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Silly sports superstition brings fans together
Growing up in a house of diehard Boston sports fandom, I’ve become almost spiritual. Wearing dirty T-shirts and being assured my presence in front of the garage TV was crucial to the Patriots’ win has helped to formulate beliefs that appear in various forms of my life. When I’m struggling, I look away from…
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“Adults” season 2 successfully captures Gen-Z humor
Many have described FX Production’s hit series “Adults” as the “Friends” of Gen-Z, but as I see it, “Adults” is unique in that it dares to stray away from a white, heteronormative narrative of young adulthood. It features a diverse friend group of imperfect, yet well-meaning friends, navigating their 20s in New York City…
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“Moms Club” exposes school board controversies
On Aug. 30, 805SpeakEasy, local parent-activist group, hosted a screening of “Moms Club.” Community members gathered at New Thought Now! Spiritual Center in Westlake Village, sharing snacks and thoughts before watching the film. “Moms Club” is an investigative documentary produced by Rocky Romero and Miranda Winters featuring a group of suburban moms in Southern…
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Art Trek $5 Fridays foster accessible creativity
The sound of laughter and bustling conversation harmonize as a muse for creativity, as community members of all ages gathered in Newbury Park’s hidden gem, Art Trek. The last Friday of every month, Art Trek hosts $5 Fridays, an open-house event where participants pay $5 for entry to use multi-medium art supplies. On Sept.…
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Generative AI deteriorates humanity
There is a sword hanging over our heads: the expansion of generative artificial intelligence [AI]’s threat to humanity. The dangers of AI can not be ignored. As a junior in high school beginning to look at my future, I am horrified watching AI infiltrate every corner of our society. Teachers, peers, family, influencers and…
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Alternative fashion opens doors to authenticity
Like wildflowers in a field of grass, local alternatives bloom into their true selves with their fashion sense. Whether it be dyed hair, piercings, tattoos, body modifications, jewelry or clothing, alternative fashion is expressed all throughout Newbury Park. The term “Alternative fashion” refers to styles deliberately diverting from mainstream trends, often associated with music…
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Students discuss Jane Doe v. Cornell allegations
Fraternities foster rape culture Bruno Shapiro The boot of rape culture stomps on the face of American liberty. Fraternity culture and the social and legal systems that prioritize the reputations of privileged men above the safety and dignity of women foster rape culture by frightening victims out of getting help, facilitating an unsafe…
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Artists of NPHS: Local artists and art-enthusiasts work to preserve physical media amidst rising artificial intelligence
If OpenAI had existed when Leonardo De Vinci or Vincent Van Gogh were alive, would the Mona Lisa or the Starry Night have ever been created? If Pablo Picasso asked ChatGPT to paint him, how would the culture of creative, abstract, emotional expression have developed? Artificial intelligence [AI]’s rapid developments in creative spaces prompt…
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Transgender Americans face legal threats to human rights
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are the unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the American value of freedom from government tyranny and the opportunity to act freely and seek success and personal fulfillment. For transgender Americans, such foundational rights are threatened by anti-transgender policies, legislation and disinformation, which violate…
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Warm weather escalates rattlesnake season
The mountains of Conejo Valley have many scenic trails enjoyed by local hikers, bikers and nature enjoyers. Local trails are shared not only by neighbors, but by wild animals who call the trails their home. Rattlesnakes in Thousand Oaks are most active between April and October, and amid recent bites making headlines, the community…