Author: Reese Kelem

  • Students need to respect teachers

    Students need to respect teachers

    Since the beginning of the pandemic and all throughout the summer, NPHS teachers have been constantly working. They have had to teach, grade and manage all new technology to keep our learning going, but it seems that they aren’t getting the appreciation they deserve.  With the transition to online learning, teachers had to face…

  • Medical forces battle COVID-19 with the community

    Medical forces battle COVID-19 with the community

    While the common American citizen does their part by staying home, countless medical staff fight on the front lines to take down COVID-19. In hospitals across the state, medical workers are working relentlessly to prevent the spread of the disease. People all over the community have shown great appreciation for these hard-workers through donations…

  • PTV keeps rolling

    PTV keeps rolling

    Everyone’s favorite news channel is still up and running. Although coronavirus keeps students at home, Panther Television (PTV) continues to release new episodes multiple times a week. “The decision was almost instant. Once we found out we were going to be home for a while, we all still wanted to continue making PTV episodes,”…

  • Evan Metcalf cooks during quarantine

    Evan Metcalf cooks during quarantine

    Prep. Cook. Taste. Can you smell what Evan Metcalf is cooking? While under quarantine, Evan Metcalf, senior, has been working toward becoming a better chef.  “I make all of the above. I try to make at least one thing per day,” Metcalf said. Everything he has cooked or baked has been shared with his…

  • Las barreras del idoma no pueden detener a los estudiantes de ELL

    Las barreras del idoma no pueden detener a los estudiantes de ELL

    La escuela secundaria nunca es una experiencia fácil, pero para algunos estudiantes, la barrera del idioma que enfrentan todos los días hace que la experiencia sea mucho más difícil. Según el sitio web del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Conejo Valley, el diez por ciento de la población estudiantil en CVUSD está compuesto por estudiantes…

  • Language barrier doesn’t stop ELL students

    Language barrier doesn’t stop ELL students

    High school is never an easy experience, but for some students, the language barrier they face everyday makes the whole experience that much more difficult. According to the Conejo Valley Unified School District website, ten percent of the student population in CVUSD is made up of students who are learning English on various levels…

  • Mental illnesses are no joke

    Mental illnesses are no joke

    As our society evolves and advances, stress and anxiety levels have rapidly increased, leading to mental illnesses and the struggles that come with them. According to Recovery Village, one in five Americans today suffer from mental illness. This era has brought awareness about mental health disorders and its treatments, as more students and adults…

  • Barre class blows our minds

    Barre class blows our minds

    The term “barre” is not commonly heard of, yet taking a barre class is one of the most exciting activities to try. Barre is a workout mixture of ballet and pilates, and is a class taken while using a ballet barre for the guidance of certain movements. Studio Barre, located in Newbury Park, offers…

  • What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day?

    What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day?

    Love is in the air for me, for you, for all On February 14 this year, some were greeted with flowers, chocolate and lots of treats. Lovers rekindled their connections and children ran around with a sweet tooth for Valentine’s candies. Valentine’s Day, a classic Hallmark holiday, brings joy to those young and old,…

  • Students Star in Panther Pageant

    Students Star in Panther Pageant

    Lights. Camera. Action. On Feb. 13, several Panthers took to the stage to participate in the annual Panther Pageant, formerly known as Stud Pageant. This event was organized by the NPHS Key Club in an effort to raise money for the Pediatric Trauma Program.  Naya Luney, senior, president of Key Club, described what the…