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“Newsies” seize the day
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Overview: “Newsies,” originally written by Harvey Fierstein, was brought to life by director Marilyn Strange, aided by the student actors, technicians, choreographers and booster parents. This year’s production transported the audience to the streets of New York at the turn of the 19th century, as an exciting dance-packed musical telling the story of newsboys…
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Substitute teachers make a school of a difference in the classroom
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In a classroom, it is pretty typical to hear a teacher tell their students, “Teachers have lives too.” Though often forgotten, teachers have numerous responsibilities in the classroom, and even more so in their daily lives. When a teacher’s life takes them out of school for extended periods of time, classes rely on long-term…
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T.O citizens mix it up with Santa Monica trails
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If you search “Thousand Oaks” on Google, the Oaks Mall is not the first thing to pop up. In fact, many visitors are attracted to the Ventura County suburb due to its location right in the middle of the Santa Monica Mountains. With over 13,000 acres of open space and 150 miles of trails,…
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Cooking classes at NPHS fosters culinary creation
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The culinary arts are a vital part of cultural identity, comfort and the essence of our core memories. Whether it is preparing food for a loved one, for oneself or for the sake of creative exploration, cooking is not just a strong skill to have, it is an opportunity for connection. Luckily, Newbury Park…
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Studio Channel Islands inspires creativity for local artists
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At Studio Channel Islands, local artists have different motivations as to why they create their art. Elana Kundell, Peggy Pownall and Micheal Rohde are just some of the many that found their artistic home at 2222 Ventura Blvd in Camarillo, Studio Channel Islands. Kundell’s art career started when she was just a child, as…
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NPHS students give back locally through volunteering
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NPHS is filled with clubs and interest groups, often led by high schoolers that want to better the community. From raising money for charity organizations to donating time to helping others, students work to leave a positive impact on their community. To achieve his goal of creating a productive student-led organization to protect the…
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Test your fear this year at Reign of Terror
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Thousand Oaks’ Reign of Terror [ROT] came to haunt the Janss Marketplace for the eighteenth year with an entirely new layout and a never-seen-before eleventh section, “The Forest of Fear.” As of 2023, ROT was rated the number one haunted house in the United States on Yelp. This year, ROT is bigger than ever…
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Canyon Club hosts annual Charity Karaoke event
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On Oct. 6, under bright lights on stage at the Canyon Club, located in Agoura Hills, many different performers sang for a cause, all representing their respective charity organizations. At Charity Karaoke, an event put on annually by Laura Conway, local nonprofit members competed with each other for a donation to their group. Conway…
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Thousand Oaks residents discuss healthcare
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Introduction: According to the New York State Department of Health, many countries similar in development to the United States provide health coverage to almost 100 percent of their citizens. In contrast, the U.S.’ Medicare, or insurance for people aged 65 and older, and Medicaid, insurance for low income individuals, together insure 37.5 percent of…
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Together for mental health event emphasizes community
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On Monday, Oct. 7, hundreds of high school students throughout Conejo Valley gathered with coaches, teachers and parents, filling almost every seat in the orchestra section of the Kavli theater. They were not there for a performance, but rather for the second annual Together for Mental Health event, hosted by the Meyer and Shulze…