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The celebration of women’s history must be intersectional
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This March marks the 35th annual celebration of National Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to reflecting upon women in history and uplifting the women of today. However, intersectionality is often lacking from every celebration of women’s history. The only way to truly celebrate women is if we celebrate all women: trans women, women…
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Affordable housing is not the end of Thousand Oaks
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Proposals to build affordable housing in Thousand Oaks have frequently been met with staunch criticism from community members who claim the projects will harm the community in one way or another. Not only is this untrue, but Thousand Oaks needs to face the rising costs of living in California and create even more affordable…
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Open camera expectation does not suffice for student engagement
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In a year of remote learning, the board, teachers and students can agree that student engagement is absolutely essential for education. With this in mind, CVUSD implemented a “camera on” expectation on Feb. 1, stating that all students are expected to keep their cameras on during class Zoom meetings. This was done in order…
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Teachers must be prioritized to receive the vaccine
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State and federal governments have conducted an inadequate rollout of vaccine doses. With a change in national leadership, hopefully our government bodies will be able to do better. However, the root problem behind the lack of vaccination for teachers goes much deeper than just the quantity of doses. If reopening schools is truly a…
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Fitness 19 must comply with county regulations
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Fitness 19 on Reino Road has been one of the most popular community centers in Newbury Park since its inception in 2013. Since Ventura County has been moved back into the purple tier, all gyms and fitness centers have been ordered to close down temporarily for the safety of the community. However, Fitness 19…
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High school delay provides crucial time for preparation
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On Oct. 20, the CVUSD Board of Education voted 4-1 with an honorary yes from student trustee Addie Craig to send high schools back to in-person learning on Jan. 19, the start of the second semester. This is roughly two months after middle and elementary returns. Waiting until Jan. 19 will allow time for…
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Everyone can make a political impact
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Voting is fundamental to the process of creating change in our country. Simply abstaining from voting takes away your power to help elect representatives and enact legislation that reflects your values. Without your vote, the US fails to be a truly representative government. The individuals in positions of power are put there by us,…
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Student voices are needed more than ever
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2020 has been a year filled with local and national unrest. The COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests regarding racial injustices have largely exposed the faults within our current society. Now more than ever, student perspectives are needed to help guide the future at this turning point in history. This is not the first time…
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CVUSD curriculum does not do enough to combat racism
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“I can’t breathe!” These have been defining words for the past few months as Americans are faced with the harsh reality that racism is still rampant in our country. Millions of people have protested, donated and signed petitions in an effort to fundamentally change how racially-marginalized groups are treated by society. In a country…
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Choose public safety over personal inconveniences
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The coronavirus pandemic has thrust communities at large into the forefront of public safety, and by and large our community has stepped up to the challenge. Most people are maintaining practices of social distancing and are trying to limit their exposure to the outdoors as much as possible. That is not to say that…