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CVUSD community protects book accessibility
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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…
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Electives inspire students for future careers
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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…
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Pets teach children important lessons of grief
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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…
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Man arrested at NPHS is charged with murdering his brother
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On Dec. 5, around 8 p.m., law enforcement was called to block 400 of Jeanne Court in response to the attack of 15-year-old Zayde Keohohou, who suffered blunt-force trauma to the head from 24-year-old Zuberi Sharp, a NPHS alumni. Ventura County Sheriff’s authorities arrested Zuberi Sharp on Newbury Park High School’s football field, where…
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Substitute teachers make a school of a difference in the classroom
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In a classroom, it is pretty typical to hear a teacher tell their students, “Teachers have lives too.” Though often forgotten, teachers have numerous responsibilities in the classroom, and even more so in their daily lives. When a teacher’s life takes them out of school for extended periods of time, classes rely on long-term…