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Cultural appropriation makes its blemish on society
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Many people have been unable to identify the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. Cultural appropriation is when people steal traditional objects from a culture and use it to their own benefit. On the other hand, cultural appreciation is where the person respects and understands the traditional objects, giving it the honor it deserves.…
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Healthcare workers power through pandemic
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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have been dubbed “frontline heroes,” as their hard work has saved many. They have faced over-capacity hospitals, extreme safety protocols, exhausting hours and fear of infection. These extremities have even caused some nursing unions to strike for better working conditions, such as Los Robles Regional Medical Center in…
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Acacia Day of Service provides for all
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Beth Neal, vice president of the Acacia PTA Board, hosted a food drive on Jan. 17 at Acacia Elementary School in order to help those in need of food. People across the entire community were able to come together and donate about 4000 pounds of food to Adelante Comunidad Conejo. According to their website,…
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Maskless events endanger countless lives
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During the holiday season, multiple maskless events took place locally. These events sparked much controversy amongst locals in regards to whether or not it was ethical to not wear masks. The smart choice would obviously be to wear masks, but others feel the need to not follow health guidelines. On Dec. 13 and Dec.…
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NPHS Choir kicks into season with some holiday cheer
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On Dec. 17 and 18, the NPHS Choir department hosted a virtual concert showcasing their different levels of choir and several soloists singing various holiday tunes. Sofia Ochoa, senior, is a member of the chamber singers and the concert choir. The set up for this concert was definitely different from the past. “We would…
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You cannot take TikTok too seriously
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With the chaos of the recent election, news, whether true or false, has been coming out from every corner of the media. As it is vital to make informed decisions on who to vote for and how to stay safe during the pandemic, it is just as important to get information from multiple, credible…
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Sylvester and Gill are elected to the school board
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Following the results of the 2020 election, candidates Karen Sylvester and Lauren Gill were elected to the CVUSD school board in place of trustee Sandee Everett, who lost re-election, and trustee Dr. Betsy Connolly, who stated intentions to step down in 2018. Connolly, who has served on the board since 2008, has high hopes…
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New vaccines reach a breakthrough
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Eight months since the initial lockdown, a few vaccines have been created. Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca released data for their vaccines. As of Nov. 18, Pfizer determined that their vaccine is now 95% effective following the results of a four-week trial. In addition, they also made sure that there was a diversity with who…
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Trump represents inhumanity, not the GOP
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This country has an obvious division between the two major political parties: the Republicans and Democrats. Each side has their own beliefs that should be respected, that is only if their beliefs are moral. The 2020 elections have shown people’s true colors within a heartbeat. This election is not about political parties, it is…
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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”…