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Powerlifters carry the weight of dedication
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Outside of school and behind gym doors, NPHS students are chasing their own goals and ambitions in the form of a less well known sport: powerlifting. For Shandler Bawa, junior, powerlifting is more than just a side hobby. His passion for the sport is evident through his title as a junior national powerlifting champion…
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Girls’ mountain biking crushes the competition
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The girls of NPHS’s mountain bike team have dominated the field so far this season, heavily contributing to the team’s overall score. The team’s races at Lake Perris and Vail Lake sported many podium finishes for both Girls JV and Varsity divisions. Devon Deuel, sophomore, practices with group two and is racing JV1. “Being…
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Performers sing the night away at Youth Mic Night
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On March 15, the doors of Jeannette Airen Performing Arts Studio opened for Gaby Montiel’s “Youth Mic Night,” a night filled with 26 various acts of creative expression from singers and songwriters. Gaby Montiel, a freshman at Thousand Oaks High School, took charge in planning and organizing the event herself, after being invited to…
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The CRPD’s “Bark in the Park” was im-paw-sible to miss
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At 9:00 a.m. on March 16, hundreds of dogs ranging in color, shape and size gathered to participate in a morning filled with vendors, contests and more. Hosted by the Conejo Recreation and Park District (CRPD), the annual “Bark in the Park” welcomed all of Conejo Valley’s dog enthusiasts and their furry friends. The…
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Students get physical with EMR class
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For students interested in improving and contributing to our community in positive ways, there are many opportunities available to get involved on campus. One of them is Casey Graham’s Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class. “The class is sort of an intro to emergency medical technician studies,” Graham said. Students will leave the class prepared…
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New Wildflower location opens in Newbury Park
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Jan. 6, 2024 marked the grand opening of the Wildflower Boutique on South Reino Rd, Newbury Park. Saturday’s opening party consisted of fresh donuts being served in front of the store, in addition to Starbucks coffee, the store’s next-door neighbor. The event even offered permanent jewelry, raffles every hour and refreshments all day long.…
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ASG teacher spills the beans on family coffee business
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In addition to teaching Physical Education, ASG and coaching, Chris Soury helps with harvesting and running tours at his wife’s family’s farm in Santa Paula. “When I say my family is involved in farming to my students, it’s a pretty big surprise because you don’t normally think about [teacher’s lives outside of school],” Soury…
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Teens digital footprints haunt their future opportunities
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It is a terrifying realization that each small online action made on a daily basis could harm someone’s future in a matter of years. In my own Generation Z, my peers and I have grown up with social media platforms, and it is harder than ever to avoid an online presence. What is concerning…