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Ice skating becomes more than a winter activity
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With lack of snow and sunny weather patterns throughout Southern California, it can be hard to get into the holiday spirit that is so classically represented by a stereotypical white Christmas. However, no matter if it is two degrees or 98, the holidays bring people together in more ways than one. Whether going out…
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When seasonal depression clashes with holiday cheer
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The weather has a powerful impact on our daily life. It influences our schedules, outfits, transportation and most of all, our moods. For most, the holidays are a time to reconnect with family members and to bathe in the seasonal decor for a few months before the warm weather comes creeping back. It is…
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ASG fosters an environment for leaders to create an impact
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Among all the event planning, poster boards and festivities, Associated Student Government [ASG] creates more than what meets the eye. From informational reels to every decorated dance, Chris Soury, ASG adviser, oversees the ASG class. Soury has been in charge of the ASG program for the last three years. “The most rewarding part [of managing…
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“Heretic” challenges religious control
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The debate between fate and free will is a recurring topic in entertainment that has captivated audiences throughout history. We have seen these quandaries in countless stories, but Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’s film, “Heretic,” takes the concept of belief to a whole new level. “Heretic” takes place in an isolated wooded mountain town…
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Cooking classes at NPHS fosters culinary creation
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The culinary arts are a vital part of cultural identity, comfort and the essence of our core memories. Whether it is preparing food for a loved one, for oneself or for the sake of creative exploration, cooking is not just a strong skill to have, it is an opportunity for connection. Luckily, Newbury Park…
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America has decided: the 2024 election results are in
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The stakes have been higher, the divisions deeper and the questions more urgent than ever this past week as the election has left Americans in shock. Tension rose across the United States as Americans chimed in to watch the polls fluctuate by the minute. The electoral vote results resulted in a Trump victory, with…
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Inflation, who needs it? Let’s talk sushi.
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Food is a huge part of culture, community and enjoyment. It brings together families and friends; it is often people’s first memories. Food is not just a part of survival, it is belonging. So, when I think about food now, as a teenager who does not have time to make every meal and does…
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“Will & Harper” celebrates both laughter and grief
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Humor is medicine for the soul. Between the difficulties and uncertainties of life, comedy can heal the broken parts of ourselves. A new Netflix documentary, “Will & Harper” celebrates the impact that love and laughter have on the people around us and who we are when the world is not watching. The heartfelt story…
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Fear is a fundamental part of creativity and innovation
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Gothicism at its core is an art form, and horror is its child, born from its thick roots in folklore and religious traditions. Portrayals of the afterlife, the demonic and the guiding principle of evil being embodied in a person, manifests into tales of beasts, vampires, werewolves and spirits. While both genres share similar…
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The Gift of No
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I have been attending math therapy for the past nine years, and I have learned more about rejection in those sessions than anywhere else. Math is something I have rejected my whole life, not because I wanted to, but because I felt like I had to in order to survive it. Since third grade,…