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CVUSD faces criticism over sexual assault and harassment
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Over 50 percent of women and almost one in three men experience sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. More than four in five female rape survivors reported that they were first raped before 25-years-old, and almost half were first raped as…
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Letter from the editors
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Since 1968, the Panther Prowler has worked to inform the community of local events and developments–a goal that the 2024-2025 staff continues to follow. This year, we strived to extend our abilities by attending several conventions and competitions where many of our staff members received recognition in various journalistic categories, further fueling our ambitions…
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Books to read this summer
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With lab reports, essays and exams lurking around every corner, the last thing many of us want to do is go home and crack open an extremely long book. Who could be blamed? You have just spent an entire day memorizing facts and analyzing data. Nothing sounds less appealing than opening page one of…
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Feminism still inspires and enrages many
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As a feminist, I am proud to stand beside the millions who have fought for my rights and the rights of every other woman. I hope to teach the true meaning of the word and explain how it has been constantly woven throughout the fabric of our society. Feminism is, by definition, “the advocacy…
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“I’m only seventeen, I don’t know anything”
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Every year, I can be found sitting at my desk when I hear, “Isabella, can you please talk to me after class?” and my mind instantly begins to whir. Did I forget to turn in my homework? Did I accidentally talk too loud during class? What could I have possibly done wrong? I smile…
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The CRPD’s “Bark in the Park” was im-paw-sible to miss
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At 9:00 a.m. on March 16, hundreds of dogs ranging in color, shape and size gathered to participate in a morning filled with vendors, contests and more. Hosted by the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD), the annual “Bark in the Park” welcomed all of Conejo Valley’s dog enthusiasts and their furry friends. The…
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Athletes sign away their next four years
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As the pen hits the paper, several athletes watch as their next four years are signed into contract. With the hectic season of college applications out of the way, many assume that committed athletes can sit back and enjoy the second semester of their senior year. This, however, is far from the truth. Instead,…
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Boys’ tennis swings into victory
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Love all, 15-love, 30-love, 40-love, point, game, set and that is match. The excitement and adrenaline that flow when stepping onto the court is not a new feeling for the members of the Newbury Park boys’ tennis team. On the cusp of a new season, the athletes have been working tirelessly to ensure the…
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Hoops, they did it again
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The whistle blows, shoes squeak and athletes race to send the ball flying through the net. Newbury Park High School’s boys’ basketball team has been hard at work since fall with practices six days a week, and has proved their dedication over their many successes this season. Though their season is just beginning, the…
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Percy Jackson TV show pulls viewers in like the tide
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Reading “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” can be considered a right of passage. Completing the series is a nearly uniform event for all middle schoolers and remains a prominent part of their personality for ages to come. For many it is considered a kickoff into a lifelong reading obsession. Rick Riordan’s best-selling series is…