Entertainment

  • Dear Abby, do you have any input on dating in high school?

    It all depends on what kind of person you are and honestly, most of us have no clue. When you’re dating someone, you’re trying to figure out another person when you barely know yourself. It’s a risk and can cause a lot of stress; however, a relationship is something we all tend to want.…

  • Ma(rily)n of la Mancha: Strange’s first production is a success

    Man of la Mancha has gone onstage as Marilyn Strange’s first full production with the theater class. Despite minor setbacks, the class has formed close bonds with each other, as well as with their new director. Strange has received a positive reaction to her teaching and directing styles from the cast members in her…

  • College application season

    In this bizarre ritual, colleges display their brilliant plumage in hopes of attracting eager young students – but only a few will be chosen to attend.

  • 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…

  • 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…