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Senior Night celebrates the graduating class
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On the last football game of the year, Fri. Oct. 29, the seniors on different teams were honored for their hard work over the years of their highschool careers. The seniors got to walk out on the football field with their families, and were acknowledged by everyone in the stands. They were also celebrated…
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Misogyny in sports needs to end
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In the name of progressiveness, the media and society tells young girls that they can be whatever they want when they grow up. They use slogans such as “girl power” to try and convince young girls that they can be treated as equals amongst their male counterparts. Especially in school, we are fed the…
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Student vs Teacher
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Cole Graham, student vs. Kylene Hatton, math teacher 1. Which animal can be found on the Porsche badge? Graham: Horse Hatton: Horse Answer: Horse They’ve spent some time around the stables (and really expensive cars) 2. How many main friends are there on the show “Friends?” Graham: 5 Hatton: 6 Answer: 6 Rachel,…
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California is losing a representative for the first time in history
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The California population has continuously shown a trend of rapid growth, but the most recent census suggests a decline in that trend. California used to be one of the fastest growing states, but now, the growth rate this decade is only 6.1 percent, compared to the average 7.4 percent from the rest of the…
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The College Board does more harm than good
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During a year of hard work and preparation, many students in higher level classes spend their free time studying for the Advanced Placement (AP) tests held in May. While this seems like an effective test of knowledge that can give students college credit, the reality of the College Board is quite the opposite. Every…
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Take a tour of the Conejo Valley
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Chakaa Tea Cafe This September, Chakaa Tea Cafe opened its doors to the public. First started in Arcadia, Chakaa was first opened by a Taiwanese man with the hopes of sh owcasing different Taiwanese and Chinese culture. Though most popular for their boba drinks, Chakaa offers a variety of teas and fruit drinks and…
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Workers resigning at astronomical rates
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Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz first coined the term “The Great Resignation” to describe a mass leave from the workforce during 2021 in the aftermath of the pandemic. The US Department of Labor reports in April, May, and June of this year indicate that between 11 to 12 million workers left their job, and…
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Menstruation takes on public bathrooms
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We need to normalize menstrual products and consistently provide basic necessities for women. School bathrooms are a great place to start out, but going forward we need more recognition and compensation in all restrooms, especially public places. If we provide toilet paper without expense in public restrooms, there should be menstrual products provided as…
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Unified Sports holds first tournament of the year
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Last Friday, Nov. 12, Unified Sports held their first tournament of the year: a bocce ball tournament against Westlake High School and Thousand Oaks High School. The Newbury Park team won against Thousand Oaks High School but lost to Westlake High School by one game. Unified Sports is a club that brings together students…
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Latino Connection dances for the Day of the Dead
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On Friday, Oct. 29, Thousand Oaks High School lit up their campus with flashing lights, traditional decorations, and a plethora of delicious ethnic foods. Organized by the Latino Connection Club (Thousand Oaks High) and Latinos Unidos (Newbury Park High), TOHS held its first ever Día de Los Muertos Dance (Day of the Dead Dance),…