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Newbury Park High School adapts to the 5-Star system
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Seven minutes marks the countdown… Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Newbury Park High School has adopted the 5-Star System. Instead of teachers writing individual bathroom or hall passes, students scan the QR code on their teachers wall through 5- Star and their countdown to use the restroom begins. When the timer ends, the…
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Student journalists are the voice of the future
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It is the utmost duty of journalists to provide true and ethical information to the public, especially in light of national and local elections approaching in November. As student journalists in particular, we strive to remind everyone, especially younger generations, that they have a voice; a voice that is the future of America. The…
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The old and the new take on Thousand Oaks restaurants
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Restaurants all over the country come and go, from chains, to drive-throughs, to mom-and-pop shops. Here, in Thousand Oaks, both new and old restaurants thrive in the welcoming community that the city has to offer. Each and every restaurant has their own story of how they got here. The Thousand Oaks Meat Locker, located…
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Local schools go tech-free to limit phone distraction
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In a trend sweeping the nation and causing looming dread among students, several local private schools have made the decision to ban the use of cell phones on their campuses. This conversation is one that Newbury Park and surrounding CVUSD public schools have started to have, but have not made any proactive motions towards…
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Local Camarillo band Par5 rocks the stage
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Local Ventura County band Par5, made up of juniors Darwin Rowland (NPHS), Jeffrey Saner (NPHS), Sawyer Talent (RCHS) and Kaleb Manlutac (RCHS), has taken fans by storm with their stage presence and songwriting. Despite starting less than a year ago, Par5 has brought numerous performances to the Ventura County stages, making a notable breakthrough…
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A witch hunt is brewing in Springfield, OH
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“They’re eating the dogs…They’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” are the now-famous words uttered by candidate Donald Trump at the presidential debate on Sept. 10. Trump was referring to the debunked theory that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH are stealing and eating people’s pets, a theory that was peddled by…
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Athletes unlock peak performance with their mindset
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Whether on the court or on the field, on the stage or in the water, people create energy doing the things they love. Sports are such a fundamental part of people’s lives, regardless if they enjoy watching them or are a dedicated player. Human connection comes from leaving the comfort zones we are confined…
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Hollywood drama distracts us from reality
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As a teenage girl living on the outskirts of L.A., I have always had a front row seat to the shimmering bubble of Hollywood. Universal Studios was my go-to summer amusement park and I grew up in awe of the art of film and movie sets. Behind the scenes glimpses of my favorite childhood…
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Girls’ flag football touches down another season
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The flag football team’s energy blows the stadium away. Win or lose, the players are always excited to step onto the field and give it their all. Even on the sidelines, teammates cheer each other on and bring their utmost enthusiasm to every game. The emotional and physical dynamic between all the girls is…
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The weight of tomorrow is heavy today
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I have spent my entire life waiting to go to college, a place where I will have more freedom than ever before. As a junior, I have about a year left to decide where I want to apply. I never understood how someone was able to narrow 6,000 colleges to only 10, from 50…