Entertainment

  • No Shave November

    A handful of teachers have decided to let their razors rust this No-shave November in order to raise awareness for men’s health issues, especially prostate and testicular cancer. Students can donate money to keep their favorite teacher’s beard growing, and all money collected will go towards the Movember foundation to fund cancer research. As…

  • Teaching into your DMS

    With over 232 million users, Twitter has emerged as a popular social networking site for teens to talk about what they just ate, when they last pooped on the field, or to let the world know when it’s raining. However, with the increased reach of such technology, Twitter has begun to appeal to a…

  • 45 minutes: Where can you really eat?

    THE HABIT If Taco Bell makes you feel queasy, or if you need some solid food to get you through your fifth period sports practice, leave a few minutes earlier and go to The Habit. “The best thing about The Habit is that the service is fast and it’s quality food for a fast…

  • Horror Movie Reviews

    THE EXORCIST (3.5/5 stars) In the 1973 horror film, “The Exorcist,” directed by William Friedkin, a young girl called Regan (Linda Blair) and her mother Chris McNeil (Ellen Burstyn) witness unusual happenings in their house. Before long, these happenings escalate into possession by the devil. After numerous psychiatrists and doctors are unable to heal…

  • Zombie Run: Bring out your undead

    It’s that time of the year again, when leaves start to fall, apples are picked, and people are chased around by zombies. On Oct. 31, the theater program is offering an alternative to Trick-or-Treating: the Zombie Run. From 6-10 p.m. for five dollars, participants will be chased by zombies on a surprise-filled obstacle course…

  • Panther Pancake Pow-wow

    “Pancakes are love. Pancakes are life.” For some, pancakes are nothing more than a Sunday morning breakfast food, but for senior Paul Schneider, they are the unifying force behind the Panther Pancake Pow-Wow (PPP) club. The club meets once a week on campus to cook and eat pancakes with friends. The PPP was “inspired…

  • Over the hill: Thousand Oaks celebrates its 50th birthday in style

    This year, the City of Thousand Oaks celebrates its 50 year birthday by hosting the largest parade in Thousand Oaks history since 1964, when the city was founded. For many years, the annual parade was part of Conejo Valley Days, but the tradition was discontinued recently. Students from Color Guard, Band, Varsity Cheer, and…

  • Maria Luciani: Lights, Camera, YouTube

    When it comes to expressing her opinions, Maria Luciani (marlovesmaybelline on YouTube), sophomore, is not shy, whether she’s standing up against famous English YouTuber Sam Pepper’s recent video or explaining the perfect way to shape eyebrows. Ever since starting her beauty and vlogging YouTube Channel this past summer, she has become “more confident” and…

  • The Reign of Terror

    “There is so much detail,” said Bruce Stanton, director of Reign of Terror, “that the average person would have to go through (the haunted house) ten times in order to capture the detail of all that is there.” The Reign of Terror spans over 70 rooms and can take up to 45 minutes to…

  • Hoco 2.0

    In just two weeks of school, the hustle and bustle of homecoming week had been yanked out of the grasp of students. No more homecoming game, no more homecoming dance. But no worries, the upperclassmen have come to save the day. After being disappointed that homecoming passed by so quickly, seniors Nick Oertli, Josh…