Many have described FX Production’s hit series “Adults” as the “Friends” of Gen-Z, but as I see it, “Adults” is unique in that it dares to stray away from a white, heteronormative narrative of young adulthood. It features a diverse friend group of imperfect, yet well-meaning friends, navigating their 20s in New York City…
The sound of leaves blowing the wind, an engine puttering across a lake and the feeling of a sunburn after a summer day is what “Sterling Point,” an Amazon Prime series, encompasses. Releasing on Aug. 5, the show ends summer on a fulfilling note, mirroring what watchers are up to during the season. The…
For people who seem lost in their purpose in the world, sometimes it takes running away from the only place they’ve ever known to find themselves. The new A24 film “Tony” depicts world renowned chef Anthony Bourdain’s monumental and career changing summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts. We are introduced to a young “Tony”, who is…
“¡Hola estudiantes!” is what one may hear when they scroll through their Instagram Reels and reach the account of SpeakUp Scholars. Whether it’s through daily video lessons or free tutoring lessons, SpeakUp Scholars is a student-led nonprofit organization that aims to support individuals who are learning English as their second language. High schoolers from…
Students participated in “no backpack day,” an event designed to rebuild relationships after summer break. Throughout the rotation of activities and assembly, students had the opportunity to hear from Tei Street, international speaker, trainer and educational consultant share her motivational stories and advice. “I give students the same messaging that I gave my own…
On Aug. 30, 805SpeakEasy, local parent-activist group, hosted a screening of “Moms Club.” Community members gathered at New Thought Now! Spiritual Center in Westlake Village, sharing snacks and thoughts before watching the film. “Moms Club” is an investigative documentary produced by Rocky Romero and Miranda Winters featuring a group of suburban moms in Southern…
On Sept. 17, Thousand Oaks City Council candidates met at California Lutheran University for a candidate forum to discuss their priorities and plans for the city if elected, through interviews with Becca Whitnall and Dr. Haco Hoang. Nominees include Karen Arreola and Mikey Taylor for District 1, Kyle Rohrbach and Gus Gougas for District…
The sound of laughter and bustling conversation harmonize as a muse for creativity, as community members of all ages gathered in Newbury Park’s hidden gem, Art Trek. The last Friday of every month, Art Trek hosts $5 Fridays, an open-house event where participants pay $5 for entry to use multi-medium art supplies. On Sept.…
For the past 41 years, the community has gathered to support each other in a fight against cancer, hosting their annual Relay For Life Fun Run at California Lutheran University. Having experienced losing her mom to cancer and being a cancer survivor herself, Christy Warner, event leader, takes pride in organizing and putting together…
Whether covering the lawn of the average suburban home or a multi-million dollar golf course, grass has cemented itself as a major part of American culture. It can be seen as a status symbol, a representation of the American dream or the perfect place for your nuclear family to sit in the sun. What…