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NPHS students are psyched about the Psychology Club
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Serving as an interactive meeting place for students, the Psychology Club attracts individuals interested in learning about the mind and human behaviors. Danielle Ellis, psychology teacher, advises the “Psych Club” in B30 where they meet every Thursday. During meetings, the club’s officers share a presentation on a psychological topic with an activity that follows…
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NPHS orchestra strings melodies and emotion together
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When one googles “the best composers of all time,” many people will pop up, including the likes of Beethoven, Debussy and Bach. The iconic pieces these composers are known for are complex and emotional, but one may not realize their many nuances. For a single musician in the orchestra, it takes lots of time,…
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Please end the plague of live-action remakes
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Just recently, the teaser for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” dropped on YouTube to the tune of 18 million views and endless comments praising its “faithfulness” to the original movie. To be honest, I was quite shocked by how positive the reaction from the public was, as this movie did not seem…
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Bumblebee Club creates a holiday buzz in the community
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Every other Monday at lunch in room B33, members of the Bumblebee Club can be found brainstorming ways to raise funds for pediatric cancer patients and their families, or simply ways to put smiles on their faces. The Bumblebee Club, started this year at NPHS, aims to support The Bumblebee Foundation. Established by Heather…
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Thousand Oaks man arrested on molesting charges
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David Lane Braff Jr., a 42-year-old who was a former counselor at McKevett Elementary School in Santa Paula, was arrested on Nov. 22 after being accused of molesting eight students between the ages of 6 to 10. Braff was a Thousand Oaks resident and worked as a counselor from 2015 to 2019, however, at…
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Holiday spirit inspires NPHS clubs to give back
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Bells are jingling, lights are twinkling and wrapping paper is crinkling: it is the season of giving. After a weekend of shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, presents are starting to be wrapped and readied for the upcoming holidays. People begin a period of reflection, gratitude and connection with loved ones as the…
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President Biden pardons his son, Hunter Biden
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On Dec. 1, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, shortly after going on vacation. This is making him exempt from any possible prison sentence for his federal felony gun and tax evasion cases. This pardon was granted the Sunday night before the younger Biden was intended to serve his punishment after pleading…
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Trump proposes his cabinet for the upcoming term
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President-Elect Donald Trump has proposed several people for cabinet positions for his 2025 presidential term. His cabinet will include the Vice President and the 15 heads of the executive departments. The U.S. secretary of state has been filled by Florida Senator Marco Rubio, despite campaigning against Trump in the 2016 election. This role will…
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President-elect Trump outlines deportation plans
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Following the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump has detailed an expansive immigration policy for his next term. This will be primarily focused on mass deportations, which he plans to execute by declaring a national emergency to employ U.S. military support. By highlighting the deportation of millions of undocumented migrants as a top priority, Trump’s…
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T.O. Teen Center’s Battle of the Bands displays local talent
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Live music is a performance that spans cultures and generations, and it is a necessary aspect of any community. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the Battle of the Bands competition attracted local high school bands to battle it out for a 500-dollar prize. The bands of this year’s battle included StandBy, WaveAsYouGoBy,…