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Federal funding cuts for mental health services leave students without support
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One in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 has a mental disorder, accounting for 15 percent of all people who experience issues with mental health, according to the World Health Organization. Leaving these adolescents struggling with mental health unaddressed can lead to consequences in their adult lives. Adverse childhood experiences often…
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New movies spring out of the theater
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Introduction: This spring, many new movies were produced, ranging from horror films such as Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” to comedies such as Andrew DeYoung’s “Friendship”. There were also box office smash hits like the number one success this season, “A Minecraft Movie,” which was reviewed in Issue 8 of the Panther Prowler, paving the way…
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Charity bike ride raises awareness for ALS
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On May 3, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] Network hosted a fundraiser to raise awareness for the disease and money for treatments. The ALS Network, a non-profit based in Woodland Hills, has raised over 900,000 dollars throughout their nine years of fundraising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], about 5,600…
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Student One Acts take the stage
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Student One Acts are one-act plays written, directed, teched and acted by students, making them unique from many mainstage productions, such as NPHS’ fall musical and spring play. While they took place May 9 and 10, the real roots are found at the beginning of the school year. The process starts with an in-depth…
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Student loans and college tuition raise concerns for futures of students
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In 2025, pursuing higher education is often seen as a necessary step in achieving one’s goals, both personally and professionally. Although there are many students who aim to attend their dream college, the cost of living, tuition and debt are significant factors that for many cannot be ignored. This issue has been amplified for…
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NPHS sports reflect on this year’s successes at CIF
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Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, sports teams at Newbury Park High School have helped students develop skills and create new friendships. Several of these teams played a competitive season, leading them to qualify for CIF Championships. Playing Camarillo, Royal and Ventura, the varsity girls’ beach volleyball team won every game in order to advance…
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NPHS seniors take on different pathways in the military
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Discipline, courage and strength are just a few of the many required qualities to serve in the military. Whether it is the Navy, Marines or Air Force, NPHS seniors are preparing to serve the nation and make sacrifices along the way. Hanna Porter, senior, was inspired to join the U.S. Marine Corps because of…
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Recognizing the hidden talents of students
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Throughout high school, the accomplishments of students are often recognized, from winning the state championship for football to joining the National Honors Society. However, it is important to acknowledge not only what students are commonly recognized for, but their identities as a whole. High school is a place where people can explore their interests…
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News in Brief
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City of Thousand Oaks opens first homeless shelter Thrive Grove Navigation Center, the City of Thousand Oaks’ first interim housing community, opened on May 7, “offering safety, dignity, and a path forward for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in the City of Thousand Oaks,” according to the DignityMoves website. Thrive Grove, located at 1205 Lawrence…
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Letting go gives way for new opportunity
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I often question the timing the universe gives us. It’s only a select amount; something we run out of without realizing. Time has had an interesting way of becoming the one thing I know is certain about life here on Earth, and the one thing I resent most. I cannot help but feel like…