Editorial
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Increased fights are a symptom of post-pandemic student strife
It is no secret how pervasive and impactful the effects of the pandemic have been on everyone, with students at the forefront. High schoolers are...
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Our community must reckon with hatred
On Feb. 12, White supremacists rallied over the Borchard Road overpass, hanging signs covered in hate speech. In response, Claudia Bill-de la Peña, a Thousand...
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Protect our local flora and fauna
“Leave only footprints and take only memories,” reads the signs posted all along the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains. As citizens of the Earth,...
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US government fails to act after countless shootings
Three years ago, Thousand Oaks suffered one of the greatest tragedies the city has ever experienced. The Borderline shooting took place on Nov. 7, 2018...
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Emerging diversity in our community is an important step forward
The concept of “Newbury Park” began as a rural settlement of the 1800s—a stop, on the stagecoach route from Los Angeles to San Francisco....
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New student resource programs benefit NPHS
After a traumatic year online and a less-than-easy return to campus, new student resources such as the Wellness Center and the Newcomer Program, are helping...
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Student voices can not be silenced
This past year has seen an increase in the rampant partisanship and hostility within the United States. With blatant attacks on American democracy and the...
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School counselors should not be responsible for DIS services
The recommended student to counselor ratio of 250:1 comes from the American School Counselor Association. At the beginning of the 2020-2021, a decrease in the...
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The celebration of women’s history must be intersectional
This March marks the 35th annual celebration of National Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to reflecting upon women in history and uplifting the women...
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Affordable housing is not the end of Thousand Oaks
Proposals to build affordable housing in Thousand Oaks have frequently been met with staunch criticism from community members who claim the projects will harm the...