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City discusses new wildlife crossing in Thousand Oaks
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The near completion of obtaining funding for the $87 million need for the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Bridge in Agoura Hills has inspired discussion around adding another wildlife crossing in the Thousand Oaks area to prevent animal casualties from crossing roads and freeways. Ana Beatriz Cholo, the Santa Monica Mountains NPS Public Affairs Officer, explains…
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Jazz festival lights up NPHS
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On Saturday, March 19, the NPHS campus lit up with the sound of jazz music as the Panther Band held their annual Jazz Festival. Audience members enjoyed walking through a variety of destinations all around campus to see the spectacular performances put on by middle and high school jazz groups from local schools. This…
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Eating disorders destroy teen lives
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As modern media has evolved, teenagers across the world have adopted a negative mindset about body image. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), an eating disorder will affect at least 28.8 million people in America, totaling to about 9 percent of the population. The stigma around eating disorders…
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Students present a sneak peak into their artistic sides
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Creativity oozes out of students’ minds into various forms of art, photography and poetry, all of which were displayed at the NPHS art show from March 8 through March 10. The event was hosted in the cafeteria allowing students to come and admire the various pieces during their lunch and after school. After two…
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Student vs Teacher
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1. How many total bones does a shark have in its body? Coull: 500 Thunnel: 230 A: 0 0-0 Just when you thought it was safe to go back into biology. 2. Who was the first woman to ever be featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Coull: Janis Joplin Thunnel:…
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The light of Katie Meyer shines on
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From the fierceness she showed as goalkeeper and team captain on Stanford’s Women’s soccer team to her welcoming, kind presence off the field, Katie Meyer, a senior at Stanford University, excelled in all aspects of her life. On March 1, the world was faced with the tragedy of her death after she took her…
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Student vs. Teacher
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Emma Wax/Student vs. Sierra Licata/Teacher During what year will the next leap year occur? Wax: 2024 Licata: 2024 Answer: 2024 Leaping to the right answer! 1-1 How tall is Simone Biles? Wax: 4’9 Licata:4’10 Answer: 4’8 Just “short” of her actual height. 1-1 Accidentally awarded to La La Land, who actually won the academy…
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International week unites all cultures
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From Arabic music in the quad to Vietnamese on PTV, International Week, led by NPHS’ International Baccalaureate (IB) students is a time to learn and immerse oneself in the many cultures that make up our school. Deborah Dogancay, IB coordinator, has been working with students to make the event possible, “International Week is just…
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Student athletes succeed off the field
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Nobody questions a student athlete taking the time to recover from a sprained ankle or broken wrist. Injuries such as those come with a clear understanding that they cannot be ignored. However, student athletes do not only experience an immense amount of stress and strain put on their physical bodies, but also have mental…
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Guest speaker encourages the study of anthropology
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On National Anthropology Day, Feb. 17, Durga Kale, Ph.D student at University of Calgary, spoke on the lack of high school anthropology classes through a Zoom lecture. Within her speech, Kale gave an overview of anthropology and provided avenues for the students to explore. The NPHS anthropology class is the only high school anthropology…