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CVUSD proposes valedictorian policy set for 2028
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During the school board meeting held on Nov. 5, 2025, a presentation about Conejo Valley Unified School District’s [CVUSD] valedictorian policy revision, called the Latin Honors Proposal, was presented by Nicole Judd, Director of High School Education, and other administrators, Emily Nelson, Tasha Beaudoin, Carlos Cardenas and Stephen Lepire. The current valedictorian guidelines follow…
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Environmental activism grow in Newbury Park
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Introduction It is all around us all the time, it has always been here, it is always changing and we only have one of it. This is not a riddle; it is our environment. While the majority of the waste thrown into the garbage bin ends up in a landfill, a portion of the…
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Prop 50 sparks controversy about California redistricting
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On Nov. 4, millions of people will fill the polls, and votes will flood in for and against Gavin Newsom’s Proposition [Prop] 50. If Prop 50 is passed, a map drawn by the state legislature will temporarily replace California’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission until 2030, in an attempt to secure more seats for the…
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Newbury Park’s best dance crews did not miss a beat
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This year’s Best Dance Crew was composed of 12 creative performances from girls’ flag football, wrestling, girls’ and boys’ soccer, track, cross country, football, boys’ water polo, theater, softball, girls’ volleyball and baseball. The top five crews included girls’ volleyball, theater, cross country, girls soccer as runner up, and the 2025 Best Dance Crew…
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Ms. Bond shares her passion for teaching
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Starting every day on the right foot, Alana Bond, English teacher, gets a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from Starbucks. Having earned her teaching credential from Dartmouth, Bond now teaches IB Language and Literature, year one, and advises full IB students on the extended essay. Growing up, Bond enjoyed attending school and learning about…
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Newcomer Academy shoots for inclusion
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In an event that included sports, culture, community and belonging, the NPHS Newcomers Academy, which are students who have come from different countries seeking better education and exposure to new cultures, hosted Thousand Oaks High School in the NPHS stadium for their first ever matches on Friday, May 16. There was an eight versus…
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Unified Sports basketball shoots for inclusivity
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On March 28, dozens of students filled the stands. The cheers emanating from the gym could be heard across campus, marking the start of the Unified Sports basketball game against Thousand Oaks High School. The game ultimately ended in a tie, but both Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks athletes argue they put up a…
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NPHS stunt cheer flies through the season
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Through a combination of dedication, teamwork, athleticism and precision, the NPHS stunt cheer team is able to improve as a team and grow together. Starting off their regular season strong, the NPHS stunt team defeated Agoura High School 17-3 on March 12 during their first league match. Kate McGowan, junior and captain, enters her…
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DEI programs provide equitable opportunities for Americans
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Introduction Diversity, Equity and Inclusion [DEI] are three values forming an initiative aiming to foster supportive environments where opportunities are accessible and equitable and all perspectives are valued. Most DEI objectives focus on ensuring that everyone feels empowered by an environment filled with respect and support. DEI is not about filling a certain quota…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Ethan Hernandez, senior vs. Richard Bateman, photography Who was this year’s Oscars host? Hernandez: Conan Bateman: Conan O’Brien A: Conan O’Brien They both hosted the correct answer! (1-1) What is the model of the broomstick that Harry receives in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”? Hernandez: I have no clue Bateman: The A-7000 A:…