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Flaherty’s fencers fight for fun
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Every Wednesday and Thursday after school, the members of the fencing interest group come together to dress in much-needed safety gear and report to the balcony between the B and C building, where they can be seen taking on each other in duels in a sport that is more than 700 years old. Sean…
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The illusion of choice: Play the iconic capitalist game
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Every supermarket replicates a similar sight. Dozens of near identical products are strategically placed on the shelves, each with messages insisting that they are the best of the best. Whether overwhelming or practical, there is undoubtedly no lack of variety in the US market. Moral values often impact people’s product choices: whether it be…
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Unified Sports shoots for inclusivity
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It’s a hot Friday afternoon, and students across campus are filing out of their classrooms for the cafeteria, the quad, or perhaps to the basketball courts for Unified Sports practice. Every Friday, general and special education students come together to practice soccer, kickball or basketball. With the next Unified Sports event just two weeks…
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Fires burn through Australia
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It has dominated the headlines of international news for weeks: ruthless wildfires are ravaging Australia, and has already resulted in 24.7 million acres of land burnt, as well as the deaths of 30 people and millions of animals. Mandatory evacuations have been issued for thousands, and more than 2,500 houses have already been destroyed. …
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Winter dance concert showcases talent
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This years’ winter dance concert, titled “Written in the Stars”, ran from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14 and featured a variety of performances from student dancers of all experience levels. While the majority of the dance team and IB Dance students have several years of performing experience, this concert was the first time on…
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Open Mic Night resonates with local poets
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The air was buzzing with laughter and comradery as we sat down and took our seats in the otherwise sparse community room of the Newbury Park Library, three rows back, surrounded by close friends reuniting. As regular attendee Conor Logan stepped up to the podium, the volume of the room rose with the comfortable…
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LEAP tea party brings students together
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The LEAP Program’s Jungle Tea is an opportunity for students, their families, and staff to come together for an event to share food that is prepared and served by the students in the special education program. Anne Alvarez, a special education teacher on campus, is the coordinator of this event and has been involved…
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Stop blaming the public for the corporate caused climate crisis
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A study published in BMJ Open Medical Journal recently made headlines with a collection of new research involving the impact of asthmatics on the world’s carbon footprint. The researchers behind the study suggested replacing typical metered-dose inhalers (which emit hydrofluoroalkane, a type of greenhouse gas) with a more environmentally friendly alternative. However, this was…
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One year later…
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Thursday, Nov. 7 marked the one year anniversary of the shooting that occurred at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. At around 11:20 p.m., an armed individual entered the building and shot twelve people, in addition to injuring 10 to 12 others. The tragedy left a large impact on the community of Thousand…
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Boys’ wrestling prepares for upcoming season
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This November marks the start of sophomore Ryan Augustine’s second season of boy’s wrestling, and the team has already begun their rigorous training. “The preseason has helped me a lot in getting stronger, and improving my stamina and wrestling skills,” Augustine said. During the season, wrestling practice occurs every day after school. “We go…