Author: Elizabeth Barnes

  • Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships face violent protests

    Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships face violent protests

    Following Elon Musk’s recent involvement with President Donald Trump and his new position as Senior Advisor to the president of the United States, Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been subject to several attacks.  After being appointed to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has been facing opposition, with many people boycotting his brand altogether.…

  • Local board game nights draw in new and returning competitors

    Local board game nights draw in new and returning competitors

    Newbury Park is home to many businesses that cater a variety of activities for locals, including game nights. Game nights serve as a place for friends and families to join together and enjoy time in the community. Whether it is playing various board games, or group trivia, people are always willing to participate and…

  • CVUSD community protects book accessibility

    CVUSD community protects book accessibility

    Introduction In our country, there have always been controversies surrounding the banning and censoring of books. Though it often feels far removed from NPHS, with our curriculum consisting heavily of banned literature, there have been debates within the CVUSD. Local parents, teachers, students and admin continue to debate this topic, while several states are…

  • “Paddington in Peru” deserves pawsitive reviews

    “Paddington in Peru” deserves pawsitive reviews

    From singing nuns to retired brown bears, “Paddington in Peru” is bear-y entertaining. This threequel is a great addition to the “Paddington” franchise, adding depth to the origin story of Marmalade connoisseur, Paddington. With Paul King directing the first two movies, Dougal Wilson had a lot to live up to and he did not…

  • Bethany Christian School plans for merge in 2026

    Bethany Christian School plans for merge in 2026

    On Jan. 10, Bethany Christian School [BCS] , a kindergarten through eighth-grade school in Thousand Oaks, announced a plan to merge with Hillcrest Christian School [HCS], a kindergarten through twelfth-grade school, at the start of the 2026-27 school year. The decision made by the school’s church elders will permanently close the BCS campus, but…

  • Local organizations lend a hand to recovery in the fires

    Local organizations lend a hand to recovery in the fires

    Introduction  On Jan. 7, 2025, a series of destructive wildfires emerged, destroying and damaging many homes and community buildings in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area. The Palisades and Eaton fires, two of the deadliest fires in California history, have been contained three weeks later, and help for those affected is coming from around the…

  • Tornado touches down in Northern California

    On Jan. 3,  the first tornado of the year occurred in Paynes Creek in Tehama County, California. After a large thunderstorm with high winds, these conditions caused a tornado to develop between 5:18 to 5:21 p.m.  Since there were no injuries or damage in Tehama, the tornado was not rated, so it is labeled…

  • Today’s politics weaponize Christianity

    Today’s politics weaponize Christianity

    “Fear Not,” the most repeated command in the Bible, appearing 365 times, is sadly not a reality today. In our current society, Christianity is looked at as something to fear due to its misuse in the political sphere of media. As a Christian, it saddens me to see people feeling discouraged to be a…

  • Electives inspire students for future careers

    Electives inspire students for future careers

    Intro– Here at NPHS, electives guide students down a multitude of career paths. From wood working to entrepreneurship, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of different subjects. Electives help students discover their newfound interests or lifelong passions, while preparing them with real world skills.  Woodshop– Under all of the saws and screws…

  • Pets teach children important lessons of grief

    Pets teach children important lessons of grief

    I have never known a life without a pet. My earliest memories include my two dogs, General and Kukui, who left a lasting impact even though they are not with us anymore. Now, seven years later, as I welcome new pets into my life, I find myself comparing them to the high standard that…