25-26 Issue 2

  • Newbury Park farmers market fosters community

    Newbury Park farmers market fosters community

    Opened on Oct. 4, the Newbury Park Farmers Market, on the corner of Old Conejo rd. and Wendy drive, operates Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Hosting over a dozen vendors, the market is run by Raw Inspiration, a non-profit organization that aims to encourage adults and children to eat more fresh fruit…

  • Rowers gracefully glide through water

    Rowers gracefully glide through water

    Through the water, rowers splash their oars to guide themselves across the surface, but not forward. Rowing is a unique sport, with rowers sitting in boats, propelling themselves backward to their destination.  The Channel Islands Rowing Club is a local rowing group in Oxnard, California. It was founded in 2018 by a group of…

  • NP cross country fights an uphill battle

    NP cross country fights an uphill battle

    The silence is broken when the starting pistol is fired. A stampede of running shoes passes by, getting faster every second. The crowd of spectators watches intensely while yelling a variety of jeers and encouragement to the runners. This was the start of the Ventura County Cross Country [XC] Championships. The Ventura County XC…

  • Ride On equine therapy provides riding time with caring horses

    Ride On equine therapy provides riding time with caring horses

    When one hears “equine therapy,” images of a horse with glasses and a clipboard may come to mind, but that is not what it involves. Equine therapy is therapeutic for people going through medical struggles or people who just need a mental outlet. It involves riding, pampering and spending time with horses. Ride On…

  • NPHS athletes take on coaching future generation

    NPHS athletes take on coaching future generation

    For many NPHS athletes, their love for their sport began at a young age— often through recreational leagues, clubs or youth programs. Now, some of those same students have returned to where their journeys began as coaches, helping shape the next generation of young athletes. In stepping into leadership roles as youth coaches, these…

  • Activism is worth more than a like or repost

    Activism is worth more than a like or repost

    Instagram was previously used as a platform for people to share the highlights of their lives with friends and family. Recently, instead of being uplifting, social media has become filled with heavy topics, leading to conflict and heated arguments outside of the app. While it is important to share your beliefs, to me, social…

  • Books that give off the autumn vibe

    Fall is the cosiest season for reading, curling up with a mug of tea or hot cocoa for a wonderful read. In addition to the nostalgic vibes, fall is the season of Halloween, when mysteries feel especially spooky.   When you’re in the mood for something mysterious… Set in the 1840s in Canada, “Alias…

  • Energy drinks cause more harm than good

    Energy drinks cause more harm than good

    At school, I can see my peers drinking energy drinks in almost every classroom. However, energy drinks are addictive, artificial and can cause many health problems.  I remember the first time I made coffee; I was surprised how the bitter coffee beans turned into a tasty caffeinated beverage. Unlike coffee, energy drinks have no…

  • Magnus Alt philosophizes through senior year

    Magnus Alt philosophizes through senior year

    Plato, Aristotle and Socrates are known as the greatest philosophers of all time. Although he is still developing his skills as a young philosopher, Magnus Alt, senior, enjoys engaging in lively discussions in International Baccalaureate [IB] Philosophy, learning about the divided line and the Tripartite soul. Beyond philosophy, Alt has many diverse interests, including…

  • How to win the war with yourself

    How to win the war with yourself

    Everyone is fighting a silent battle, whether they realize it or not. A gory, bloody, merciless battle with their greatest opponent: themself.  When I was a little girl, I had a recurring dream: a twisted, demented, recurring dream. My slumber revealed to me my truest and most vulnerable wish. I wanted to completely change…