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Mock trial competes in regionals
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The Gold and Panther Mock Trial teams took part in the 38th Annual Mock Trial at the Ventura County Courthouse during the week of Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, placing fifth and 12th respectively out of 33 teams. In preparation for the competition, both teams began practicing in early September. Anandi Kavuri, junior, portrayed…
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Joe Biden surges on Super Tuesday
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Every vote counts – A sample ballot is filled out, picking Joe Biden as their United States President choice. Every four years, the US chooses a President, who takes on the duty as commander-in-chief. In November of 2020, America will choose the next President. On March 3, 2020, commonly referred to as “Super tuesday”…
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WASC focus groups begin their collaboration
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For the past couple weeks, teachers and faculty have been working in groups to compile a report of the school to WASC, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The purpose of the report is to demonstrate the school’s progress on educational and facility goals that were established by the school during the previous WASC…
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Donald Trump acquitted by the Senate
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President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate on Feb. 5, 2020 on both articles of impeachment. In order for the Senate to remove a sitting president from office, they must vote guilty with a two-thirds majority. The vote was 48 guilty to 52 not guilty on the charge of abuse of power and…
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District hears from GSA clubs at all CVUSD high schools
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Instead of a normal Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club meeting last Friday, Feb. 7, CVUSD officials visited the club to hear from the students about their experiences. Lisa Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, Brian Mercer, Director of High School Education and Assessment, and Kenny Loo, Director of Middle School Education and Professional…
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Sanders and Buttigieg battle for early lead
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On Feb. 3, 2019 the Iowa state democratic party held the first nominating caucuses of the 2020 election cycle. After several complications, 100 percent of precincts are now reporting and Pete Buttigieg is in the lead with 13 delegates. The results from the Iowa caucus were delayed due to problems with the app that…
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Panthers play in Ventura County Honor Band
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On Sunday, Feb. 9, 10 students from NPHS performed in the annual Ventura County Honor Band Concert (VCHB) along with musicians from 14 other schools in the county. The concert took place in the Ventura High School auditorium, featuring performances at the middle and high school level. “It is a band comprised of the…
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Mamba deals with loss of Kobe Bryant
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Following the death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Jan. 26, Mamba Sports Academy in Newbury Park closed business for the week, reopening on Jan. 31. Originally called Sports Academy, the facility was purchased by Kobe Bryant in 2018 and had a strong reaction to his sudden passing. In an official statement released after…
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Senior athletes take charge of their future
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On Thursday, Feb. 6, NPHS hosted a signing event for senior athletes who had been recruited by colleges to commit to their school of choice. Carson Falksen, senior, had several choices of which college he wanted to go to. For baseball, he decided to sign for North Carolina State University. “I always wanted to…
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Alvarez receives award for work with Special Education
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Anne Alvarez, Special Education teacher at Newbury Park High School, was awarded the Students with Exceptional Needs Human Rights Award by the California Teachers Association (CTA) for her work with special needs students. She will receive the award at the Marriott Hotel in Irvine on Feb. 29. “40 years to teach is really a…