Author: Nandini Patro

  • “Selena: The Series” illustrates the story of Tejano legend

    “Selena: The Series” illustrates the story of Tejano legend

    The new Netflix series, “Selena: The Series” allows watchers a peek into the intimate details of the life of late Tejano music star, Selena Quintanilla. Selena was led by her ‘no nonsense’ father who helped her go from a young ambitious girl to a powerful and successful young woman. The series opens in 1978…

  • Read these books to conquer Winter Break boredom

    Read these books to conquer Winter Break boredom

    Over winter break, it’s easy to get bored. Especially with COVID-19, most holiday trips are cancelled, and students are stuck at home. However, to conquer your boredom, here are some of the best books to read right now, ranging from science fiction to educational fiction.  Our first recommendation is “Dune” written by Frank Herbert,…

  • President-elect Joe Biden creates his cabinet

    President-elect Joe Biden creates his cabinet

    President-elect Joe Biden has begun to assemble his Cabinet officials, who will accompany Biden into the White House when he is sworn into presidency in January 2021. Biden has begun to name a few positions, and plans to release more as January approaches.  Biden has chosen Ron Klain and Jennifer O’Malley Dillon for chief…

  • Ventura County moves back into the purple tier

    Ventura County moves back into the purple tier

    Ventura County has officially been moved back into the purple tier, a mere couple of weeks after the county received news of being moved to the red tier. The red tier permitted businesses to have indoor dining, gyms to reopen and schools to begin in person attendance.  Regarding schools, everything will stay the way…

  • Girls Lacrosse shoots past COVID-19

    Girls Lacrosse shoots past COVID-19

    As pandemic life begins to mix with a little bit of normal, girls lacrosse preseason has kicked off to a strong start. While practice is not the same as it used to be, the athletes still pursue the sport they love while being safe and working together as a team.  In terms of safety,…

  • Businesses begin to reopen

    Businesses begin to reopen

    As COVID-19 cases have decreased locally, Ventura County has moved into the red tier, meaning that businesses and other operations can open under strict regulations. Indoor dining is now allowed for restaurants, and other services can begin to allow members inside.  Snapper Jack’s Taco Shack is just one of the businesses that has started…

  • Students in CASC make a difference in community

    Students in CASC make a difference in community

    The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) brings together many enthusiastic students with diverse backgrounds. CASC helps to encourage and promote youth expression within the educational system and create a positive change within the community.  What’s unique about CASC is the students who run it. Similar to many other leadership based clubs or organizations,…

  • Read about the California Propositions

    Read about the California Propositions

    With November almost here, it should not be forgotten there is more on the ballot than just two presidential candidates. For all Ventura County residents, there are 12 California propositions to  vote on.    Proposition 14: AUTHORIZES BONDS CONTINUING STEM CELL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Yes – The state would sell $5.5 billion in general…

  • Students experience shows from their cars

    Students experience shows from their cars

    For all music and movie lovers, do not lose hope yet: there’s still a way you can experience this magic, COVID-19 style. Multiple places, including the Ventura Fairgrounds, have made some adjustments to make events as enjoyable as possible while taking the proper safety precautions.  Kevin Campos, senior, recently experienced the closest thing you…

  • Hamilton raises a glass to historical inaccuracies

    Hamilton raises a glass to historical inaccuracies

    “Every founding father’s story gets told, every other founding father gets to grow old.” This quote is from the popular musical “Hamilton,” a story about love, betrayal, legacy and most obviously history. The quote represents America’s failure to truly recognize Alexander Hamilton’s role in the foundation of our country.  The musical is an absolute…