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Oak Park High School students protest ICE
*In the interest of protecting the identity of a source, a pseudonym is indicated by an asterisk Over 250 Oak Park High School [OPHS] students walked out of their second period class and gathered together to protest against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity on Jan. 30. The walkout was planned after…
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Water assassins brings NPHS students from class to splash
Run! Hide! Splash! Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students have been extra cautious when walking out their front door since this year’s water assassins started on Jan. 6. With around 45 teams and six players on each, students are determined to win points by splashing those on their assigned lists of six targets with…
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Los Robles Hospital expands their ER
The Los Robles Hospital achieved a major milestone on Dec. 16 in their $39 million plan to expand the emergency department by opening a new waiting room. The medical center is located in Thousand Oaks and includes three hospitals and three outpatient clinics. With the aim of satisfying patients’ rising demands for emergency treatment,…
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Local businesses and students combat holiday overconsumption
Introduction Overconsumption is excessive production and producing of goods, resources and services leading to environmental and social issues. According to an article by King’s College London, seasonal purchases fill our homes and amplify the holiday spirit; however, they come with hefty physiological and environmental costs. Local businesses like Project ReWear and James Storehouse, as…
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Eric Swalwell joins the race for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on Nov. 20 during his appearance on the late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” his decision to run for California governor in the 2026 election. Swalwell has been the representative of District 14, located in the East Bay consisting of the San Francisco Bay Area, since 2023 and previously…
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Organizations allow volunteers to spread the holiday joy
Ventura County is home to many different organizations that provide volunteer and service opportunities year round, especially during the holiday season. Whether it is allowing underprivileged children to experience a Thanksgiving dinner or hosting toy drives, these organizations allow people of all ages to play a role in the community during the festivity-filled seasons.…
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Prop 50’s success redraws congressional districts
With 64 percent voting yes and 36 percent opposing out of 8 million Californians, Proposition 50 [Prop 50] was officially passed on Nov. 4. The proposition aims to redraw the state’s congressional districts by adding five additional Democratic seats in the 2026 midterm elections, during which voters cast ballots for congressional and state candidates…
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Westminster’s teen interns provide free healthcare
Every other Wednesday, high schoolers across Ventura County intern at the Thousand Oaks location of Westminster Free Clinic, a nonprofit medical care facility that provides free healthcare to uninsured and working families. Not only does the clinic support local communities, but it also exposes students to the medical environment and careers in the healthcare…
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World News in Brief
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes action On Oct. 8, Donald Trump announced Israel and Hamas’ agreement to the first phase of his 20-point plan, including three stages each 42 days long, to end the war in Gaza. The ceasefire took effect on Oct. 10 with increased humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip.…
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CLU plans closure of Oxnard and Westlake satellite campuses
California Lutheran University [CLU] plans to shut down two of their satellite campuses in Oxnard and Westlake Village in fall 2026 due to a decrease in enrollment rates and an estimated $7 million debt. CLU was founded in 1959 and is a private liberal arts institution based in Thousand Oaks, California. CLU President John…