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Life and longevity in blue zones: How the blue zone lifestyle can change Ventura County
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Tucked between the flat northern San Bernardino Valley, Loma Linda is a longevity driven community, where the concentration of Seventh-day Adventists and integration of a whole food diet gives Loma Linda the Blue Zone household name in California. Only an hour away from Newbury Park, the 5th Blue Zone in the world not only…
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Prom takes off into a world of nostalgia and community: A night under the stars
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As the sun set on May 16, behind a mechanical backdrop of jets and prop planes, Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students celebrated their last school dance together with the class of 2026. Held at the Camarillo Airport, the dynamic setting and collection of classmates allowed for a nostalgic and unifying night. Prom,…
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Transgender Americans face legal threats to human rights
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“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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Tri-School Unified Soccer game unites students
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A movement towards inclusion and teamwork has united local students from high school to high school. Despite the division of sport rivalry or friendly competition, Newbury Park High School [NPHS], Westlake High School and Thousand Oaks High School all participated in a series of soccer games for their Unified Sports programs. The games were…
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American TV shows perpetuate weight compulsion
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American society has a compulsive obsession with weight, and crowd culture perpetuates the problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 43% of adults are obese in the U.S. and nearly 1 in 3 adults are overweight, including our president. The existence of nutrients and whole foods is not a reality…
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Prowler staff unites in JEA state competition
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On Mar. 14, 10 members of the Panther Prowler staff competed in the SoCal Journalism Education Association [JEA] state competition, going against 29 schools and participating in articles, photography and page design layout competitions in Studio City, Los Angeles, hosted by Harvard Westlake School. Ellie Hardman, Back Cover Editor, competed with Athena Xilas, DPS…
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Bathroom policy lacks transparency with students
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It is certainly a struggle to advocate for oneself during the long, busy school days, but it is a universal privilege to use the bathroom. Every day at 10:10 a.m., I use my nutrition break to use the bathroom, as do most students. And every day, it takes me on average 15 minutes to…
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“Wuthering Heights” genuinely scared me
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“I will follow you like a dog to the end of the world,” the notorious line from the newest film adaptation, “Wuthering Heights,” still lives rent free in my mind. There is no doubt that moral ambiguity has captured audiences’ attention for thousands of years, and let me tell you, my attention was caught.…
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Teachers inspire athletes throughout campus
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Amongst the busy schedules, long hours and tiring weeks, teachers at Newbury Park High School [NPHS] balance so much more than just their daily classes. With over 2,000 students and 20 available sports teams at Newbury, there is immense room for overlap in teachers’ day-to-day lives when connecting with students. Sports culture at NPHS…
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Examining the child influencer culture
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The security and financial regulations for children in the media have been a heavily debated and controversial topic. As social media is a new reality for the future of entertainment, the position minors have in the industry is growing rapidly with the newfound platforms. The safeguarding put into place for minor content has raised…