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Holiday spirit inspires NPHS clubs to give back
Bells are jingling, lights are twinkling and wrapping paper is crinkling: it is the season of giving. After a weekend of shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, presents are starting to be wrapped and readied for the upcoming holidays. People begin a period of reflection, gratitude and connection with loved ones as the…
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T.O. Teen Center’s Battle of the Bands displays local talent
Live music is a performance that spans cultures and generations, and it is a necessary aspect of any community. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the Battle of the Bands competition attracted local high school bands to battle it out for a 500-dollar prize. The bands of this year’s battle included StandBy, WaveAsYouGoBy,…
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ASG fosters an environment for leaders to create an impact
Among all the event planning, poster boards and festivities, Associated Student Government [ASG] creates more than what meets the eye. From informational reels to every decorated dance, Chris Soury, ASG adviser, oversees the ASG class. Soury has been in charge of the ASG program for the last three years. “The most rewarding part [of managing…
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“Newsies” seize the day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…