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Student vs. Teacher – Sept. 28, 2026
Student: Lila Rugee Teacher: Graig Sakuma Question 1: What were the original Jack-o’-lanterns made of? Student: pumpkins Teacher: Squash Answer: Turnips Pun: Rooting for you guys! Question 2: What day does fall officially start? Student: September 5 Teacher: September 5 Answer: September 22nd Pun:In disbe-leaf Question 3: When did the Groundhog…
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SpeakUp Scholars bridges the gap between languages
“¡Hola estudiantes!” is what one may hear when they scroll through their Instagram Reels and reach the account of SpeakUp Scholars. Whether it’s through daily video lessons or free tutoring lessons, SpeakUp Scholars is a student-led nonprofit organization that aims to support individuals who are learning English as their second language. High schoolers from…
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The “amazing” Tei Street encourages NPHS students
Students participated in “no backpack day,” an event designed to rebuild relationships after summer break. Throughout the rotation of activities and assembly, students had the opportunity to hear from Tei Street, international speaker, trainer and educational consultant share her motivational stories and advice. “I give students the same messaging that I gave my own…
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“Moms Club” exposes school board controversies
On Aug. 30, 805SpeakEasy, local parent-activist group, hosted a screening of “Moms Club.” Community members gathered at New Thought Now! Spiritual Center in Westlake Village, sharing snacks and thoughts before watching the film. “Moms Club” is an investigative documentary produced by Rocky Romero and Miranda Winters featuring a group of suburban moms in Southern…
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Art Trek $5 Fridays foster accessible creativity
The sound of laughter and bustling conversation harmonize as a muse for creativity, as community members of all ages gathered in Newbury Park’s hidden gem, Art Trek. The last Friday of every month, Art Trek hosts $5 Fridays, an open-house event where participants pay $5 for entry to use multi-medium art supplies. On Sept.…
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“Relay for Life” unites the Conejo Valley community
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…
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Alternative fashion opens doors to authenticity
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…
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Scare actors take acting beyond the stage
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,…
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Life and longevity in blue zones: How the blue zone lifestyle can change Ventura County
Tucked between the flat northern San Bernardino Valley, Loma Linda is a longevity driven community, where the concentration of Seventh-day Adventists and integration of a whole food diet gives Loma Linda the Blue Zone household name in California. Only an hour away from Newbury Park, the 5th Blue Zone in the world not only…
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Unified Sports fosters inclusion and excitement for all abilities: Unified Sports Track Meet
Ranging from elementary school athletes to post-secondary competitors, students from across the district participated in this year’s annual Unified Sports Track Meet on May 9. Organized and sponsored by the Na tional Honor Society [NHS] and a variety of sports teams, Unified Sports prioritizes the inclusion of students with all abilities, creating friendships between…