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New superintendent welcomed to CVUSD On May 19, the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) welcomed Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, Ph.D. to her new position as superintendent of the district. The current superintendent, Dr. Jeff Baarstad, is retiring, and Bonitatibus will be taking over his position starting next school year. In a written statement, Dr.…
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Let’s get one thing straight: there is a distinctive difference between a nerd and a geek. Many people go about their day never giving a thought to this distinction that basically makes the universe go round, but this ignorance will one day place these people at the mercy of a nerd-that-they-thought-was-a-geek. So, in order…
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Over the years, I have watched my friends consume all sorts of strange food combinations. After pestering me to try these weird foods for years on end, I finally caved (for a handful of them). Here are a few of their suggestions and what I thought. Pickle and peanut butter When someone suggested…
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At their meeting on March 17, members of the CVUSD school board considered an action item proposed by member Mike Dunn. The action item would “request” that the Panther Prowler print a front-page “uncensored rebuttal” written by parent Garry Pace, along with a picture of his choice in response to the Feb. 27 magazine…
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If one more over sensualized hamburger advertisement is shown, I may never eat another burger. Seeing a relatively attractive woman in a bikini chowing down on a hamburger in slow motion cannot possibly be the best way to advertise fast food. Nonetheless, more and more of these ads crop up every day. Somehow, companies…
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Teacher Club allows students who are curious about teaching to learn more about the profession, as well as the requirements and work that are necessary to become a teacher. So far, a number of teachers have spoken to the club’s members about their experiences, according to Steve Johnson, history teacher and Teacher Club advisor.…
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“He promises me he’ll be okay, and he never goes back on a promise,” Emma Burzinski, freshman said. With an uncle who works as a customs and border control officer, Burzinski is one of many students on campus that deals with the constant uncertainty and stress that comes from having a family member in…
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FHA-Hero is a program that helps create skills to help in the workplace, builds community, and focuses on career development. Students in the program at NPHS focus on the cuisine aspects of FHA-Hero and learn how to professionally prepare, plate and present dishes. “It’s a great program to be a part of because through…
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Rob Marshall’s “Into the Woods” is a musical turned movie that combines the fairy tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and an original tale of a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child. However, what makes this movie different from other Disney fairy tale adaptations…
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Victory Gymnastics is living up to its name; it’s one of the highest ranked teams in California. Contributing to Victory’s success are Joe Dixon, sophomore, and Chris Osgood, freshman. “Chris and Joe are two of our highest level gymnasts,” said Howard Laguna, owner of Victory Gymnastics. The two competed at the State Championships and…