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Jill Magnante enjoys a fine balance in last year of teaching
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Rohinton Mistry, the author of “A Fine Balance,” says that there is “no such thing as an uninteresting life.” Jill Magnante, the Middle Years Program [MYP] Coordinator and IB Literature teacher at Newbury Park High School [NPHS], is living proof of this quote. As an avid reader, former theater star and Midwesterner, Magnante has…
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Environmental activism grow in Newbury Park
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Introduction It is all around us all the time, it has always been here, it is always changing and we only have one of it. This is not a riddle; it is our environment. While the majority of the waste thrown into the garbage bin ends up in a landfill, a portion of the…
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I felt an ethereal connection to Tame Impala’s “Deadbeat”
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“He’s kind of an underground artist. You probably wouldn’t know him.” If you’ve ever heard someone say this, in an ironic or serious manner, there’s a good chance they are referring to the man, the myth and the legend: Kevin Parker, more commonly known as Tame Impala. I have been a fan of Tame…
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Magnus Alt philosophizes through senior year
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Plato, Aristotle and Socrates are known as the greatest philosophers of all time. Although he is still developing his skills as a young philosopher, Magnus Alt, senior, enjoys engaging in lively discussions in International Baccalaureate [IB] Philosophy, learning about the divided line and the Tripartite soul. Beyond philosophy, Alt has many diverse interests, including…
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“The world turned upside down” for “Hamilton” in theaters
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“Hamilton: An American Musical” premiered on Broadway in 2015, and its legacy is observed through its 11 Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy award. “Hamilton” tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life, spanning from his time as Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War to his untimely death.…
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You are more than “just a girl”
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I have often found myself in situations where I hear girls my age discussing their dreams of becoming a stay-at-home mom and “marrying rich.” I find this unsettling for many reasons, mainly because I fear that most people do not realize the reality of being a stay-at-home mom, and have been sold this idea…
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CVUSD faces criticism over sexual assault and harassment
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Over 50 percent of women and almost one in three men experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. More than four in five female rape survivors reported that they were first raped before 25-years-old, and almost half were first raped as…
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New movies spring out of the theater
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Introduction: This spring, many new movies were produced, ranging from horror films such as Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” to comedies such as Andrew DeYoung’s “Friendship”. There were also box office smash hits like the number one success this season, “A Minecraft Movie,” which was reviewed in Issue 8 of the Panther Prowler, paving the way…
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Student loans and college tuition raise concerns for futures of students
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In 2025, pursuing higher education is often seen as a necessary step in achieving one’s goals, both personally and professionally. Although there are many students who aim to attend their dream college, the cost of living, tuition and debt are significant factors that for many cannot be ignored. This issue has been amplified for…
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“Adolescence” makes me fear having children
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Shame is one of the most powerful human emotions. Shame can manifest in many ways and often coexists with a sense of rejection. According to the American Psychological Association, experiencing rejection can often cause someone to spiral into violence. “If someone’s primary concern is to reassert a sense of control, he or she may…