Oaks Police Department [TOPD] is taking action by issuing citations and towing illegal e-motorcycles on the road. Joseph…
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TEDx gives youth voices the stage for change
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With the stage lights on and youth voices prepared to speak, Newbury Park High School’s [NPHS] TEDx club hosted its first ever event on April 17 with the theme “Youth Voices, Global Impact.” TEDx Youth is an international program under the licensed organization TEDx and provides students a platform to give speeches about topics…
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The NPHS Art Show displays student creativity in all mediums
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From March 17-20, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cafeteria came to life as it was lined with works of art from various students taking art classes at Newbury. The annual art show provides an opportunity for students involved in one of the many art or photography classes to showcase their special works of…
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World News in Brief
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Abuse accusations destroy César Chávez’s legacy César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers labor union, was accused of sexually abusing girls following a New York Times investigation on March 18. In his 40s, he raped Debra Rojas when she was 15 years old and had sexual encounters with Ana Murguia when she was…
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Upperclassmen bring textbooks to life at outdoor school
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During the approximately 181 school days in a year, NPHS juniors and seniors are found sitting in classrooms listening to lectures and completing their school work. However, during their second semester, they are provided with the opportunity to volunteer as student counselors for sixth-grade students on a four-day expedition into nature called outdoor school. …
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Oak Park High School students protest ICE
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*In the interest of protecting the identity of a source, a pseudonym is indicated by an asterisk Over 250 Oak Park High School [OPHS] students walked out of their second period class and gathered together to protest against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity on Jan. 30. The walkout was planned after…
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Water assassins brings NPHS students from class to splash
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Run! Hide! Splash! Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students have been extra cautious when walking out their front door since this year’s water assassins started on Jan. 6. With around 45 teams and six players on each, students are determined to win points by splashing those on their assigned lists of six targets with…
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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,…