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1977 serial killer convicted in Ventura County
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After years of families being left in the dark regarding the cold cases of their daughters, mothers and sisters, justice may be served. Warren Luther Alexander, an ex-truck driver, has recently been linked to three murders that occurred in 1977. Following decades of scientific research, advanced DNA technology was able to link Alexander to…
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NPHS changes plans for AP and IB exams
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CVUSD confirmed on Feb. 19 that the majority of AP tests will be online this year, with a few happening in-person. The normal test date has been pushed back to late May for digital tests, and there will also be an alternative date in June for people retaking exams that had technical issues on…
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The SBAC test is more serious than first anticipated
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As part of the new California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), juniors must take the computerized Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC test) to ensure their readiness upon leaving high school. This 11th grade English and math test, developed by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium consisting of 22 states including California, is based on…
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Cheating: the hidden truth
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What defines cheating? Interviewer: What do you define as cheating? Student: I don’t know what cheating is, honestly. Interviewer: Would you say that you cheat? Student: Yeah. Interviewer: Do you consider yourself a cheater? Student: No, I don’t. Students often brush off the idea of being a cheater, believing they are not affiliated with the…
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Out with the old and in with the new: the SAT edition
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The game is changing. After Jan. 23, the College Board will be using a new format of the SAT exam, one that resembles features of the ACT exam. The new SAT will be first administered on March 5. In an announcement event in Austin, TX in March 2014, College Board President David Coleman revealed…