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Skin cancer impacts Ventura County
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Introduction As the bell signifies the end of the school day, many students rush home to tan in the highest level of ultraviolet [UV] radiation possible, in hopes of achieving a sun-kissed look. While trending tan lines are a result, skin cancer also has the potential to develop, leading to serious long-term effects. The…
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24 Hour uncovers student creativity
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After a long 24 hours of coordinating, writing scripts in Denny’s, casting actors and directing, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] theater department lit up the stage in the Performing Arts Center on May 2, for the annual 24 Hour Theater event. Westlake and Thousand Oaks High Schools joined NPHS in performing a series…
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International students provide a global perspective
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Culture unites individuals everywhere, whether it is through the culture of your family, values, traditions or religion. Within Newbury Park High School [NPHS], a culture is prevalent through football games, classes and campus traditions. This year, NPHS has welcomed exchange students, providing a global culture and perspective to the campus. As a previous exchange…
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I pawsitively cringed watching the new “Xo Kitty” episodes
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Season three of Xo Kitty, a spin-off series of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” that follows Lara Jean’s younger sister, Kitty, released on April 3. The eight-episode series follows Kitty, played by Anna Cathcart, as she takes on her third year at the Korean Independent School of Korea [KISS]. While other projects…
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Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights
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Track and field is associated by many with the sound of the starting pistol, a rush of adrenaline as the race begins and the celebration as a runner crosses the finish line. Fans in the stadium watch these events on the track, but surrounding it, field events involving throws and jumps take place. On…
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Students slip on and off flip flops
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Although winter just ended on Mar. 20, many students on the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] campus can be found wearing summer attire to accompany the 80 degree weather, such as tank tops, shorts, hats and the controversial footwear: flip flops. Ava Agopian, junior, and Kambria Mastro, senior, debate whether or not these open-toed…
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143 Flea Markets allow for sustainable shopping
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Once a month, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] parking lot is lined with vendors selling anything from clothes, food, beverages and jewelry. The flea is hosted by a company called 143 Flea that has made it a goal to host a flea at NPHS once a month. Their business offers a more local…
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Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart
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As the Valentine’s season concludes, I have noticed numerous pink packaged products lining the shelves of Trader Joe’s. While I usually gravitate towards ice cream products, I decided it was time for a festive change to honor the love (and sweets) in the air. Mini Heart Cookies– 5/5, I had high expectations for these…
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Reliance upon AI prevents beneficial mistakes
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With an exhale of breath and a cross of my fingers, I hit the dreaded blue rectangle in the bottom corner of my screen reading “submit.” As the bell rings, I feel a sense of relief, thinking back to my countless days of studying and reviewing. Yet under this sense of relief, a stronger…
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Julia Brownley leaves the House of Representatives
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On Jan. 8, Julia Brownley announced that she is not seeking re-election in 2026 after representing District 26 of California for over 12 years. Brownley has endorsed Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, a Democrat from Thousand Oaks, to fill her role in Congress. A reason has not been shared as to why Brownley is stepping down.…