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Artificial intelligence prompts global warming
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A famous Cree proverb states, “Only when the last tree has died, the last river has dried up, and the last fish has been caught will we finally realize we cannot eat money.” The advancement of ChatGPT is highly profitable and just as dangerous. ChatGPT, the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence [AI] program, has become…
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Updated phone policy forces a return back to reality
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There is one thing we never forget when we leave the house: a phone. We put our phone in our bag or pocket so we can check the notifications we have received in the last five minutes, see if anyone has liked our Instagram story and repeat. Most people have iPhones, including myself, but…
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Open Book promotes sustainable reading
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Books are one of the foundations of learning, but also one of the most significantly overproduced and overpriced items. However, for people who have been looking for a more ethical way to find their favorite book in print, The Open Book could be a perfect solution. With a newly opened nearby location in the…
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Cheer stunts everywhere but the bench
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Every day after school, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] cheerleading team is in the Girls’ Activity Room, perfecting the routines that the student body knows and loves from their performances. Behind the scenes, the captains of the varsity team work hard with the group to build a strong connection, one that is required…
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New fire zone regulation creates pushback in the community
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By the end of 2026, all structures in a high or extreme fire risk zone will have to remove all flammable objects within a 5-foot radius, according to a new regulation called Zone Zero. This includes, but is not limited to, all plants, chairs, tables and fences. Zone Zero is currently in effect for…
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National News in Brief
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Gavin Newsom attempts Congressional change California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a special vote on Nov. 4 with hope to change the congressional map. The change would redistrict California to gain more Democratic seats in the House of Representatives. The California State Assembly passed this vote 57-20, and the Senate passed it 30–8. According…
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Dunder Mifflin’s spirit lives on in “The Paper”
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As soon as “From the crew that brought you ‘The Office’” appeared on my screen, I knew I had to watch “The Paper.” All episodes are streaming on Peacock, and from start to finish, the series aims to capture the quirky, deadpan humor that made “The Office” so beloved, but this time applies it…
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“The world turned upside down” for “Hamilton” in theaters
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“Hamilton: An American Musical” premiered on Broadway in 2015, and its legacy is observed through its 11 Tony awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a Grammy award. “Hamilton” tells the story of the founding father Alexander Hamilton’s life, spanning from his time as Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War to his untimely death.…
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NPHS student enrollment impacts schedules and classes for all
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Newbury Park High School [NPHS] is home to a little over 2,000 students. This year, NPHS class sizes have grown, coming with advantages and disadvantages. One instructor impacted by the class sizes is Steven Svoboda, who teaches Earth Science CP and Marine Science CP. Throughout Svoboda’s 23 years of teaching, he has never had…
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Ms. Bond shares her passion for teaching
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Starting every day on the right foot, Alana Bond, English teacher, gets a brown sugar oatmilk shaken espresso from Starbucks. Having earned her teaching credential from Dartmouth, Bond now teaches IB Language and Literature, year one, and advises full IB students on the extended essay. Growing up, Bond enjoyed attending school and learning about…