Author: Clarissa Shin

  • Slam Dunkers shoot for inclusion

    Crowds cheer as a student dribbles the ball across the court in an attempt to make a basket. As he approaches the three-point line, spectators hold their breath in anticipation. He shoots, he scores and the crowd goes wild. On March 15, 20 and 25, CVUSD held its Unified Basketball Games at various schools…

  • Samantha Pedroza pursues cosmetology career

    The cosmetology industry is one that challenges individuals to stay up-to-date on current fashion, beauty and style, while utilizing their creativity to work on a variety of forms of beauty treatment. Samantha Pedroza, junior, is passionate about this field of work and aspires to pursue cosmetology as her future career. Inspired by YouTube sensation…

  • Students shred Australian waves

    Over the course of the holiday season, five CVUSD students traveled to Australia to take part in a surf lifesaving program. On Dec. 27, the Leo Carrillo Junior Lifeguards Lifesaving Team based in California departed for the Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club in Maroochydore, Australia. The team consisted of Sam Manzano, Hudson Eskigian, Cameron Habib,…

  • The Grinch steals Christmas and our hearts

    As the holiday season is in full swing, new winter movies are coming to theaters. The Grinch was released as a film for the third time on Nov. 9, 2018. The new movie put the Dr. Seuss classic in a different light, with a slight spin on both the storyline and characters. The new…

  • Community unity stands strong in the face of wildfires

     Fire threatens citizens’ safety  Nobody had expected what was going to happen on Nov. 8, 2018. Still reeling from the Borderline shooting that had happened the night before, Ventura County was not ready. The afternoon of Nov. 8, the Hill fire broke out, which burned 4,531 acres before it was fully contained. The fire…

  • Thousand Oaks Circus amazes attendees

    The crowd gasps in awe, as a beautiful aerialist, swings overhead on the flying trapeze. On Oct. 26, the Walter Bros. Circus opened for the public, in the parking lot by the Thousand Oaks Mall. Their show dates run from Oct. 26 to Nov. 5. The circus welcomes all ages and is a kid…

  • Girls golf swings out of season

    Girls golf kicked off their season with enthusiasm, and finished their season at their second league tournament. On Oct. 18, the Newbury Park girls golf team finished up their last tournament of this school year, amid other rival teams in the Marmonte League. This season, the team strived to focus on internal improvement and…