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Virginia Plain*, junior, had sex when she was 13 years old. By Shreya Chattopadhyay, Kellie Levine, & Raevyn Walker, with contributions from Tazaieen Sayeda Edit (3/4/15): Read our open letter to the community regarding this article and the associated pictures here. “If I had a chance, I’d change things,” Plain said. “I (now) have a bigger view of…
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“He promises me he’ll be okay, and he never goes back on a promise,” Emma Burzinski, freshman said. With an uncle who works as a customs and border control officer, Burzinski is one of many students on campus that deals with the constant uncertainty and stress that comes from having a family member in…
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Most people know how to tie their own shoelaces by grade school and hardly think about it after that. Then again, most people don’t have to tie them with just one hand. For Skylar DeVault, sophomore, one-handed tying is the norm – in fact, it was learning how to tie her shoes with both…
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As if running the first eight wasn’t enough, senior Elizabeth Ging ran her ninth 50 kilometer race “ultramarathon” on Feb. 7, the latest stride in her running career. Elizabeth grew up watching her father, Roger Ging, run ultramarathons (races that are over 26.2 miles). When she was 12 years old, they started training together.…
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FHA-Hero is a program that helps create skills to help in the workplace, builds community, and focuses on career development. Students in the program at NPHS focus on the cuisine aspects of FHA-Hero and learn how to professionally prepare, plate and present dishes. “It’s a great program to be a part of because through…
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In previous years, students who have taken Beginning Dance and wanted to progress further into the dance program without taking the IB dance class or joining Dance Team have been forced to retake Beginning Dance. However, this year, those students who want to progress further into program can take the Intermediate Dance class. Intermediate…
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While the majority of students take typical science courses such as biology, chemistry, and physics, not many know of or take advantage of more specialized science classes. One of these classes is biotechnology. In this course, students explore how scientists use cellular and biomolecular processes to improve the health and lives of humans around…
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Public speaking may be frightening to some, but for those in the Speech and Debate club, it is second nature. The club has grown to include around 30 students since it was founded in 2012. Those in the club can choose to participate in either speech or debate, with some opting to do both.…
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The Reign of Terror Haunted House at the Janss Marketplace is a Thousand Oaks Halloween favorite. The elaborate haunted house opens every October, drawing large crowds from the surrounding areas. However, the Reign of Terror is only made possible by volunteers and supporters who donate time and money to bring the event to the…
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Not every high school student gets to explore the mechanics of fire trucks, go on 911 calls, and experience life in a fire station. However, for students enrolled in the Fire Cadet program, these experiences are just an ordinary part of the job. The Fire Cadet program allows high school seniors to work in…