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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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Third Prime Minister is the Charm
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Following Liz Truss’ resignation, Rishi Sunak, a British politician, was elected unopposed into the position of British Prime Minister after winning the Conservative Party’s leadership contest on Oct. 24. Winning the election, he is the first person of color to become prime minister in British history. Through the past eight months, the United Kingdom’s…
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Do not focus on Hocus Pocus 2
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29 years after the original, Hocus Pocus 2 was released on Disney Plus on Sept. 30. The sequel follows the original story of Hocus Pocus, and stars some of the original actors. Hocus Pocus, released on July 16, 1993, follows the story of Max Dennison, his younger sister, Emily Dennison, and the love interest,…
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Test optional might not be the best option
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After COVID, most colleges and universities renounced their requirement to include testing scores in applications. Prestigious schools such as Harvard have announced that standardized testing will not be a requirement for the foreseeable future. I am currently in the process of applying to college, and although every school I’m applying to doesn’t necessarily require…
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Climate change is beyond questioning
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If you’re ever interested in what climate change is really doing to our planet, watch the National Geographic documentary, ‘Chasing Ice.” In 2005, photographer James Balog documented the effects climate change has on major glaciers. This documentary is spectacular for many reasons, but there are two that I feel are important to point out.…
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NPHS football continues with their winning streak
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The Newbury Park Varsity football team shocked fans with a smashing victory against El Camino Real High School on Aug. 26 with an ending score of 51-0. Their victory did not end there, with another huge victory against Crespi High School on Sept. 2. Carson Berry, junior, and the starting right tackle for the…
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Students lead and learn with Interact Club
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Students with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and being active in their community may find themselves joining NPHS’ Interact Club. The organization functions under the guidance of Rotary International, a humanitarian service association, which has nearly 15,000 clubs worldwide. The club puts on many lively events throughout the year to promote volunteer services and…
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Marc Lion touched the hearts of many
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Marc Lion, beloved NPHS English teacher, was known by students, family and coworkers alike for his humor and his loving nature. He loved teaching, playing the bass, the color blue, his friends and his wife, Sandra. On Monday, April 4, Marc Lion passed away after battling cancer for two years. Teaching Sandra Lion, Marc…
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“Jujustu Kaisen 0” amazes fans of animation
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“Jujustu Kaisen 0”, the newest addition to the Jujustu Kaisen series, is being considered to be the most popular anime movie of the last two years. Surpassing “My Hero Academia” and “Demon Slayer”, it brought in $17.6 million in its opening weekend. The “Jujustu Kaisen” series follows the main character Yuuji Itadori, and his…
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Norway fights their way to the top in the 2022 Winter Olympics
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Due to the pandemic, this year’s Winter Olympics were back to back with 2020’s Summer Olympics. Taking place in Beijing, the 2022 Winter Olympics featured 15 sports that were split into three categories: ice sports, alpine skiing and snowboarding, and various Nordic events. Figure skating is considered to be the most popular sport in…