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Facing fear and isolation in today’s political climate
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I have an incredibly vivid memory of crying in my room the night that Donald Trump was elected as president last year. As someone who had recently accepted their queer identity and begun to accept their gender identity, seeing the voting map slowly turn more and more red was so incredibly disheartening and gut-wrenching.…
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AVID provides support for college-bound students
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The Advanced Via Individual Determination [AVID] program has helped countless first-generation college-bound students in the Conejo Valley School District. AVID’s goal as a program is to increase academic readiness for undersupported or underdirected students and prepare them for their college and career lives as they work through high school. AVID has been implemented in…
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‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands of local participants
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“Democracy, not Dictatorship” and “Families Belong Together” were two of the thousands of signs held in the air on Oct. 18. Covering all four corners of Lynn Rd and Hillscrest Dr. and over a mile in street length, around 7,000 community members gathered for Thousand Oaks’ part in the national ‘No Kings’ protest from…
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Generative AI app to be introduced in CVUSD
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A recent proposal has been made by the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] to pilot student access and full teacher access to Magic School, an artificial intelligence [AI] application that provides administrative assistance for teachers and students. If passed, Walnut Elementary, Sycamore Canyon School and Thousand Oaks High School would gain app access.…
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Open Book promotes sustainable reading
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Books are one of the foundations of learning, but also one of the most significantly overproduced and overpriced items. However, for people who have been looking for a more ethical way to find their favorite book in print, The Open Book could be a perfect solution. With a newly opened nearby location in the…
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National News in Brief
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Gavin Newsom attempts Congressional change California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a special vote on Nov. 4 with hope to change the congressional map. The change would redistrict California to gain more Democratic seats in the House of Representatives. The California State Assembly passed this vote 57-20, and the Senate passed it 30–8. According…
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Federal funding cuts for mental health services leave students without support
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One in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 has a mental disorder, accounting for 15 percent of all people who experience issues with mental health, according to the World Health Organization. Leaving these adolescents struggling with mental health unaddressed can lead to consequences in their adult lives. Adverse childhood experiences often…
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Elon Musk’s Tesla dealerships face violent protests
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Following Elon Musk’s recent involvement with President Donald Trump and his new position as Senior Advisor to the president of the United States, Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been subject to several attacks. After being appointed to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has been facing opposition, with many people boycotting his brand altogether.…
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Farms shape Ventura County through community and nutrition
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As an epicenter of farms, Ventura County fosters a large portion of fresh produce across Southern California. Local farms provide the opportunity to know where one’s food is sourced, how it is benefiting the community and give learning opportunities for all ages to develop a green thumb. Shawn Greenbaum, director of plant and soil…
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United States is added to CIVICUS human rights watchlist
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Nearly two months after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the United States was added to the World Alliance for Citizen Participation [CIVICUS] monitor watchlist. CIVICUS is a nonprofit organization of democratic advocates and is known for its global watchlist highlighting concerns regarding civil liberty and human rights. CIVICUS states on its website that…