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Oak Park High School students protest ICE
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*In the interest of protecting the identity of a source, a pseudonym is indicated by an asterisk Over 250 Oak Park High School [OPHS] students walked out of their second period class and gathered together to protest against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity on Jan. 30. The walkout was planned after…
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Winter Dance Financial Overview
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For the first time since 2023, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] held its Midnight Masquerade Winter Dance on Feb. 7. From decorations to music, the Associated Student Government [ASG] of NPHS puts in hours of work to ensure their event remains within their $20,000 budget. All information regarding winter dance finances was provided…
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Alex Honnold transcends human ability and cognition
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I have an intense fear of heights. Whenever I get too high up, I freeze, and I physically cannot move my body. Ironically, I love rock climbing, which, as one can probably assume, doesn’t meld well with a fear of heights. As much as I try, I cannot get my body to surpass the…
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Girls’ wrestling fights for the top spot
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On the mat, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] girls wrestling team has dueled its way to the top. This season, the team was Marmonte League champions and made it to the quarter-finals of CIF duals. For senior co-captain Madison Black, this season has been the culmination of her high school wrestling career, currently…
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A day in the life of Catherine Oliver
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Whether you catch her behind the lens of a camera or on the other side, directing players on the field during a flag football game, Catherine Oliver, junior, is rarely at rest. Her days are packed to the brim with creativity and leadership, and her intense drive can be observed through a typical day…
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Pedro Costa attacks his final soccer season
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For senior Pedro Costa, the sport of soccer has always been a pillar of his everyday life. From the moment he could walk, he was introduced to the game. What began as a simple way to stay active became a lifestyle that honed competition, relationships and an abundance of memories. The experience of a…
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“The Pitt” is exactly what the doctor ordered
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Unlike “Grey’s Anatomy,” season two of “The Pitt” subverts typical stereotypes of a medical TV show. It follows the differing cases of a Pittsburg emergency room department, with each season depicting one shift and every episode being one hour of the shift. It is co-written by Noah Wyle, who also starred on “ER,” a…
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The pro-life movement is rife with deceit
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If the political American right loved children as much as they preach that they do, the world might actually improve. However, the pro-life movement is steeped in scripture and sanctimony. Supporters seem enamored with the biblical idea of a fetus, rather than helping the children who are suffering in the world today. As more…
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NP mountain biking pedals to new medals
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While birds often travel in groups across the skies, local mountain bikers flock together and ride across the trails and scenery that populate the Conejo Valley. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the school has become a center for mountain biking across the area and is home to one of the most prominent local…
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Examining the child influencer culture
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The security and financial regulations for children in the media have been a heavily debated and controversial topic. As social media is a new reality for the future of entertainment, the position minors have in the industry is growing rapidly with the newfound platforms. The safeguarding put into place for minor content has raised…