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Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap
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Brittney Yevette Griner, a professional player for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), was arrested in February of last year and subsequently held in a Russian prison for several months. Whilst flying in Russia for her off-season practices, Griner was detained at a customs checkpoint by security at an airport…
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UC campuses are striking for a change
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All over California, thousands of students are on strike against University of California (UC)–the world’s leading public research university system. The protesters, postdoctoral scholars, academic researchers and graduate students employed as researchers, instructors, teaching assistants, tutors and readers are aiming to have higher wages, improved leave for parents and caregivers, childcare support and full…
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Respiratory syncytial virus spreads like wildfire
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes infection in the respiratory tract, and is especially contagious in children and those with prior respiratory issues. The symptoms of RSV are similar to a cold, but can be severe among infants due to a weak immune system. Mild symptoms include a runny…
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Third Prime Minister is the Charm
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Following Liz Truss’ resignation, Rishi Sunak, a British politician, was elected unopposed into the position of British Prime Minister after winning the Conservative Party’s leadership contest on Oct. 24. Winning the election, he is the first person of color to become prime minister in British history. Through the past eight months, the United Kingdom’s…
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Nancy Pelosi’s husband attacked in residence
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Paul Pelosi, husband of the United States Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, was attacked in his own home late last month. Paul awoke in the early hours on the morning of Oct. 28 to a man with a hammer inquiring about Paul’s wife. When the assailant became aware of the fact that Nancy…
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Massive hurricanes strike Puerto Rico and Florida
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Over the past few weeks, hurricanes have ravaged Florida and Puerto Rico, killing dozens and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Hurricane Fiona was the first to strike, hitting Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, 2022, five years after Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage and left much of the island without power. After…
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Amini’s death sparks world-wide protests
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The choice of wearing a hijab is a freedom those within the United States are fortunate to have, while women in Iran face prejudice for not wearing one. On Sept. 16, Mahsa Amini lost her life on the way to Tehran after being brutally abused by policemen. The morality police noticed that a piece…
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CVUSD condemns misinformation
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On Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, CVUSD sent out a letter from the district’s school board. The subject of the letter addressed numerous online campaigns that were spreading misinformation about Conejo Valley schools, their employees and district staff. Among these campaigns, two voicemail messages were left for Superintendent Mark McLaughlin, one directed at the Board…
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Fentanyl crisis plagues America
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With Halloween just around the corner, the consumption of candy from a stranger has people worried about what could be in store with the increasing effects of the new fentanyl crisis. According to the CDC, fentanyl was the leading cause for the record number of drug poisoning and overdose deaths just last year. Around…
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NPHS reacts to heatwave
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On Sept. 4, the temperature in Thousand Oaks reached 109 degrees fahrenheit, creating a a significant spike in a week and a half long heatwave. NPHS Principal Stephen Lepire explained how this affected the school. “We’ve been advising the PE teachers to be cautious about what [they’re] doing. We had a power outage over…