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New variants of COVID-19 are concerning scientists
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For the past two years, the entire world has been living in the COVID-19 pandemic, but as case numbers drop and mask mandates are lifted, many people find themselves asking how much longer COVID-19 will continue. Scientists say that COVID-19 is entering the endemic phase, which means it is easier to be controlled and…
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Borderline hero passes away in motorcycle crash
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Hero of the Borderline shooting from 2018, Matthew Wennerstrom, died in a motorcycle crash on Feb 28. Wennerstorm hit an SUV at Lynn and Kelly roads at 6:21 pm and passed before officials could move him from the scene. This was a major shock to the community, since Wennerstrom is often remembered for helping…
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Legislation saves UC Berkeley’s diminished admissions allowance
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The University of California, (UC) Berkeley will be accepting more than 5,000 first-year college students this year following changes to admissions resolved by Governor Gavin Newsom. A court order issued over housing issues would have cut some admissions and forced several thousand students online or deferred admission offers. However, new legislation signed by Newson…
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Protests break out in the streets of Russia
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Russia in February of 2022 launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a decision which became heavily criticized by the public, from even within Russia. Protests on Russian streets have broken out since then in retaliation to the invasion. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since around 2014, which has continued into…
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The Capitol insurrection trials begin
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On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of people from across the country visited Washington D.C. in an attempt to avoid the certification of the 2020 election, collectively storming the capital in a coup d’etat. After the insurrection, many people have been detained and put on trial. Many right-wing extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers,…
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Activists rally against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law
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On March 8, 2022, the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill with a 22-17 vote. Gov. Ron DeSantis. R-Flor., has not yet approved the new bill, but has indicated that he will do so. If signed, the bill will take into effect starting July 1, 2022. The Parental Rights in Education…
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NPHS students take on the Science Olympiad
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On Saturday Feb. 26, the Science Olympiad competition took place at NPHS. It is a student competition between many schools all over the country. There are three main events: a building project, a testing section and some labs. Skyler Lee, junior, is president of the Science Olympiad. “[Science Olympiad is] a national competition for…
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Debate argues their way to state competition
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On Saturday, Feb. 26, the debate team of NPHS competed in a tournament where 2 of our own students qualified for states. After many rounds of debating, it was announced that Adi Chattopadhyay, junior, and Adalia Luo, senior, would be moving on to the next level. Chattopadhyay has been involved in debate since middle…
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Ventura community finishes “Pura Avienda”
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Ventura has welcomed numerous mural projects over the years to create a diverse cultural beauty and a sense of community within the city. Onofre Banderas, community advocate, and Jackie Pierce, executive director of Westside Community Development Corporation (WCDC), added the latest mural to Ventura’s streets titled “Pura Avienda.” The mural encompasses the cultures of…
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Norway fights their way to the top in the 2022 Winter Olympics
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Due to the pandemic, this year’s Winter Olympics were back to back with 2020’s Summer Olympics. Taking place in Beijing, the 2022 Winter Olympics featured 15 sports that were split into three categories: ice sports, alpine skiing and snowboarding, and various Nordic events. Figure skating is considered to be the most popular sport in…