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Hands on hobbies allow for productive free time
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According to Heidi Godman, the executive editor of the Harvard Health letter, “hobbies — such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs — involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.” Humans were made to not only live but to…
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Gift-giving traditions power dangerous overconsumption
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As homes in Thousand Oaks are filled with festive holiday decorations and an abundance of gift-wrapped presents, landfills overflow with waste and sweatshop workers in third-world countries continue to be paid criminally low wages. As the demand for products increases every year, so does the exploitation of workers across the globe. America’s overconsumption skyrockets…
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NPHS athletes sign with universities
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On Nov. 12, thousands of student athletes across the country signed a Letter of Intent to play their sport at the National College Athletic Association [NCAA] level. Four athletes from Newbury Park High School [NPHS] participated in the first National Signing Day, including Jack Laubacher for baseball, Sophia Grant for cross country and track…
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Local community discusses eating disorders and body image
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Introduction Eating disorders are classified as serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that can cause significant ailments to one’s overall mental and physical health. Local Ventura County healthcare professionals, experts, students and community members have shared their insights and experiences with eating disorders and the impact of social media on self-perception. Information Disordered eating includes…
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Music Corner: Modern Baseball reclaims their legacy with The Perfect Cast LP
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Several of my middle school nights were spent lost in the sound of Midwest emo. I found comfort in its whiny vocals, confessional lyrics and gritty guitar backtracks. No band has captured that feeling like Modern Baseball. On Oct. 23, the Philadelphia-based group released “The Perfect Cast LP”, a rerelease that revives the raw…
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How to prove to yourself that you are not a failure at seventeen
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“Your teenage years are the best of your life,” is a commonly regurgitated cliche that has infiltrated my perception of adolescence, since my earliest cognisant memory. My thirteenth birthday was a pivotal moment in my upbringing. As I entered the elusive world of being a teenage girl, I felt exhilarated but simultaneously frightened. On…
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Aerial training builds strength and confidence
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When most people picture aerial silks, they think of bedazzled performers effortlessly twisting through the air. Although it may look effortless, performers need to build strength, trust in their abilities and the ability to conquer fear. Rebecca Fox, junior at Westlake High School, has been doing aerial for nine years. Her training routine includes…
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Organizations allow volunteers to spread the holiday joy
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Ventura County is home to many different organizations that provide volunteer and service opportunities year round, especially during the holiday season. Whether it is allowing underprivileged children to experience a Thanksgiving dinner or hosting toy drives, these organizations allow people of all ages to play a role in the community during the festivity-filled seasons.…
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Frankenstein brings deceased audiences back to life
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Although Halloween may be over, Guillermo del Toro delivered a thrilling film, “Frankenstein,” to Netflix on November 8th, bringing an eerie vibe back into the fall atmosphere. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s monster, the cast was filled with talent and the acting felt…
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Dystopian literature should be your wake up call
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I have spent many mornings drifting away into faraway lands of audiobook narrations in my English classes, occasionally getting lost in my winter fatigue as I cling to a coffee and try to stay awake. But there are moments within these stories that revive my attention as I remember the power of keeping literature…