Author: Hannah Gross

  • Modern Escapism

    Generation Z (born from 1997-2012) may not be facing the struggles that past generations have, but that does not mean that school is any less stressful for these students. According to the American Psychological Association, 45 percent of all teens said they were stressed by school. Data collected from the American Psychological Association for…

  • Schools should protect the power of the pen

    High school provides an opportunity to explore your interests and discover what you’re passionate about. Whether you’re into theater, dance or art, there’s a place for everyone. Well, everyone except writers. Hey, you’ll always have English classes, but the creative writing class at NPHS was recently cancelled due to a lack of students. More…

  • Records resonate with panthers

    Where do people go to listen to music? Today, they might reach for an iphone, a laptop or even a pair of airpods. However, for some students, their preferred listening device can be found in the 1950s or at an Urban Outfitters — a record player.   Records have recently experienced a surge of…

  • PTA provides free heart screenings

    Numerous students received free heart screenings at Westlake High School on Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Conejo Council PTA-sponsored heart screening day, organized by the national nonprofit Savings Hearts Foundation.         Originally scheduled in November, the February event offered students an opportunity to have their heart health evaluated by…

  • CVS’s backpack policy leaves a bitter taste

    On my last trip to CVS, there seemed to be a giant elephant in the room. Or rather, a giant mountain of backpacks. CVS has recently implemented a new policy requiring students to leave their backpacks by the door while they shop. They might as well have installed a flashing neon sign that says…

  • Government Shutdown has lasting effects

    Winter time is usually the season for celebrating the holidays, the new year and going on a vacation. Winter time is usually the season where people are worrying what presents to gift to their friends and family. Winter time is not, however, usually the season where people are worrying about how they will pay…

  • School Board seeks to advance CVUSD

    On Feb. 5, the school board had their third meeting of the year, where they focused on the public concerns about LGBTQ students, the potential voting area maps and held a discussion on the updates of Operation and Management. The first notable event was that the majority of the public comments during the meeting…

  • Future Panthers on the prowl

    The rain poured down on the campus as the students and families streamed into NPHS on Panther Preview Night, an opportunity for those interested in NPHS to find more information about the school facilities and programs. “In the past we have called it School Choice Night and did about a 45 minute presentation in…

  • STUNT flips into season

    Despite being a relatively new sport at NPHS, having been established only three years ago, STUNT has already found success, earning the title of Marmonte League Champions last spring. This year, STUNT is establishing a team for the upcoming season. Tryouts for the team took place on Jan. 7, 9 and 10. Although STUNT…

  • ASG plans long and hard for the perfect Winter Rally

    Energized by the promise of the upcoming winter break, students shuffle into the gym for the winter rally. Although many enjoy these rallies, most are unaware of the extensive planning and preparation that goes into them. Alexandra Jones, senior, has been involved in ASG for four years. During her time in ASG Jones has…