Author: Ellie Hardman

  • “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” fed my soul

    “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” fed my soul

    “Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” 12 songs  Aperture– This song has had me hooked from the beginning. After such a harsh drought, the opening synths of his primary track brought me straight back to my uncontainable excitement from the debut of “Harry’s House” in 2022 American Girls– Track 2 takes my first place…

  • Theater gives fans a night to remember at “Notorious Bloody Prom Reunion”

    Theater gives fans a night to remember at “Notorious Bloody Prom Reunion”

    A strange air of mystery filled the walls of the cafeteria on Feb. 11 and 12 as actors took their talents offstage for their performance of “The Notorious Bloody Prom Reunion.” Directed by Chloe Scacheri, senior, this year’s Mystery Dinner Theater production brought audience members to laughter, shock and uproar as they were transported…

  • A day in the life of Catherine Oliver

    A day in the life of Catherine Oliver

    Whether you catch her behind the lens of a camera or on the other side, directing players on the field during a flag football game, Catherine Oliver, junior, is rarely at rest. Her days are packed to the brim with creativity and leadership, and her intense drive can be observed through a typical day…

  • Youth sports set athletes up for success

    For many seniors at Newbury Park High School [NPHS], softball has been able to bring them together, helping them create life-long memories, lessons and friendships they can cherish forever. Along with the seniors, their coach has fostered support and guided them from their first years playing softball to their final high school season.  For…

  • Human connection dies with online shopping

    Human connection dies with online shopping

    As I walk the desolate beige alleyways on my way to my job at the Janss Mall with jazz music softly floating around me, I cannot help but feel melancholy for the empty stores and days of customerless stretches for a mall I frequently shopped at growing up. Restaurants and stores are struggling to…

  • Local businesses and students combat holiday overconsumption

    Local businesses and students combat holiday overconsumption

    Introduction Overconsumption is excessive production and producing of goods, resources and services leading to environmental and social issues. According to an article by King’s College London, seasonal purchases fill our homes and amplify the holiday spirit; however, they come with hefty physiological and environmental costs. Local businesses like Project ReWear and James Storehouse, as…

  • Student golf players tee off with a popular Instagram account

    Student golf players tee off with a popular Instagram account

    Aspiring mini golfers and retirement home residents alike can find their community in No Gimmies Golf, the on-the-rise Instagram account run by Newbury Park seniors Myles Young and Brody Wright. The social media stars often also bring in guests, such as fellow senior Parker Michaud. “We enjoy playing golf and we want to share…

  • Dystopian literature should be your wake up call

    Dystopian literature should be your wake up call

    I have spent many mornings drifting away into faraway lands of audiobook narrations in my English classes, occasionally getting lost in my winter fatigue as I cling to a coffee and try to stay awake. But there are moments within these stories that revive my attention as I remember the power of keeping literature…

  • Finn Kerns serves as the Student School Board Trustee

    Finn Kerns serves as the Student School Board Trustee

    If you’ve been fortunate enough to stumble into a local school board meeting, you have likely heard the charismatic and vibrant character of Trustee Finn Kerns. As the resident student board trustee, Kerns takes a stand on the dais amongst professional local-elected school board officials to represent the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD]…

  • Performers captivate the spotlight at Broadway Cares

    Performers captivate the spotlight at Broadway Cares

    On Friday, Oct. 17, Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students from ASG, the International Baccalaureate program, the Panther Prowler and more came together to become theater kids for one fateful night. At Broadway Cares, a donations-based talent show whose proceeds go to Equity Fights AIDS, is a longstanding tradition at Newbury Park that was…