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NPHS fall sports teams near the season’s finish line
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Whether they are wielding a tennis racket, running through windy trails or scoring a touchdown, student athletes on Newbury Park High School’s campus have worked hard alongside their teammates and coaches during this fall sports season. Teams fought hard within their respective leagues, and some advanced to CIF tournaments. While success cannot be quantified…
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Social media ruins random acts of kindness
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I am sure everyone loves a random act of kindness, but unfortunately, the rise of social media has led to the degradation of genuine ones. These unexpected actions from another person usually provide a spark of human connection and joy in times of need. These deeds are not a new occurrence, and the rise…
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Souplantation needs to make a grand return
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If you were to listen closely enough on May 8, 2020, you might have heard the thunderous crashing of my knees to the ground after hearing the news that Souplantation, otherwise known as Sweet Tomatoes, had permanently closed its doors. Souplantation, an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style restaurant, was a cornerstone of many childhoods, including my own.…
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“Newsies” seize the day
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Overview: “Newsies,” originally written by Harvey Fierstein, was brought to life by director Marilyn Strange, aided by the student actors, technicians, choreographers and booster parents. This year’s production transported the audience to the streets of New York at the turn of the 19th century, as an exciting dance-packed musical telling the story of newsboys…
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Social media is polarizing our country
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The internet is a great outlet for information, and can truly educate people if they are looking to be educated, but recently it has caused an issue in our country. The knowledge I have of our political systems and the policies of leaders mostly comes from the internet, but I take the time to…
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Thanksgiving is overshadowed by Black Friday
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They start coming in the mail just after Halloween, slowly at first, but then more and more. Flyers, brochures, catalogs, a testament to our consumer society, leading up to the one manufactured holiday to rule them all: Black Friday. Sale-induced chaos breaks out nationwide at malls each year, as people scramble to purchase their…
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Losing print media narrows perspective
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The perpetual advancement of technology has transferred the world of print media onto screens, making it more convenient to unlock your phone with a tap of the finger and connect with the world, as opposed to making the treacherous journey to pick up the paper from your front step. While accessibility to the internet…
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“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”
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When the government told my great-grandmother to leave her home and the life her family had built on American soil, it changed everything. Having been born and raised in the United States, her life here was all she knew. Yes, she was of Japanese heritage, but she was also an American citizen, and the…
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Tyler the Creator’s “CHROMOKOPIA” fills the “Noid”
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“Daring, I” kept falling in love with Tyler the Creator’s seventh studio album, “CHROMOKOPIA.” This album has 14 songs, plays for 54 minutes and features other famous artists like Daniel Caesar and GloRilla. Tyler the Creator’s hands-on role in the development of every creative project he releases is admirable. Tyler writes and produces each…
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Greta Gerwig’s portrayal of womanhood provides representation
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Representation in movies is something everyone seeks, yet is often lacking. Just because a movie has a “strong female lead” or passes the Bechdel test does not mean that it accurately encapsulates the full scope of femininity in the way that countless other topics have been. So rarely does the female mind get the…