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NPHS seniors take on different pathways in the military
Discipline, courage and strength are just a few of the many required qualities to serve in the military. Whether it is the Navy, Marines or Air Force, NPHS seniors are preparing to serve the nation and make sacrifices along the way. Hanna Porter, senior, was inspired to join the U.S. Marine Corps because of…
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NPHS’ track and field athletes race against themselves
With the finish line in front and a personal record to beat, NPHS’ track and field runs toward their goals. Student athletes and coaches alike find themselves with their own unique set of challenges to overcome within this sport. Jeanette Flores, track and field coach, uses her years of knowledge of various sports to…
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Student v. Teacher
Lauren Garcia, sophomore vs. Christele Cazin, French teacher Who played Snow White in the live action movie? Garacia: Rachel Zegler Cazin: Lady Gaga A: Rachel Zegler Mirror, mirror on the wall, will Garcia win it all? (1-0) 2. How many Hunger Games books are there? Garcia: Five Cazin: Five A: Five The odds were…
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SpaceX’s starship explosion results in setback
A SpaceX starship exploded during its launch from Boca Chica, Texas for its eighth test flight on March 6. The 403 foot rocket has a 232 foot tall Super Heavy booster and is the largest rocket system ever built. The starship was aimed to make a full orbit around Earth and enter over the…
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NPHS student teachers gain inspiration from student successes
Every day, student teachers across Newbury Park High School’s campus can be found observing a variety of subjects. From assisting teachers with grading to teaching their own lessons, student teachers’ impact can be felt everywhere in the classroom. Elizabeth Crisp, English student teacher, was originally unsure about what job to pursue, but gave…
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T.O.’s emergency housing provides for community
Thousand Oaks’ 9.5 million dollar emergency homeless shelter began importing modular homes on Jan. 17. These 18-foot-by-11-foot buildings from Lit Homes, a Portland manufacturer, will take up one acre of the 6.5-acre site at 1205 Lawrence Drive in Newbury Park, CA. The shelter currently consists of 30 of the 50 total beds for temporary…
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Jeju Air crash leaves several families mourning
Jeju Air Flight 2216’s deadly crash in South Korea killed 179 victims on Dec. 29. The Boeing 737-800, operated by Jeju Air, was a scheduled international flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand to Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea. During its landing at the Muan International Airport, the plane suffered from…
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CDC diagnoses Californian child with bird flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] confirmed the diagnosis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Californian child on Nov. 22. The adolescent is an Alameda County resident and the first minor in the nation with a reported case of the avian influenza H5 virus infection. The youth faced mild respiratory symptoms…
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Russia sues Google for banned YouTube accounts
Google has accumulated fines worth two undecillion rubles, or 20 decillion USD, from a Russian court on Oct 31. It is being held liable for refusing to restore the accounts of Russian state-run media outlets on YouTube, a company owned by Google. To put it in perspective, 20 decillion consists of 34 zeros, equivalent…
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SJSU athlete starts a controversial debate
The SJSU [San Jose State University] women’s volleyball team started off the 2024-25 season strong with nine wins in a row, until four of their upcoming matches were abruptly canceled. Controversy has risen after the media discovered that the team includes an alleged transgender woman, Blaire Fleming. SJSU co-captain Brooke Slusser joined a federal…