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Generative AI app to be introduced in CVUSD
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A recent proposal has been made by the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] to pilot student access and full teacher access to Magic School, an artificial intelligence [AI] application that provides administrative assistance for teachers and students. If passed, Walnut Elementary, Sycamore Canyon School and Thousand Oaks High School would gain app access.…
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New teacher travels to success at NPHS
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From the East Coast to the West Coast, Megan DaRold, Advanced Placement [AP] World History teacher, has shared her passion for history with students for four years. In addition to AP World History, she teaches a hybrid, seventh-period College Prep Government and Economics class that meets in person every Tuesday. On July 30, DaRold…
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The government shutdown jeopardizes national climate efforts
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The U.S. government has been shut down since Sept. 30. This not only affects federal workers and U.S. citizens, but it also impacts the Earth’s climate by removing funding needed to maintain national parks and climate change research. The decisions made in the Capitol Building are impacting everyone from federal workers to local hikers…
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College representative visits inform potential students
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For some, the most daunting challenge of applying to college is the first step—the college list. With nearly 4,000 universities in the United States, creating a balanced list of schools to apply to can be a large task. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the College and Careers Center [CCC] provides access to numerous…
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Girls’ varsity lacrosse grows closer together in times of shifting leadership
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For many teams in the athletic program, a strong coach is critical for the success and growth of players. Within the Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team at Newbury Park, this role has been a constantly shifting one since the 2022 school year. In the past four years, the 2026 season seniors have welcomed a new…
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“The Long Walk” takes viewers on an emotional journey
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“The Long Walk,” a movie based on Stephen King’s short story, took me through a long, emotional ride in theaters. This movie takes place in a dystopian world where 50 boys, one from each of the 50 states, walk until there is one winner. If contestants stop walking, they will be eliminated from the…
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There was nothing casual about seeing Chappell Roan
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I have never been so thankful for the pink glitter remnants that have stuck themselves onto my face, and I have never been so grateful for the soreness on calves that ached with each step. Both are a reminder of a pivotal event of my teenage years. On Oct. 10, my life changed when…
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WHS Food Truck Festival puts the “fun” in fundraising
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The typical fundraiser put on by many school clubs and organizations consists of restaurant nights at a variety of local and chain stores. Each year, however, the Westlake High School [WHS] Instrumental Music Program organizes an annual Food Truck Festival, bringing together community members from around the Conejo Valley to raise funds for the…
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Bad Bunny stays true to his fans
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Whether it is from his hit songs “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” “Titi Me Pregunto,” his campaigns with Calvin Klein or endorsements with Kamala Harris, you have probably heard of Bad Bunny. The artist, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, will kick off his world tour in celebration of his new album, “DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS,” in November…
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Falling in love with seasonal snacks
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Ghosts & Bats Crispy Potato Snacks, 8/10, $2.99 As the only savory treat I picked out, I had high expectations for the intricately shaped potato chips. These chips are a great light snack that satisfy the common recurrence of desiring a salty snack. I strongly recommend purchasing these chips. Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s Cookies, 8/10, $2.99…