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World News – Oct. 26, 2026
Ukraine responds to Russia’s strikes leading to a power outage At least 600,000 people across Ukraine are left without power following Russia’s aerial attack on energy infrastructure on the night of Oct. 13. Including 39 missiles and more than 120 drones, the attack damaged at least 26 power facilities and four in the gas…
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Physical therapy returns student athletes to the field
Over 5 million athletes sustain injuries in high school each year, according to Colorado Advanced Orthopedics. Whether it be an ACL tear or wrist fracture, student-athletes often take time away from their sports to recover. Physical therapy plays a vital role in rebuilding these athletes by restoring their mobility and strength through treatment plans,…
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SpeakUp Scholars bridges the gap between languages
“¡Hola estudiantes!” is what one may hear when they scroll through their Instagram Reels and reach the account of SpeakUp Scholars. Whether it’s through daily video lessons or free tutoring lessons, SpeakUp Scholars is a student-led nonprofit organization that aims to support individuals who are learning English as their second language. High schoolers from…
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Student bands unite the community through a universal language
As the drummer clicks their drumsticks three times and the melody begins to fill the air, the audience’s heart beat syncs to the music’s rhythm and a new world is created. From Newbury Park High School [NPHS] to Rancho Campana High School [RCHS], student bands play a vital role in helping the community discover…
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Thousand Oaks Botanical Garden commemorates the Matilija poppy
As spring arrives in Thousand Oaks and flowers start to bloom, the joy of being outside attracts many locals. On May 17, the Thousand Oaks Botanical Gardens hosted the Matilija poppy festival. The event included a master gardener guest speaker, as well as a walking tour of the main gardens where guests could see…
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E-bike and e-motorcycle activities threaten T.O.
Due to improper e-bike use, Newbury Park’s Dos Vientos Community Park and Borchard Community Park have racked up around $50,000 in damages and are in need of repairs, according to the Thousand Oaks Acorn. The Thousand Oaks Police Department [TOPD] is taking action by issuing citations and towing illegal e-motorcycles on the road. Joseph…
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TEDx gives youth voices the stage for change
With the stage lights on and youth voices prepared to speak, Newbury Park High School’s [NPHS] TEDx club hosted its first ever event on April 17 with the theme “Youth Voices, Global Impact.” TEDx Youth is an international program under the licensed organization TEDx and provides students a platform to give speeches about topics…
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The NPHS Art Show displays student creativity in all mediums
From March 17-20, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cafeteria came to life as it was lined with works of art from various students taking art classes at Newbury. The annual art show provides an opportunity for students involved in one of the many art or photography classes to showcase their special works of…
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World News in Brief
Abuse accusations destroy César Chávez’s legacy César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers labor union, was accused of sexually abusing girls following a New York Times investigation on March 18. In his 40s, he raped Debra Rojas when she was 15 years old and had sexual encounters with Ana Murguia when she was…
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Upperclassmen bring textbooks to life at outdoor school
During the approximately 181 school days in a year, NPHS juniors and seniors are found sitting in classrooms listening to lectures and completing their school work. However, during their second semester, they are provided with the opportunity to volunteer as student counselors for sixth-grade students on a four-day expedition into nature called outdoor school. …