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My future isn’t defined by a campus name
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“She probably didn’t get in anywhere else, that’s why she chose community college.” This was the whisper I imagined behind every glance, every nod, every conversation that trailed off when I spoke my choice aloud. Growing up, I always poured all of my heart into my education. I’d tuck myself away in my room…
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Letter from the editors
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Since 1968, the Panther Prowler has worked to inform the community of local events and developments–a goal that the 2024-2025 staff continues to follow. This year, we strived to extend our abilities by attending several conventions and competitions where many of our staff members received recognition in various journalistic categories, further fueling our ambitions…
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Youth voices will not be silenced
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College students across the United States have jeopardized their chances of celebrating a traditional graduation season. USC canceled graduation citing concern for violent uprisings because the valedictorian is a known activist for Gaza victims. Attributing a greater importance to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment Movement, students are demanding university divestment from any economic ties with…
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Love is in the air with 2024 Promposals
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This year, juniors and seniors swept the dance floor on prom night as an exciting end to the school year. But, for the students who attended as couples, they made sure they had their date locked in before attending. The students pulled some of the most creative promposals to date and here are just…
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Athletes find love at first climb
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To the right, grab the yellow hold. That’s it. Move yourself up. Then the one to your left. Ignore the trembling hand. The climb is almost over. It’ll all be worth it soon. These couple seconds of stress and tension represent a few decisive moments in a rock climber’s head: the final push to…
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Chumash Day gathering shines bright
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The welcoming ambiance of musicians drumming and singing indigenous songs while dancers twirled in colorful outfits had the effect of luring anyone, not just natives, into the celebration of Chumash Day. Along the edges, artisans sold bead work, clothing, soap, animal skins and jewelry: all handmade by indigenous artisans. This was the 24th annual…
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What would make little you happy?
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If someone was to peer into the life of 3rd grade Ava, they would see a little girl, sprinting her way upstairs the second she got home from school to bask away for hours doing arts and crafts. From her melted bead business to her hot glued popsicle stick house she made with her…
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Benjamin Pettingill’s memory carries on
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On Feb. 9, the Airbus Eurocopter EC130 embarked on what was supposed to be a short trip from Palm Springs, California to Boulder, Nevada. Unfortunately, due to heavy rains and other issues that have not been identified, the helicopter left a shallow crater as it crashed into Southern California’s Mojave Desert, resulting in the…
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Athletes sign away their next four years
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As the pen hits the paper, several athletes watch as their next four years are signed into contract. With the hectic season of college applications out of the way, many assume that committed athletes can sit back and enjoy the second semester of their senior year. This, however, is far from the truth. Instead,…
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Spinning into the world of roller skating
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Slip, fall, crash, cry, give up. Miss out on the sport that made the girl the world sees today, who she is. This could have been the reality for Delilah Grant, Samantha Grant and Alli Sangiacomo, all of whom fell a few too many times for their liking, but fortunately, never let that discourage…