Articles by Bruno Shapiro
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Thou shall debate about Shakespeare
Bruno Shapiro: Reading Shakespeare’s works is, as he described life in “King John,” “as tedious as a twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a...
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NPHS adapts new teaching strategies in the IB Middle Years Programme
Newbury Park High School is taking the initiative to transition to the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme . The IB MYP is designed...
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“Heated Rivalry” gives queer athletes a voice
“Heated Rivalry,” a series about two young hockey rivals who fall in love, has skated to popularity and won the hearts of all kinds of...
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Local escape rooms create a magical world of wonder
The Oaks Mall is home to a little-known joy of Thousand Oaks, a place of wonder, imagination and an activity to foster childlike whimsy. 101...
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Local community discusses eating disorders and body image
Introduction Eating disorders are classified as serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that can cause significant ailments to one’s overall mental and physical health. Local Ventura...
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Slice of Life: Christmas confuses me: learning not to be the Grinch
From the moment Halloween ends and we turn our calendars to November, my neighborhood is decked out with twinkling red and green string lights and...
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“The Smashing Machine” smashed my expectations
In ancient Rome, gladiators fought in the Colosseum. In 1993, mixed martial arts entered the mainstream of the modern sports world, and today, MMA...
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New teacher travels to success at NPHS
From the East Coast to the West Coast, Megan DaRold, Advanced Placement World History teacher, has shared her passion for history with students for...
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Artificial intelligence prompts global warming
A famous Cree proverb states, “Only when the last tree has died, the last river has dried up, and the last fish has been caught...
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ICE impacts Ventura
Introduction In early 2025, federal immigration enforcement actions intensified across California. In Ventura County, a series of federal immigration raids targeted agricultural workers, leading to...