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Unity to Spark Change delivers a message
Unity to Spark Change is an organization that helps the community by partnering with the Ventura County Police Department to donate to those in need throughout the county. Mike Wing, founder, was inspired to start the organization as a way to unite people to help the less fortunate locally. “We came together to show…
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Super Joey leads with empathy
“No child should fight cancer alone.” This is the motto of the Super Joey Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded with the purpose of supporting families who have to cope with the many burdens of childhood cancer as well as spread awareness of the disease. Leonard Zhu, senior, has been involved with the foundation for…
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PTV overcomes remote learning challenges
In a class seemingly dependent on access to a studio, PTV has had to completely change their production process. Jack Bernard, sophomore, has been a member of PTV for two years. He believes that distanced learning has completely changed the way that the crew functions. “Production has definitely been different. I don’t know if…
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Speech and Debate argues to the top
From podium stands to home desk chairs, the Speech and Debate team brings their A-game online. Debaters at the school have excelled in their first tournaments of the year, scoring high and even undefeated across numerous events as their new season starts. Adi Chattopadhyay, sophomore, has been on the debate team for two years…
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Meet the school board candidates – Lauren Gill
Rather listen than read? Go to https://youtu.be/mk2YE_E447Y to check out our full recorded Zoom call with Lauren Gill. Timestamps for each topic of discussion are located in the description of the video. What is your current occupation? I work for Pearson Education. I work to help students make the transition to college, find their…
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Meet the school board candidates – Sandee Everett
Rather listen than read? Go to https://youtu.be/luMtsgnflRQ to check out our full recorded Zoom call with Sandee Everett. Timestamps for each topic of discussion are located in the description of the video. What is your current occupation? My current occupation, I am a trustee on the Conejo Valley Unified School District School Board. I’m also…
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Meet the school board candidates – Patti Jones
Rather listen than read? Go to https://youtu.be/F8p_eqJ7YJA to check out our full recorded Zoom call with Patti Jones. Timestamps for each topic of discussion are located in the description of the video. So we’re going to start by asking you to introduce yourself and your current occupation. Okay. Great. Thanks. Yes. My name is…
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Meet the school board candidates – Karen Sylvester
Rather listen than read? Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5yDcKn7Rhc to check out our full recorded Zoom call with Karen Sylvester. Timestamps for each topic of discussion are located in the description of the video. Are you able to introduce yourself and what your current occupation is? Sure. So my name is Karen Sylvester, I’m running for…
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Students in CASC make a difference in community
The California Association of Student Councils (CASC) brings together many enthusiastic students with diverse backgrounds. CASC helps to encourage and promote youth expression within the educational system and create a positive change within the community. What’s unique about CASC is the students who run it. Similar to many other leadership based clubs or organizations,…
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Michael Valdez connects with car culture
Often we hear criticisms of social media, but the rapid change social media has caused in car culture has given Michael Valdez, senior, his dream job. His fascination with cars began when he got his first job, working at MB2 Raceway, an indoor go-kart track. “All the guys that work there were kind of…