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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…
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Of all the things this school offers to its students, block schedule is one of the best. It’s something that helps set this school apart from many others. Block schedule allows students to take just three one and a half hour classes a day (excluding early morning and after school opportunities) instead of the…
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Save yourself the trouble and don’t bother applying to a safety school. You have expectations and standards, so why would you settle with something less than you want? Safety schools are giving up these expectations for less. You may be telling yourself, “That’s crazy! What would I do if I don’t get into my…
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For a country built on the principle of freedom, the United States keeps a disproportionately high number of its people behind bars. In fact, despite representing only five percent of the world’s population, the U.S. holds a quarter of the world’s total number of inmates and spends around $80 billion every year on the…