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Negotiations for Westlake private school in gridlock
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Carden Conejo remains unwilling to sign the current 15th version of the lease proposal with the Conejo Valley Unified School District because of a clause that terminates it if the property is sold. An email between Dr. Mark McLaughlin, superintendent, and Carden Conejo’s president, Nasi Peretz, dated Nov. 15, 2023, CVUSD maintained they would…
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Homelessness and what we can do as a community
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“Stranger Danger” is one of the first phrases that we are taught as children, to warn us that our safety may be jeopardized by those we do not know. We learn to fear anyone whose appearance diverges from “normality,” that they must pose a threat and should be avoided at all costs. As children,…
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Embarking on the 100-mile endeavor
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Many enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning, drinking coffee and sleeping in, but Asa Fletcher, Ben Kreinces and Nate Porter are exceptions. On the earling morning of Dec. 10, the three boys were awake and preparing for their 100-mile bike ride challenge. The group rode from Camarillo through the Pacific Coast Highway, to Topanga Canyon,…
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Girls’ Basketball claims a win streak
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Making history, Newbury Park High School’s girls’ basketball team has accomplished a 20-game winning streak. Through hard work and perseverance, the team has made a renowned comeback where they have acquired an outstanding winning streak, with the team averaging 56.3 points per game. Kierabella Coletta-Todd, junior, has been a part of the girls’ basketball…
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Oscar nominations are mostly acceptable
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With the exception of a handful of snubs and questionable inclusions, the 2024 Oscars seem to have given artistic merit some genuine consideration. As anticipated, Oppenheimer received the most nominations with 13 categories. While much of this year’s Oscar nods seem to have gone the way cinemagoers have expected, there were a few surprises.…
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Starbucks sued for unethical sourcing
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Starbucks is being sued by the U.S. Consumer Advocacy Group for allegedly promising ethically sourced beans and products despite their farms inappropriately ordaining labor and human rights abuse. Starbucks has dedicated the company as being known for “100% ethical sourcing” meanwhile allegedly hiding a document of child labor and sexual assault. Starbucks has labeled…
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Her-story made in St. Paul, Minnesota
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On Jan. 9, Nelsie Yang, Rebecca Noecker, Cheniqua Johnson, Hwa Jeong Kim, Saura Jost, Anika Bowie and Mitra Jalali were sworn into office at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. All of the members are under the age of 40, three are newcomers, and the majority of them are…
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Percy Jackson TV show pulls viewers in like the tide
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Reading “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” can be considered a right of passage. Completing the series is a nearly uniform event for all middle schoolers and remains a prominent part of their personality for ages to come. For many it is considered a kickoff into a lifelong reading obsession. Rick Riordan’s best-selling series is…
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Acacia Magnet School’s food drive celebrates MLK day
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With boxes lining the wall, the Girl Scouts of Acacia Magnet School prepared for their upcoming food drive, dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 15, 50 crates of food ranging from mac & cheese to ramen cups were filled to the brim, ready for their donation to Adelante. Adelante’s mission is to…
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Newbury Park restaurants fry potatoes into cuisine
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Although the classic dish of french fries originated in Belgium, it is an integral part of American culture and can be served among many meals such as burgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads. You name it and it can probably be served with fries at most restaurants in America. Due to the fact that there…