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Geocaching inspires adventures
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The wind leans on the bushes as I wander down the path, I check my map and begin to search for a small box, hidden creatively in plain sight. I am geocaching. For me, few activities now offer motivation to exercise or a safe way to go outside, but geocaching provides both. What is a…
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The stories of the future will take place in 2020
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Many things happened this year that might blow what is to come in the rest of the decade out of the water. We had a lockdown for months to fight a new virus that has created the most widespread pandemic since the Spanish flu in the early 20th century. There was a presidential election…
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Jim Olson recalls adventures traveling for the L.A. Natural History Museum
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From meeting heads of state to collecting samples of plants deep in jungles or looking for a gorilla to photograph with the help of a local tribe, Jim Olson, a resident of Newbury Park, has had some of the most fascinating adventures as chief of exhibits for the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum.…
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Special Education students face new challenges
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While the majority of students are not scheduled to return to school until January, several classes are well underway in the blended learning model. Select special education (SPED) classes first returned to campus in early October, while others have continued with the remote learning model. The staff has been working hard to make the…
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” still has something to say
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The Christmas film released in 1947 is still a festive classic worth revisiting this year. From the legendary performances by nearly every actor in the film to the timeless message and heart-warming conclusion, it’s well worth considering. The film opens with stars, which represent angels, in the sky discussing how to save George Bailey,…
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Season two of the Mandalorian raises the bar
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One of the few promises not broken in 2020 is the release of the highly anticipated second season of the Star Wars TV series, “The Mandalorian.” Though only four episodes have been released, a clear trajectory has been set for this season, including a surprise Star Wars fans can greatly appreciate, and casual viewers…
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Students carve pumpkins for Halloween contest
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In the theme of how haunting 2020 has already been, NPHS students and families have made the most of this creepy holiday. ASG hosted a pumpkin carving contest for students to submit pictures of their creatively carved pumpkins. This past October has proved that despite many obstacles, Newbury Park was still filled with “fa-BOO-lous”…
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COVID-19 will spark a wave of creative filmmaking
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When the pandemic began, the film industry underwent a tremendous loss. Most theatres have closed, and most production crews are too large for shooting to continue normally. However, crews for independent films were less affected due to their smaller crews and increased flexibility. Recent technological advancements have allowed films to be made for less…
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PTV overcomes remote learning challenges
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In a class seemingly dependent on access to a studio, PTV has had to completely change their production process. Jack Bernard, sophomore, has been a member of PTV for two years. He believes that distanced learning has completely changed the way that the crew functions. “Production has definitely been different. I don’t know if…
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“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” teaches about politics
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“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” encapsulates the spirit of the golden age of Hollywood in the 1930s. In this film, a corrupt judge is persuaded to nominate James Smith (Jimmy Stewart), an average joe that his superiors think will be easy to control as the new senator. However, Mr. Smith holds tightly to his…