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Behind juvenile bars, behind concrete walls
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Drowned in acres of farmland in northwest Camarillo, the Ventura County Youth Correctional Facility closed its prison cell doors for the last time on June 30, 2023. The facility was one of the three state-wide juvenile prisons permanently shut down after Governor Newsom signed SB 823 into law in 2020. It has been nearly…
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NPHS students bring characters to life onstage
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Written, directed and performed by students, original characters came to life on the Newbury Park Performing Arts Center stage. When it comes to theater, the reflection of a student is no longer seen as they transform themselves into the character that they are portraying on stage. How is it, that as an audience, we…
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“Quiet on Set” exposes reality of child stardom
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A new documentary exposing Nickelodeon producers, titled Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, recently dropped on streaming platform, Max. Since then, the entire series has dropped, which features many actors and producers who worked closely with Dan Schneider and suffered from his alleged emotional and sexual abuse. Throughout the documentary, many…
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VCAS makes a difference one paw at a time
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One of the busiest times of the year for shelters is after the holiday season, during which many have surprised their loved ones with furry companions. Although some opted to buy and others chose to adopt, adoption fees at Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) have been lowered to accommodate the capacity of the shelter.…
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Hunger Games prequel exceeds expectations
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After years of anticipation, speculation, and excitement, “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” has finally been released in theaters, and let us begin by saying it has undoubtedly exceeded expectations. The movie is a prequel to the popular series, “The Hunger Games”, written by Suzanna Collins that was then adapted into…
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Measure I funds opportunities for students
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Summary Measure I is a bond measure that was voted on in 2014, providing the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) with $197,000,000. The purpose of the money is “providing safe, well-maintained classrooms, repairing/replacing electrical, plumbing, and roofing systems, as well as repairing, constructing, acquiring, and equipping sites/facilities, and improving safety/security,” as stated by…
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The Child Welfare System impacts youth nationally
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The child welfare system is overwhelmed. In this system, a minor who has been taken away from their biological parents is placed in an institution, group home, relative placement, or private home of a state certified caregiver. Those working to preserve the physical and emotional safety of youth are currently fighting a lack of…
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Threat of gun violence looms over community
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Across the United States of America, there is one issue that appears on the radio, in newspaper headlines and is broadcasted amongst news channels over and over. The impact on citizens of all ages, particularly children, in every state, is always outstanding, and over the past few decades, the frequency at which incidents of…
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Seniors make the most of their last year
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Before the senior class heads off to wherever their future takes them, they spent their last year of high school bonding with their friends. The senior class board planned multiple senior events throughout the year to ensure an exciting last nine months on campus. These events include but are not limited to, the senior…
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Ms. Dogancay wins teacher of the year
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On May 19, Debbie Dogancay, NPHS’ very own IB coordinator and science teacher, was named the Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Dogancay has been a teacher at NPHS for 22 years, and this is the first time she’s won this coveted award. “It’s a little strange to be singled out in this way…