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DNC and RNC debut respective candidate’s platform
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The 2020 presidential election has begun its final stretch with the political party conventions. The Democratic National Convention was held first followed by the Republican National Convention one week later. The Democratic National Convention (DNC) ran from Aug. 17 to Aug. 20, where former Vice President Joe Biden and California Senator Kamala Harris were…
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CIF announces modified sports seasons for upcoming school year
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Amongst the countless cancellations and modifications for the 2020-21 school year, the plans for CIF sports were eagerly awaited by many. On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the modified sports schedule, placing the start of the fall season on Dec. 14 with some significant differences from the traditional calendar. Rather than…
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Coronavirus sparks change in college admissions
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The abrupt closure of schools across the nation in March left juniors wondering how COVID-19 would impact the college admission process in the fall. Changes made to spring sport seasons and standardized tests provided students with little information regarding what the future would hold in lieu of these new circumstances. Beginning in early April,…
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Jenna Naumann strives for service
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It’s easy to lose motivation while being locked up in our homes, but Jenna Naumann, sophomore, is determined to stay active and help out those in need. “I am going to make the most of my time at home by continuing to serve our community by making masks and by trying to learn new…
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The government needs to do more to help unemployed
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With the closure of nonessential businesses in over 30 states to prevent the spread of COVID-19, upwards of 6.6 million Americans have been forced to file for unemployment in just the last month alone. In an effort to compensate for this drastic increase in unemployment, the House of Representatives passed a coronavirus relief bill…
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Grace Chen adjusts to life home from college
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Nobody is left unaffected during a crisis, but the abrupt switch to online school for students has presented a difficult challenge. This uncertain time has left many students wondering how the remainder of the school year and beyond will go, including Grace Chen, a freshman at Vanderbilt University. Chen had just returned to school…
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Acacia elementary students study science
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On Friday, Feb. 28, students from Acacia Magnet School’s Enrichment Clusters program came to Newbury Park High School for an immersive experience to learn more about a subject they show interest in, including visits to the physics, culinary arts, broadcasting, and strings classes. Students who chose the science track with the AP Physics class…
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Students work at primary election
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Mar. 3, 2020 marked the most recent primary election day in California. Voters flocked to the polls to cast their votes for several public office positions, including the primary presidential elections, superior court, state senate, and assembly, as well as on Proposition 13. However, with nearly 20 million people registered in California alone, the…
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Club knits for cancer patients
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For students interested in service and creativity, Knitting is Giving is the place to be. In D-8 at lunch every other Monday, club members meet to knit all kinds of things for kids with cancer. All students are welcome to join, no matter their experience level. Riya Bhamre, sophomore, joined the club at the…
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Making the cut – College Edition
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The impact of education Let’s play a game. In a short 1,460 days, you must become captain of a sports team, president of eight clubs and take every AP and IB class on campus, all while getting straight A’s and a perfect score on the SAT. That’s just the beginning. Get ready to spend…