Borderline, Nov. 7 Thousand Oaks, Calif., was left in a state of shock and horror after a fatal mass shooting on Nov. 7 at the Borderline Bar and Grill. A city that was once known for its position on the list of top 10 safest cities in the nation, is now a household name…
The crowd cheers in the stands, as the Newbury Park football team begins their next game, yet one dedicated fan offers his encouragement from right along the sidelines of the endzone. Daniel Valdez, freshman, has been a number one fan of his brother, Joel Valdez, senior and player on the football team, for a…
“Stepping in a puddle with socks on is just the worst.” This, along with many other “issues” that NPHS students face on a daily basis, is a classic first-world problem: an extremely minor issue that does not affect one’s freedom or capabilities as a human being. As a result, it is often easy to…
Opening their doors for the eighth time since 2010, the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley welcomed over 160 people into their religious buildings on Sunday, Oct. 14, with tours, activities and food, with intentions to clear any misinformation about their religion. “Ask any question, something you have been meaning to ask for a long…
Around this time of year English students are wrapping up their mandatory poetry unit, groaning about the ambiguity sonnets and the poetry terms they have to memorize for their upcoming test, meanwhile, Caitlin Meaney, junior, is busy constructing metaphors and double entendres to share her thoughts with others in her free time. Meaney began…
On one of the windiest days of the month, clubs persevered in selling multiple foods and promoting their clubs. NPHS held an event called Club Day on Oct.19 exposing the students to the many clubs on campus and allowing them to buy multiple types of food to help the clubs raise money. Amiya Prasad,…
Driving along the coast, the sun barely peeking over the horizon, the ocean still grey as life enters the dawn. *click* A high school senior stands beaming with excitement as he wears a sweatshirt repping his college decision. *click* A shy friend, who isn’t used to being in front of the camera, poses, trying…
What is Breast Cancer? With October being breast cancer awareness month, people are discussing how the disease affects millions around the world. However, for many, the actual meaning of breast cancer remains unclear. Dr. Lynn Jeffers, medical director of the Integrated Breast Center at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, defines cancer as…
Chris Forrest Chris Forrest has started his 19th year teaching special education. He gained many experiences in education from previous jobs at Palisades Charter High School and the Conejo Valley Waverly Program. Now, wanting to change his working environment and be part of a bigger school. Forrest began his first year teaching at NPHS.…
It is not just a game. As he looks down from the battle bus, he sees a world of virtual anarchy. Ready for battle, he descends toward Tomato Temple with the press of a button. Kyle Agnello, junior, has mastered the game of Fortnite with over a thousand victories. Fortnite is a video game…