The executive branch should not make any restrictions as to who can report at presidential proceedings; however, on Friday, Sept. 18, President Donald Trump initiated a ban on three specific news organizations, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, from reporting on the White House. The president’s ban of disfavored news organizations violated the constitutional rights…
On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] Alumni Foundation presented a check for girls’ flag football, funding a shed behind the football stadium. Previously, girls’ flag football had no designated storage for equipment. Juliane Detweiler, NPHS alumni and president of the foundation, believes the new shed will positively impact girls’ flag…
Students arriving on campus at the start of the 2026 school year were introduced to newly constructed science classrooms in the D and E buildings. The construction of these classrooms is part of the Measure I bond which granted $197,000,000 to the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] in 2014, to upgrade and maintain…
At every girls’ varsity volleyball game, the cheers and chants from the sidelines are heard as teammates use their strong bonds to support each other. The team’s enthusiasm has become a major part of their success in 30 games and qualifying for the California Interscholastic Federation [CIF], showing how their cheering doesn’t only allow…
Like wildflowers in a field of grass, local alternatives bloom into their true selves with their fashion sense. Whether it be dyed hair, piercings, tattoos, body modifications, jewelry or clothing, alternative fashion is expressed all throughout Newbury Park. The term “Alternative fashion” refers to styles deliberately diverting from mainstream trends, often associated with music…
Inside the dark, winding halls of a haunted house, screams echo, monsters lurk and nightmares come to life. As people flood local frights like “Reign of Terror” and Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, these haunted house venues are unique compared to typical performances. Unlike performing on a stage or in front of a screen,…
Sitting in a temple room full of brown people of many ages, I would find myself zoning out as the priest chanted hymns and mantras that translated as gibberish to me. I never grew up knowing what those holy moments meant, nor did I have any idea on how to appreciate the Hindu sector…
It exists everywhere, in our language, in our standards, in our media and in the way it is deeply ingrained in our minds. Misogyny goes unseen, so it is everyone’s job to unlearn the sexist mindset they have adapted. Many people may not notice how we always use words such as “bro,” “dude” or…
Sometimes I spend hours working on a homework assignment only to keep erasing my work and second guessing myself. I set aside time to study for a test and even after reviewing the material repeatedly, I feel defeated when I don’t get that perfect grade. The school system can sometimes produce toxicity around taking…