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Jeju Air crash leaves several families mourning
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Jeju Air Flight 2216’s deadly crash in South Korea killed 179 victims on Dec. 29. The Boeing 737-800, operated by Jeju Air, was a scheduled international flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand to Muan International Airport in Muan County, South Korea. During its landing at the Muan International Airport, the plane suffered from…
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You can’t scroll away from poverty and homelessness
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This winter break, I visited my parents’ native country, India– Bandra, Mumbai to be specific. I have been there many times, and I always look forward to my trips for the delicious food, awe instilling skyscrapers and the warm smiles of my family. Driving from the airport to my grandparents’ home and walking into…
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“Nosferatu” invokes classic horrors for modern audiences
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“Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” was released as a silent film in 1922, and created a fan base for gothic horror, one that pushed for the making of more, similar movies. The vampire is held in similar regards to Dracula as far as movie vampires go. Almost a century after the initial film, Robert…
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Family traditions keep memories alive
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My childhood was full of magical traditions filled with family and joy. Recently, I turned 17-years-old, and I realized just how much of my childhood has passed me by. So many of my old traditions have now turned into beloved memories of the past. So much of what I looked forward to as a…
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TikTok faces legal hurdles in the U.S.
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Recently, widespread discussion has been generated by the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, more commonly known as the “TikTok ban.” The argument given by the government is that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese corporation ByteDance, presents a risk of data access by foreign entities, compromising critical information of its…
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Girl Scouts seniors reach for Gold and help the community
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As the finish line of their senior year comes into view, several Girl Scout Ambassadors have taken up the task of earning their Gold Award. With over 50 hours of planning and execution, the Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. This year, three seniors from Troop 60206 have dedicated…
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“Mufasa: The Lion King” just can’t wait to be king
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“The Lion King” is one of the most beloved and popular Disney movies, and “Mufasa” lived up to all of its glory. Going into the film, I had high expectations, as since I was a child, I have always loved “The Lion King” and the music was a staple in my household. The movie…
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EARThS science lab fosters engaged learning
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From the jumping spider to the rainbow trout fry, EARThS Magnet Elementary School’s life science lab is crawling with creatures with which students have the opportunity to interact. Taking the bearded dragon on walks is just one of many responsibilities that Juliette Gibson and Stephanie Cipriano-Ceringa took on as life science teachers post-lockdown. “I…
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The T.O. community navigates power outages
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With the traffic lights dark and the shopping centers empty, Thousand Oaks looks like a ghost town while residents adapt to life without electricity. Today, our society revolves around technology, and for many families, it is a hardship to live without power. As a precaution against fires during the harsh wind conditions, Southern California…
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Girls’ water polo made a splash this season
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As the ‘24-‘25 winter sport season comes to a close, the NPHS girls’ water polo team argues that they have finished off a great season. The team, led by coach Isabel de Souza, won eight out of the 16 games. Currently the team is ranked fourth in the Marmonte League. In preparation for the…