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Tri-School Unified Soccer game unites students
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A movement towards inclusion and teamwork has united local students from high school to high school. Despite the division of sport rivalry or friendly competition, Newbury Park High School [NPHS], Westlake High School and Thousand Oaks High School all participated in a series of soccer games for their Unified Sports programs. The games were…
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Personal fable protects teens too much
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The adolescent years are typically ones adorned with carefree memories and a perfect mix of independence and support. I personally will always look back on these years with nostalgia and love. In these pockets of security, it is also a good time to make mistakes. Growing up is about learning and exploring the world,…
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“Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally” fed my soul
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“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…
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Theater gives fans a night to remember at “Notorious Bloody Prom Reunion”
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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…
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A day in the life of Catherine Oliver
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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…
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Youth sports set athletes up for success
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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…
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Human connection dies with online shopping
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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…
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Local businesses and students combat holiday overconsumption
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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…
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Student golf players tee off with a popular Instagram account
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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…
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Dystopian literature should be your wake up call
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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…