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Charity bike ride raises awareness for ALS
On May 3, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] Network hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness for the disease and money for treatments. The ALS Network, a non-profit based in Woodland Hills, has raised over 900,000 dollars throughout their nine years of fundraising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], about 5,600…
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Student loans and college tuition raise concerns for futures of students
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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…