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Toxic algae blooms take Malibu shores by storm
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Recently, there have been incidents of dozens of sea lions succumbing to illness off the coast of Malibu due to a toxic algae bloom. As of early March, the number of sea lions in the care of the Marine Mammal Care Center, a non-profit organization, has exceeded half of its capacity. Although algae blooms…
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“Yellowjackets” feeds off of fear and humor
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“Yellow Jackets,” first released in 2021, follows the story of a girls’ high school soccer team after their plane crashes on the way to national championships. They end up in the Canadian wilderness and attempt to survive and control their primal urges. When queuing up the new season of this show, I had high…
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NPHS student teachers gain inspiration from student successes
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Every day, student teachers across Newbury Park High School’s campus can be found observing a variety of subjects. From assisting teachers with grading to teaching their own lessons, student teachers’ impact can be felt everywhere in the classroom. Elizabeth Crisp, English student teacher, was originally unsure about what job to pursue, but gave…
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There is “No more hiding” from SZA’s “Lana”
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After waiting an extra 15 hours past the scheduled release date, SZA finally released “Lana,” the deluxe version of her 2022 album “SOS,” on Dec. 20, 2024. It includes some “SOS” outtakes, 15 new tracks and “Saturn,” a previously recorded song that was released in February 2024. SZA starts off strong with “No more…
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President Biden pardons his son, Hunter Biden
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On Dec. 1, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, shortly after going on vacation. This is making him exempt from any possible prison sentence for his federal felony gun and tax evasion cases. This pardon was granted the Sunday night before the younger Biden was intended to serve his punishment after pleading…
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Trump proposes his cabinet for the upcoming term
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President-Elect Donald Trump has proposed several people for cabinet positions for his 2025 presidential term. His cabinet will include the Vice President and the 15 heads of the executive departments. The U.S. secretary of state has been filled by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, despite campaigning against Trump in the 2016 election. This role will…
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Seasonal shows bring comfort for the colder days
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As the leaves change and the smell of beach days and salt water is replaced with warm cinnamon and the looming feeling of finals, a good, bingeable show is non-negotiable for the perfect night in. Fortunately, as I scour through the endless entertainment on Netflix, there are a few series that pop out as…
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“Newsies” seize the day
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Overview: “Newsies,” originally written by Harvey Fierstein, was brought to life by director Marilyn Strange, aided by the student actors, technicians, choreographers and booster parents. This year’s production transported the audience to the streets of New York at the turn of the 19th century, as an exciting dance-packed musical telling the story of newsboys…
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“Saturday Night” transports their audience back to the 1970s
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“Saturday Night,” directed by Jason Reitman and released on Oct. 11, goes backstage into the lives of the original cast of “Saturday Night Live” [SNL], the famous late-night NBC comedy segment. The new young batch of comedians and writers, although unknown in the entertainment industry, chaotically prepare for their first live broadcast on national…
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Student sues OCHS after alleging racial harassment
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Oaks Christian High School, a private institution in the Westlake Village area, is being sued by a Black student who is alleging intense racial harassment and claiming that staff members failed to intervene. The lawsuit, filed on Oct. 16, states that during the students’ sophomore year, 2022-2023, his peers downloaded “Pocket Whip,” an app…