Author: Kate McIntosh

  • Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights

    Field event athletes bound and launch to new heights

    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…

  • Students slip on and off flip flops

    Students slip on and off flip flops

    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…

  • 143 Flea Markets allow for sustainable shopping

    143 Flea Markets allow for sustainable shopping

    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…

  • Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart

    Trader Joe’s Valentine’s sweets stole my heart

    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…

  • Reliance upon AI prevents beneficial mistakes

    Reliance upon AI prevents beneficial mistakes

    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…

  • Julia Brownley leaves the House of Representatives

    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.…

  • Girls’ soccer dribbles through construction

    Girls’ soccer dribbles through construction

    Every sport has their typical venue; between courts, fields and pools, there is a respective place for all athletes to practice. If this area was taken away, change would arise. Beginning on Dec. 22, 2025, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] track and field has been under construction, altering the girls’ varsity soccer season.…

  • Makenna Koffee caffeinates Ventura County

    Makenna Koffee caffeinates Ventura County

    Filled with beachy decor and the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans, Makenna Koffee offers handmade drinks and employment to students at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. From its beginnings as a coffee truck primarily in Simi Valley, California, Makenna Koffee has now expanded to 7 locations along with another arriving soon in Newbury…

  • Proximity does not equate to closeness

    Proximity does not equate to closeness

    When my brother, Duncan, left home for UCLA, many cautioned me with horrified expressions and a constant echo of comments like “just wait for how lonely you’ll be” or “I can’t believe you’re an only child now.” Initially, these remarks scared me into thinking that I would suddenly become an isolated, sibling-less individual. But…

  • Staff members debate if peppermint is “mint” to be

    Staff members debate if peppermint is “mint” to be

    Item #1- Dark chocolate dipped candy cane marshmallows  Price point: $3.99 Kate’s Review: 7/10, The dark chocolate shell and candy cane pieces on top provided a nice crunch but I found the marshmallow part to have an offputting soft texture.  Athena’s Review: 3/10, The consistency of the marshmallow was unpleasant and the contrast between…