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Ventura County Strawberry Festival proves to be berry successful
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Music, lively chatter and the sweet smell of strawberries wafted through the air at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 17 and 18, as organizers, entertainers, vendors and community members gathered for the thirty-ninth annual California Strawberry Festival. Over 40 vendors and 24 live music acts were featured at the event, which is run…
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University federal funding cuts halt development
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Universities across the country have faced federal funding cuts, stated to be a result of ongoing investigations by the Trump Administration. Many of these investigations are in regards to anti-Semitism on campuses, programs that align with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and an overall reduction of government spending. With federal funding making up about…
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Unified Sports basketball shoots for inclusivity
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On March 28, dozens of students filled the stands. The cheers emanating from the gym could be heard across campus, marking the start of the Unified Sports basketball game against Thousand Oaks High School. The game ultimately ended in a tie, but both Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks athletes argue they put up a…
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Solitude provides inner peace for the mind
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“She was happy. She lived for herself and enjoyed her own company. They called it loneliness, she knew it was freedom.” My thumb lingered over the quote on my carefully-crafted pinterest feed, not quite sure if I had read it correctly. Having seen one too many dystopian movies, I am never hesitant to admit…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Ethan Hernandez, senior vs. Richard Bateman, photography Who was this year’s Oscars host? Hernandez: Conan Bateman: Conan O’Brien A: Conan O’Brien They both hosted the correct answer! (1-1) What is the model of the broomstick that Harry receives in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”? Hernandez: I have no clue Bateman: The A-7000 A:…
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Campus incidents force NPHS community to examine safety policies
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Introduction: Every day, Newbury Park High School provides a second home for thousands of students. Students who partake in classes before school, along with after school activities, often find themselves spending more time on school grounds than at home. Therefore, many have concluded that campus safety should be a top priority. However, recent events…
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T.O.’s emergency housing provides for community
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Thousand Oaks’ 9.5 million dollar emergency homeless shelter began importing modular homes on Jan. 17. These 18-foot-by-11-foot buildings from Lit Homes, a Portland manufacturer, will take up one acre of the 6.5-acre site at 1205 Lawrence Drive in Newbury Park, CA. The shelter currently consists of 30 of the 50 total beds for temporary…
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Girl Scouts seniors reach for Gold and help the community
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As the finish line of their senior year comes into view, several Girl Scout Ambassadors have taken up the task of earning their Gold Award. With over 50 hours of planning and execution, the Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. This year, three seniors from Troop 60206 have dedicated…
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EARThS science lab fosters engaged learning
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From the jumping spider to the rainbow trout fry, EARThS Magnet Elementary School’s life science lab is crawling with creatures with which students have the opportunity to interact. Taking the bearded dragon on walks is just one of many responsibilities that Juliette Gibson and Stephanie Cipriano-Ceringa took on as life science teachers post-lockdown. “I…
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Evaluating grading policies across campus
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Introduction: Newbury Park High School is home to a diverse collection of students, classes, and teachers. With various courses available, each requires a different method of assessing a student’s learning of the subject. Teachers and policies also differ from classroom to classroom, and all have their own norms. There are many different grading systems…