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  • Recognizing the hidden talents of students

    Recognizing the hidden talents of students

    Throughout high school, the accomplishments of students are often recognized, from winning the state championship for football to joining the National Honors Society. However, it is important to acknowledge not only what students are commonly recognized for, but their identities as a whole. High school is a place where people can explore their interests…

  • Athletes find love at first climb

    Athletes find love at first climb

    To the right, grab the yellow hold. That’s it. Move yourself up. Then the one to your left. Ignore the trembling hand. The climb is almost over. It’ll all be worth it soon. These couple seconds of stress and tension represent a few decisive moments in a rock climber’s head: the final push to…

  • Natural Disasters badger the coasts of America

    Natural Disasters badger the coasts of America

    While wildfires are a normal occurrence in California’s ecosystem, the annual fires burning across the state are beginning earlier every year. As of Aug. 30, 6,913 fires were recorded as a part of an ongoing series of fires during the 2021 California Wildfire season. A total of 1,761,821 acres went up in flames across…

  • Seniors take on a new challenge

    Seniors take on a new challenge

    Joining the work force As countless seniors prepare to set off for college, others are dodging the traditional route and jumping into the workforce.  Hanna Kessinger plans to start off her first year out of high school working at Paw Works, an animal rescue shelter.  Growing up with three dogs, three cats and a…

  • COVID-19 in Ventura County March to present

    COVID-19 in Ventura County March to present

    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…

  • Choose public safety over personal inconveniences

    Choose public safety over personal inconveniences

    The coronavirus pandemic has thrust communities at large into the forefront of public safety, and by and large our community has stepped up to the challenge. Most people are maintaining practices of social distancing and are trying to limit their exposure to the outdoors as much as possible. That is not to say that…