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Makenna Koffee caffeinates Ventura County
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Filled with beachy decor and the smell of freshly roasted coffee beans, Makenna Koffee offers handmade drinks and employment to students at Newbury Park High School [NPHS]. From its beginnings as a coffee truck primarily in Simi Valley, California, Makenna Koffee has now expanded to 7 locations along with another arriving soon in Newbury…
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EARThS science lab fosters engaged learning
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From the jumping spider to the rainbow trout fry, EARThS Magnet Elementary School’s life science lab is crawling with creatures with which students have the opportunity to interact. Taking the bearded dragon on walks is just one of many responsibilities that Juliette Gibson and Stephanie Cipriano-Ceringa took on as life science teachers post-lockdown. “I…
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Men have an advantage in the dance industry
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The dance industry is one of the most competitive entertainment fields, and boys and men have the upper hand. Over the past nine years, I have spent countless hours dancing, auditioning and watching performances, and I routinely notice that boys have more opportunities than girls because of how few male competitive dancers there are…
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A friend to all is a friend to none
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I remember when I was a child, I loved to spend my time on the playground during my lunchtime break at school. I recall the many times before leaving the classroom that my teacher would remind my classmates and I to include each other in our activities, whether that be on the swings, slide…
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T.O. Teen Center’s Battle of the Bands displays local talent
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Live music is a performance that spans cultures and generations, and it is a necessary aspect of any community. Hosted by the Thousand Oaks Teen Center, the Battle of the Bands competition attracted local high school bands to battle it out for a 500-dollar prize. The bands of this year’s battle included StandBy, WaveAsYouGoBy,…
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“Wicked” defies viewers’ negative expectations
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After over a decade of anticipation, “Wicked” the movie adaptation is finally here and has exceeded audience expectations. From the plot, to the acting, to the technical elements, all bases were covered and the production truly carried the magic of Oz into theaters. “Wicked” follows the story of what happens before the book, “The…
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ASG fosters an environment for leaders to create an impact
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Among all the event planning, poster boards and festivities, Associated Student Government [ASG] creates more than what meets the eye. From informational reels to every decorated dance, Chris Soury, ASG adviser, oversees the ASG class. Soury has been in charge of the ASG program for the last three years. “The most rewarding part [of managing…
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Inflation, who needs it? Let’s talk sushi.
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Food is a huge part of culture, community and enjoyment. It brings together families and friends; it is often people’s first memories. Food is not just a part of survival, it is belonging. So, when I think about food now, as a teenager who does not have time to make every meal and does…
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Generation Alpha is unwilling to read
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When I think back to my childhood, some of my fondest memories involve reading. Whether I remember calm afternoons spent at the Barnes and Noble café or going to “Read to a Dog” events at the library with my mom, I can recall the immense joy I felt over all things reading and writing.…
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Youth voices will not be silenced
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College students across the United States have jeopardized their chances of celebrating a traditional graduation season. USC canceled graduation citing concern for violent uprisings because the valedictorian is a known activist for Gaza victims. Attributing a greater importance to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment Movement, students are demanding university divestment from any economic ties with…