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Senior athletes take charge of their future
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On Thursday, Feb. 6, NPHS hosted a signing event for senior athletes who had been recruited by colleges to commit to their school of choice. Carson Falksen, senior, had several choices of which college he wanted to go to. For baseball, he decided to sign for North Carolina State University. “I always wanted to…
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Girls scout for service
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Everyone knows about Girl Scouts, whether it be from their cookies or service. They have worked hard and long to foster a welcoming and healthy environment for young girls across the nation. Katelyn Truong, junior, has been in Girl Scouts since first grade. As one of the older troops, Truong’s troop often plans camp…
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Vinni Devitis swims his way into the waters
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Ever since a young age, Vinni DeVetis, junior, has loved swimming. As years passed by, he grew more and more fond of the sport, leading him to swim competitively. DeVetis was introduced to swimming through his family. “My two older brothers, Anthony and Dominic, swam before me. We have always just been THAT swim…
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Girls’ water polo swims to success
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The girls’ water polo season is soon coming to an end. With half of the league season left, it will be time for many seniors to say their final goodbyes to their last high school season. Many of these girls have known each other for a long time, meeting years ago during club…
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The illusion of choice: Play the iconic capitalist game
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Every supermarket replicates a similar sight. Dozens of near identical products are strategically placed on the shelves, each with messages insisting that they are the best of the best. Whether overwhelming or practical, there is undoubtedly no lack of variety in the US market. Moral values often impact people’s product choices: whether it be…
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Fires burn through Australia
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It has dominated the headlines of international news for weeks: ruthless wildfires are ravaging Australia, and has already resulted in 24.7 million acres of land burnt, as well as the deaths of 30 people and millions of animals. Mandatory evacuations have been issued for thousands, and more than 2,500 houses have already been destroyed. …
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“Ok boomer” claps back
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The rhetoric “ok boomer” is a joking way to clap back at baby boomers from younger generations for the years of ridicule for fighting against climate change, gender inequality, and for how our youth is incompetent. The viral phrase emerged after a video of an older man criticizing the younger generation surfaced on the…
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Bobcats celebrates patriotism
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On Nov. 22, Banyan Elementary hosted a Patriotic Day Assembly to honor the veterans who have served our community and schools that reside in Newbury Park. Instead of it being the adults and staff at Banyan holding the assembly, a group of students took charge. Allison Kennedy, the Banyan Principal, believed that with the…
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Snow sports swoop into town
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As winter approaches, it is time for the skis and snowboards to be brought out and be put into action. Even though the California heat does not offer the best snowy places, those who are interested, do have a few places to go to. The most popular, being Mammoth. Tim Schaeffner, senior, moved from…
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One year later…
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Thursday, Nov. 7 marked the one year anniversary of the shooting that occurred at Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. At around 11:20 p.m., an armed individual entered the building and shot twelve people, in addition to injuring 10 to 12 others. The tragedy left a large impact on the community of Thousand…