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Letter from the Editors
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No one could have known this was going to happen: the months-long quarantine, the monumental loss of life, the reality of living through a global pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has shaped 2020, and in our magazine, we wanted to record this. We wanted to highlight the incredible frontline workers, the struggles of students and…
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District hears from GSA clubs at all CVUSD high schools
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Instead of a normal Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Club meeting last Friday, Feb. 7, CVUSD officials visited the club to hear from the students about their experiences. Lisa Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, Brian Mercer, Director of High School Education and Assessment, and Kenny Loo, Director of Middle School Education and Professional…
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A slice of life on the ice
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Lander Etcheverry and Miranda Kolb, both juniors, are NPHS students who are also ice skaters. Both skate at the Iceoplex in Simi Valley, and they have been working hard on their routines and practices, each participating in unique events.
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How to relive the best 52 hours of your life
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This review must be prefaced by an acknowledgement of the fact that I am a longtime, hardcore Downton Abbey fan. I know and love all of the characters (even Thomas), already have it on my bucket list to visit Highclere Castle where it was filmed and, spoiler alert, still haven’t quite recovered from the…
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Greta Thunberg strikes in Los Angeles
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As part of her American continent tour, Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist, stopped in Los Angeles at the Youth Climate Strike on Friday, Nov. 1. Thousands of people of all ages and from across California stood in front of City Hall, walking through the streets of LA chanting and applauding for speakers…
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School board changes CSF designation
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The Conejo Schools Foundation (CSF) will not be registering as a booster this fiscal year. CSF will now operate solely under the CVUSD bylaws by the board of education, as stated in policy 1260, in order to maintain official business with the school district. CSF has always been under this policy, however they are…
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New school year brings a new schedule
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The 2019-2020 school year will say goodbye to late start days and hello to minimum days as a new schedule is being proposed to the school board. On May 21, Steve Lepire, principal, presented the new bell schedule to the board, citing the need for more teacher collaborative time as the main reason for…
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Service dogs lend a supporting paw
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Students are starting to see something new on campus: a friendly, furry golden retriever. But this dog is not here to play, this dog is on a mission. Willow is a service dog, helping her owner live a safer, more independent life. Avery Finger, sophomore, has epilepsy, a brain disorder with abnormal nerve cell…
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New sports spring into season
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As the weather turns warmer and AP tests get closer, new sports are coming into season. These athletes have begun training for this year’s season, and they are ready to take on the competition. Read on to see what STUNT, boys’ swim, girls’ lacrosse, boys’ tennis, softball and girls’ sand volleyball are up to…