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Girls’ Volleyball sets off a new season
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With fall sports kicking off, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball had their first league on Sept. 8. Prior to that game, the team had spent a lot of time preparing for success during preseason. As he begins his seventh year as head coach for the girls’ team, Chris Forrest aspires to teach his players lots of…
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NPHS students will miss their beloved teachers
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Steve Johnson, Newbury Park High School history teacher, is retiring after 39 impactful years of teaching. Johnson has been a dedicated teacher at NPHS for 29 years, head varsity boys’ basketball coach from 1994 to 2009 and assistant coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team. Johnson has prioritized many goals throughout his career, making…
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Many students are on board with surfing
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Just a half an hour drive from the beach, many students think of crashing waves and the hot sun blazing down. Whether it is for competitions or simply recreational, Students at NPHS are thankful for the many lessons and memories they have gained through their time in the ocean. Cassandra Wallop, senior, has found…
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Ventura County plans to improve and expand fairgrounds
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In late Feb. 2023, a deal was made by a private company known as Pacific Sports Group (PSG) with the Ventura County Fairgrounds. In this deal, PSG obtained exclusive rights to set forth a proposal for a large developmental project in the fairgrounds. In this proposal, PSG plans to rebuild and expand the fairgrounds…
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NFL encourages the addition of flag football
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Boys will not be the only ones running through the football field this Sept., as the NPHS girls’ flag football team will take their stance in the competition. Rising up to the sports approval, there was a big push from the NFL to CIF to include flag football as a high school sport. Schools…
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Former County Executive Officer faces allegation of harassment
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Recently ex-County Executive of Ventura County, Mike Powers, is facing a lawsuit for sexual and racial harassment. An anonymous former executive with the Ventura County Health Care Agency made the accusations, as well as claims that the county forced her out of her job as a response to her original complaints. The female accuser…
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United States debt limit is reached
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A potential crisis emerged when the United States hit its debt ceiling on Jan. 19, 2023, resulting in countless disagreements about how to resolve the issue. The debt ceiling is a limit on the amount of national debt that can be drawn by the United States Treasury, which helps to limit how much money…
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“Teen Talk” updates district curriculum
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Parents Conejo Valley Unified School District’s health curriculum, “Teen Talk” from the California Healthy Youth Act, has become a hot topic at CVUSD school board meetings amongst parents since its adoption. Many have spoken out at these meetings, revealing their strong approval or disapproval of this controversial issue. Parents on opposite sides of the…
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Trump announces presidential campaign for 2024
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On Nov. 15, 2022, Former President Donald Trump announced his campaign for a second non-consecutive presidential term during his speech at Mar-a-Lago, his private estate and club in Palm Beach, Florida. During this speech, Trump spoke about his history in office and his intent to improve America. He had reportedly been considering running for…
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Respiratory syncytial virus spreads like wildfire
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes infection in the respiratory tract, and is especially contagious in children and those with prior respiratory issues. The symptoms of RSV are similar to a cold, but can be severe among infants due to a weak immune system. Mild symptoms include a runny…