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FAFSA Changes roll out in delayed soft launch in 2024
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was delayed from its usual launch on Oct. 1 until Dec. 30 when it was announced that the availability of the form was part of a soft launch. The delay for the 2024-2025 FAFSA was due to changes made to the form required by the FAFSA…
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How fast fashion exploits people and the planet
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It seems that young people have been more critical of established systems than ever before. Unfortunately, the companies that have profited from such systems have been taking notice. When marketing specialists see how teenagers are trying to consume more consciously, all they see is the opportunity to greenwash their stores and website. Greenwashing is…
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Boys’ tennis swings into victory
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Love all, 15-love, 30-love, 40-love, point, game, set and that is match. The excitement and adrenaline that flow when stepping onto the court is not a new feeling for the members of the Newbury Park boys’ tennis team. On the cusp of a new season, the athletes have been working tirelessly to ensure the…
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ASG teacher spills the beans on family coffee business
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In addition to teaching Physical Education, ASG and coaching, Chris Soury helps with harvesting and running tours at his wife’s family’s farm in Santa Paula. “When I say my family is involved in farming to my students, it’s a pretty big surprise because you don’t normally think about [teacher’s lives outside of school],” Soury…
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Teens digital footprints haunt their future opportunities
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It is a terrifying realization that each small online action made on a daily basis could harm someone’s future in a matter of years. In my own Generation Z, my peers and I have grown up with social media platforms, and it is harder than ever to avoid an online presence. What is concerning…
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“Mean Girls” movie musical was not “fetch”
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Return to Northshore High School with a musical flair in the new adaptation of the beloved 2000’s classic Mean Girls. Mean Girls follows Cady Heron’s first year at Northshore High school (played by Lindsay Lohan in 2004 and Angourie Rice in 2024), as she explores high school cliques, the desire to be popular and…
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Spinning into the world of roller skating
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Slip, fall, crash, cry, give up. Miss out on the sport that made the girl the world sees today, who she is. This could have been the reality for Delilah Grant, Samantha Grant and Alli Sangiacomo, all of whom fell a few too many times for their liking, but fortunately, never let that discourage…
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VCAS makes a difference one paw at a time
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One of the busiest times of the year for shelters is after the holiday season, during which many have surprised their loved ones with furry companions. Although some opted to buy and others chose to adopt, adoption fees at Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) have been lowered to accommodate the capacity of the shelter.…
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Reframing the lens of women in the film industry
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The Golden Globes ceremony was recently held, awarding top film and television productions of 2023. Under a new management, the goal was to promote the award show, after its failing years, yet the reintroduction came with multiple inappropriate jokes. When discussing the Barbie film at the Golden Globes, the host only connected the movie…
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Trump wins New Hampshire primary election in 2024
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On the morning of Jan. 24, primary election results broke out for New Hampshire, with former President Donald Trump securing the republican primary with 54% of the vote. President Joe Biden won the democratic write-in vote by 63%, however Trump won New Hampshire with over 176,000 votes. Less than a week prior to the…