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Today, technology plays an evergrowing role in our democracy. It is used for the spread of information, debates, polls, and general discourse. The bulk of influence can be attributed to social media platforms, and there’s a good chance of a candidate’s tweets, Facebook posts or even Snapchats influencing the voters. This democratization is a…
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Almost everyone knows what it’s like to bite into a spicy bit of food. You nibble a little bit of the food, think to yourself “this is okay, I can eat this”, feel your mouth start to burn, and then get lost in the trample towards the fridge for a glass of water. As…
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Editors, I want to thank all the students who came to the debate on the death penalty sponsored by the Amnesty International Club. It was fantastic to see so many people packed into my classroom to witness the proceedings. I would also like to thank Nikita Prokhorov for doing such an excellent job of…
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Someone in the United States is sexually assaulted every two minutes. 44 percent of sexual assault victims are under 18, according to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Although this is a crime rarely heard about in Newbury Park, it is a serious offense that affects more high school students than most think. As…
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Donald Trump truly appears to be “unstumpable” as the number of his supporters continues to increase within the Republican party, following two very strong showings in the Iowa and New Hampshire Republican primaries. While a candidate succeeding is not necessarily surprising, the fact that Trump has been able to survive, plan, and use negative…
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Hi, my name is Kellie, and I can’t stop saying the phrase “kicking it.” If you’ve interacted with me in the last month, you’ve heard me repeat this phrase, among others like “I feel” or “I mean I guess.” Whether I’m being told to do something at work or having a conversation about the…
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In response to the growing popularity of the feminist movement, a reactionary men’s rights group has been created called “meninism.” Some believe this trend was created just for cheap laughs, allowing sexist comments to be made in a socially acceptable context, but others take their ideas seriously. The goal of meninism is for men…
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James and Tom Wei have worked behind the scenes at NPHS for years, making their mark on the campus by ensuring that every student has the opportunity to receive an education on a spotless, healthy, and safe campus. Both son and father currently work on Newbury Park High’s janitorial team that makes sure the…
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Alright, let’s be honest. The commercials for the Super Bowl this year were decent at best. In the past, there have been some commercials that made me gasp for air, and this year that was missing. For five million dollars per thirty second slot, you would think that advertisers could do a little better.…
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So maybe you have a date or maybe not, but you can definitely fall in love with these sick beats. “Madonna” by Black Honey – If I were reborn as a song in my next life, I would want to be this song. No, it doesn’t have anything to do with Madonna, unfortunately, but it…