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Suspect revealed in Anne Frank’s betrayal
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For many years, historians have been looking into the prime suspect for the betrayal of Anne Frank and her family. More than 75 years later, a possible suspect has been uncovered. After working for 27 years, retired FBI agent Vince Pankoke has finally discovered a likely culprit: Arnold van den Bergh, a father, Jewish…
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Teacher shortage sparks change in substitute credentials
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CVUSD has been in a teacher and substitute teacher shortage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the CVUSD school board has modified the credentials required to be a substitute teacher, opening up the opportunity to people who previously would not be able to teach. For instance, the pay rate for working…
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Youtube Sensation Adalia Rose Williams dies at 15
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On Jan.15 2021, YouTube star Adalia Rose Williams died at 15 years old from a rare genetic disease. Her death was announced on her Facebook and Instagram pages. “She came into it quietly and left quietly, but her life was far from it,” the Facebook and Instagram posts read. “She touched MILLIONS of people…
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Tennessee school board bans graphic novel “Maus”
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Art Spiegleman’s graphic novel “Maus” was officially banned from the McMinn school district in Tennessee on Jan. 10th after a vote by the district’s school board. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel was targeted for review because of concerns about profanity and female nudity. The book is about Spiegleman’s Jewish parent’s experience in Nazi concentration camps,…
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E-bicycles are endangering trails
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The Conejo Valley has many trails that hikers and bikers like to frequent. However, as e-bicyclists gain in number, many people are calling for them to stop going on trails, their high speeds making people fear getting hit. Motorized and/or electric vehicles are prohibited on federal, state, and local trails, but many still come.…
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James Webb Telescope is a Blasting Success
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Developed in 1996, the James Webb Telescope that was originally set to launch in 2007 has finally launched as of Dec. 25, 2021. On Christmas Day, the new telescope was launched from Arianespace’s ELA-3 launch complex in Europe’s Spaceport located near Kourou, French Guiana. The launch site was located near the equator, which ensured…
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City of Thousand Oaks shifts to Athens Services
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On Jan. 1, Athens Services, a privately owned family garbage business, replaced Waste Management and EJ Harrison and Sons companies in serving the Thousand Oaks residents for garbage pick up and additional services. The prior companies had been serving Thousand Oaks since 1998. The city opened for bid after the City Council collectively decided…
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Voting rights bill struggles through Congress
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The Freedom to Vote Act, a voting rights bill, has been stalled in the Senate as a result of 52 senators blocking the bill. The bill would primarily be against the restrictions on mail-in voting and increased voter ID laws Republicans had recently advocated for. Changes made to the voting process during the 2020…
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District plans to develop new science building
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Currently science teachers are facing issues of teaching in a classroom not properly equipped for their labs and are being forced to rotate rooms per specific course requirements. However, CVUSD has plans for a new science and STEM building to solve these problems. These plans are funded by the Measure I Bond. Jennifer Lockwood,…
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The winter rally spreads the winter spirit
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To kick off the final week of school prior to winter break, ASG hosted the annual winter rally on Dec. 13 to spread some holiday cheer. The rally included different performances: our school’s cheer team, the dance team, Sparkles, and Chamber Choir. The preparation of the rally includes ASG working with the admin and…