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Every Wednesday and Friday during third period, teachers turn their televisions to channel six and await the newest episode of Panther TV (PTV). This year, students were greeted with a whole new set of smiling faces, eager to present the weekly news. PTV, previously produced by students in Associated Student Government (ASG), is a…
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Every year, full International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma candidates lament the arrival of their looming Extended Essay (EE) deadline. With an upper limit of 4000 words, the Extended Essay is a significant part of the 150 volunteer hours, many internal assessments, and minimum 6 IB tests and studying that is standard for full IB diploma…
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As it is reflective of the larger world around it, Newbury Park is home to people with diverse religious perspectives. Faatimah Syed, junior, has been raised to be a part of the Muslim faith since she was born. “Islam has two major sects, I am Sunni and the other is Shiite,” Syed said. …
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Under fire for issues regarding abortion services, Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health organization, is facing a demand for defunding. For some, Planned Parenthood is a retroactive solution associated with shame and regret. However, for Rory Smith, sophomore, Planned Parenthood provides easily accessible and necessary care. Until about a month ago, Smith suffered from severe menstrual cramps.…
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Whether it’s to earn a little extra money or to get real world experience, many high school students find themselves searching for a job. To prepare for the responsibility of working in a real job, some students have found their start in entrance level jobs and internships. Macey Klipp, senior, works as a sales…
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When Odysseus Pyrinis, junior, skipped kindergarten and entered first grade, he had a lot of work to make up. “First grade was the first time I ever experienced pulling something close to two, three in the morning studying,” he said. Pyrinis, like multiple other students on campus, is one of the few student who…
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One size does not fit all. Traditionally, teachers have used a model that has one instructor, one textbook, and one lesson plan to fit a class of 30 students. Michael Weingarden, who teaches statistics and algebra 2, has been using an alternative, “flipped classroom” method for over two years. The flipped classroom structures courses…
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Students make a military commitment High school students who join the military straight out of high school may see combat before they are old enough to rent a car or buy alcohol. The military is a career path that teaches a variety of skills while being paid to do it, yet there are many…
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From the top! The dance team is starting fresh as they welcome a new director, Katelyn Miller, and two new assistant coaches, Erik Sosa and Jess Steinkamp. After saying goodbye last year to their director Cameo Carolan and their assistant coaches Mandy Korpenin and Elizabeth Petrin, the team and coaches are restaging to take…
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Christian Beushausen,senior, has a lot to tell about his experience as a production assistant, commonly referred to as a PA, on the sets of the TV shows Fear the Walking Dead and Kingdom. “So far, the most challenging thing for me, it was kind of strange,” Beushausen said. “While working on the set of…