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Ventura County Youth Coalition interviews elected officials
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There are numerous upcoming elections, including the presidential election in November and the CVUSD Board elections. The Ventura County Youth Coalition is a newly established organization whose goal is to increase the amount of youth involvement and civic engagement in Ventura County. They plan to make a change by introducing candidate forums and voter…
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National outrage ensues after Jacob Blake is shot
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Jacob Blake was shot in the back seven times by a police officer, Rusten Sheskey, while attempting to enter his vehicle on Aug. 23. Blake is a 29 year old father of six, three of which were in the car at the time of the shooting. According to the Kenosha police union, the original…
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Democratic National Convention spans all across America
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The Democratic National Convention took place over the course of four nights beginning on Aug. 17 and ending on Aug. 20. At the convention, former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris were nominated as the presidential and vice presidential candidates respectively. Many prominent Democratic politicians across the nation and with varying…
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Kamala Harris chosen as Joe Biden’s running mate
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Joe Biden announced on Aug. 10 that he had chosen Kamala Harris, junior senator from California, to be his running mate for the upcoming 2020 presidential election. In an Instagram post announcing that she will be Biden’s running mate, Harris said, “Joe Biden is a leader who can unify the American people, because he’s…
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CIF announces modified sports seasons for upcoming school year
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Amongst the countless cancellations and modifications for the 2020-21 school year, the plans for CIF sports were eagerly awaited by many. On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the modified sports schedule, placing the start of the fall season on Dec. 14 with some significant differences from the traditional calendar. Rather than…
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News in Brief
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Seniors and parents protest for in-person graduation On May 22, parents and seniors from across the district called for an in-person graduation ceremony during a two hour protest in front of the Ventura County Government Center. Seniors were encouraged to wear their cap and gowns, and cars honked in support as they drove by.…
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COVID-19 in Ventura County March to present
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March 12 – Declaration of Local Health Emergency is released March 13 – CVUSD schools close indefinitely with distance learning as a substitute for physical attendance March 17 – Health Order released urging sensitive groups to self quarantine until April 1; entertainment venues, gyms, and bars close March 20 – Stay Well at Home…
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Speech and Debate succeeds at state qualifiers
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Students from the Speech and Debate club participated in the Tri-County Forensic League state qualifiers on Feb. 29. The event was held at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, where students competed in various categories of speech and debate in hopes of qualifying for the state tournament. Four NPHS students competed in the parliamentary…
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International Day inspires global awareness
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Every year, the IB program works hard to put on a week of cultural appreciation, culminating in International Day. This year, the students did everything from hosting dances from cultures all around the world to decorating the campus, all leading to the celebration at lunch today, where clubs are selling food from all around…
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Acacia elementary students study science
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On Friday, Feb. 28, students from Acacia Magnet School’s Enrichment Clusters program came to Newbury Park High School for an immersive experience to learn more about a subject they show interest in, including visits to the physics, culinary arts, broadcasting, and strings classes. Students who chose the science track with the AP Physics class…