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Kathy Barker After working at NPHS for 11 and a half years as the school’s event coordinator, Mrs. Barker has decided to retire this year. At school, Barker works behind the scenes to ensure all International Days, Club Rushes and other school activities are a success. “I know (administration) does the best that we…
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Sarah Babij, senior, has become a master at managing real estate. Covering her walls with pop art drag queens, Marilyn Manson, Bart Simpson and bright neon patterns, Babij has since covered the space once afforded to her lowly wallpaper. “(Art) has definitely given me more of a voice,” Babij said. “Everything I do expresses…
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There can be confusion regarding what constitutes harassment versus assault. Sexual harassment is often thought of to be groping or rape, however, this is sexual assault. Rape is an extreme form of sexual assault. Unwanted sexual comments, either on social media or in person, are sexual harassment. Sexual harassment (n.) harassment (typically of…
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The DACA dream A little girl dreamed of becoming a Marine. She dreamed of showing the world that a girl could defend people in need. She dreamed of defending a country she was not even a citizen of, and because of her status as an illegal immigrant, her dream was shattered. Anarely Santana, senior,…
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High school graduation is a time of change for all students. For many, the next step is college — whether it be a four-year university or a local education at a community college. For some, it means longer hours at work and more responsibility at home. And, for a few students, it means joining…
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On campus, you can find some students cooking food to perfection, separating strands of DNA or producing the video segment, “Focus On NP.” These are all useful skills for specific occupations that students acquire through Career Pathway courses. Career Pathways courses are also known as Career and Technical Education courses (CTEs) show students how…
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The lights dimmed in the Thousand Oaks High School Performing Arts Center as students from throughout CVUSD prepared to take to the stage to deliver talks to the people of Conejo Valley and beyond. TEDx is a program that allows volunteers from the community to tell their stories or share their culture in a…
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With social movements such as #NeverAgain and #MarchforOurLives making headlines, student activism is being emphasized as an important component of social change. Students are taking to the streets in marches, speaking at town hall meetings and using social media to advocate for more strict gun control legislation. Now more than ever, the significance of…
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After months of working and campaigning at different conferences and delegations, Scott Nagatoshi, junior, was elected as the 71st Youth Governor of California. Nagatoshi was one of three people left in the running for the position after the first two Youth and Government conferences in Fresno. Youth and Government is a club that focuses…