26-27 Issue 2

  • “Digger” digs deep into societal flaws

    It’s always so jarring to walk into a large movie theater only to see every seat empty. Not a single person is there for the movie that is about to play. That was my experience when I went to see “Digger.” I always try to avoid hearing anything about a movie before watching it,…

  • “The Social Reckoning” did not reckon with anything

    “The Social Reckoning” is a weak predecessor to the timeless masterpiece that is “The Social Network”, with both films being written by Aaron Sorkin. What seems to make the latter a cult classic is the presence of director David Fincher and composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. After seeing “The Social Reckoning”, their expertise…

  • Thousand Oaks Holiday ice rink reopens

    Friday, Nov. 6, marks the six year reopening of the only outdoor ice rink in Ventura County at The Lakes of Thousand Oaks [T.O.]. The outdoor ice rink resides in the open-air and dining center on 2200 E. T.O. Boulevard and allows community members to take 90 minute ice skating lessons, with $30 rental…

  • “Relay for Life” unites the Conejo Valley

    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…

  • Teen influencers express themselves through social media

    One of the fastest growing forms of self-expression, social media, has inserted itself into day to day life. Most teens at Newbury Park High School interact with these platforms through watching reels, viewing others’ accounts, and posting pictures to their private stories. However, there are also a small number of students who have begun…

  • Pokémon continues to capture an audience

    “Gotta Catch Em’ All,” the Pokémon motto, seems to extend further than just the characters players catch on Pokémon GO. Since 1996, Pokémon has captured the hearts of an army of dedicated fans, and this year is its 30th anniversary. The vast community of Pokémon branches into multiple smaller focus groups, including the card…

  • Six Flags’ X2 retires after brain damage allegations

    Six Flags Magic Mountain officially retired its X2 roller coaster on Sept. 29, 2026 following years of reported injuries, allegations and lawsuits of ride-related brain damage. According to the Los Angeles Times, the ride was suspended in July after two riders suffered brain hemorrhages within a week of each other.  Since X2 opened in…

  • Social media echo chambers impact youth political involvement

    Introduction On Nov. 3, 2026, every American voter over the age of 18 has the opportunity to elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 members of Senate, affecting the balance of power in Congress and influencing the trajectory for the rest of the presidency. Midterm elections are a powerful foresight into…

  • D4VD faces imprisonment for crimes

    David Anthony Burke’s [stage name: D4VD] increasingly widespread reputation of being a musical superstar in the industry was stopped shortly after the discovery of his alleged crimes regarding first-degree abuse, sexual assault and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with the corpse being found in his Tesla Model X at a tow yard in…

  • Trump implements new AI policy agreement

    Following a meeting with the heads of the largest Artificial Intelligence [AI] companies in the United States, Donald Trump signed an agreement to put controls on AI. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, during a technology summit held at the White House, Trump referred to the growing use and innovation of AI as an aid in…