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Unified Sports holds first tournament of the year
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Last Friday, Nov. 12, Unified Sports held their first tournament of the year: a bocce ball tournament against Westlake High School and Thousand Oaks High School. The Newbury Park team won against Thousand Oaks High School but lost to Westlake High School by one game. Unified Sports is a club that brings together students…
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Latino Connection dances for the Day of the Dead
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On Friday, Oct. 29, Thousand Oaks High School lit up their campus with flashing lights, traditional decorations, and a plethora of delicious ethnic foods. Organized by the Latino Connection Club (Thousand Oaks High) and Latinos Unidos (Newbury Park High), TOHS held its first ever Día de Los Muertos Dance (Day of the Dead Dance),…
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Annual red ribbon week inspires students
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In honor of Red Ribbon Week, CVUSD (Conejo Valley Unified School District), has released and approved the “Red Ribbon Week Proclamation.” “Businesses, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams and individuals throughout the state of California will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles,…
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Permanent housing facilities set to be built for the homeless
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On Oct. 28, the Thousand Oaks City Council voted to build a permanent housing shelter for the homeless population. The housing facility will be built at the Quality Inn on Conejo Road and is set to open early 2022. The project’s goal is to give the homeless a place to stay while also teaching…
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How “The Pretender” changed my life
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A trip to the record store has always been like digging for gold to me. Feeling the worn edges of pre-loved albums as I skim through them is like sifting my gold pan, hoping for something to catch and reel me into a world of musical and lyrical heaven. This method of discovery began…
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Girls’ water polo makes a splash
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With a new coach, Chet Hardy, girls’ varsity water polo is ready to make new adjustments and create more memories during this season. Hardy has been coaching for the last five years. “I think when I finished playing [water polo], I thought that I still had some stuff left to contribute to the sport.…
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“Eternals” brings diversity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
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With a new set of superheroes and a storyline inspired by Greek mythology, the movie “Eternals” arrived in theaters on Nov. 5 and boasts new and diverse characters unlike other Marvel movies seen before. While not staying in one location or time, the movie took place a year after Endgame, another Marvel movie released…
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Bitcoin paves the way for the cryptocurrency market
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Formed in 2008, Bitcoin has skyrocketed in value to around 64,000 dollars since crossing the one dollar and 1,000 dollar threshold in 2011 and 2013 respectively. Bitcoin, a form of digital currency, is a type of money that operates independently of the government. Bitcoin had a rocky start to success as many companies initially…
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Falling in love with the fall musical
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In a dark crowded room, a light appears, illuminating the folds in a red curtain. An actor stands on the stage, seeing an audience looking back for the first time in years. They performed an anthology of scenes from different plays called “All Together Now”, with striking performances from all in the NPHS theater…
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John Mulaney starts from scratch
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John Mulaney’s recent comedy tour, “From Scratch,” is evidence that he remains “The Comeback Kid” of the comedy scene. From selling merchandise saying, “I saw him right after he got outta rehab,” he does not hesitate to unpack every aspect of his addiction and recovery creating an intimate connection between the esteemed comedian and…