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  • Are the new iPhones worth the price tag?

    Usually 9 comes after 8, but in this case it is an… X? That is what being worth over $700 billion does to a company. Apple once again has changed the game with the release of two new phones, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X.   The iPhone 8 offers little difference from…

  • Caption Contest #2: September 15, 2017

    Caption Contest #2 Drawing by Alyssa Boedigheimer, concept by Maya Chari, Contest #2, September 15, 2017 This cartoon needs a caption – by you! Each month, the Prowler will present a new cartoon on our website where you can submit your most clever caption ideas. The top three captions will be voted on by…

  • “Rick and Morty”: Bringing nihilism to contemporary television with biting humor

    “Rick and Morty” is the best comedy series on television. Arriving at the tail end of a renaissance in video content, the show appeals to a cynical and young audience while still incorporating clever humor and smart character/plot development. Rick, an alcoholic super-genius, and his less than intelligent grandson Morty are the main figures…

  • Is Marvel studios or Marvel Netflix better?

    In the age of comic book movies, Marvel Comics seems to be leading the game. Since 2008, starting with “Iron Man,” they have released a series of movies that all contribute to a broader storyline. In 2015, they also debuted their first Netflix original show, “Daredevil.” Marvel Studios has done a great job so…

  • Could renewable energy be the answer to our energy problems?

    In recent years, the U.S. has increasingly been using renewable energy instead of nonrenewable sources, such as methane and petroleum. Yet, renewable energy sources still only make up less than 15 percent of the nation’s energy use, the rest being either nuclear or nonrenewable energy. The renewable energy sources that the world currently exploits…

  • Fall Events

    If you enjoy having fun while staying active, the 2017 Adventure Run in Thousand Oaks is the event for you! On Sept. 21 and Oct. 19 you can embark on a journey with friends for free. As motivation the event offers the opportunity to collect raffle tickets through your miles ran. If you choose…

  • Senior PSA: College information dates to write down

    While I am thankfully not writing my college applications this year, college is still right around the corner, and for those of you who are writing them, or who are just interested in their future like me, here are some important information and dates for all of your college needs. CSU Presentation: Even if…

  • Coding a new experience: first STEM make-a-thon launches

    Hunched over the electrical modules, Robert Liu, eighth grader at Colina Middle School, works with his partner to create a light from scratch. After the workshop they attended earlier on Monday, they swiftly accomplished this, the light glowing brightly, and were soon able to make it change colors. But they did not learn this…

  • Cavs and Warriors Meet in the Finals yet again

    The clock ticks down. 10 seconds left in the game. Wade passes to Butler. He takes some  dribbles and looks at the clock. Five seconds left. The shot goes up and everyone holds their breath. Chicago wins Game One at the buzzer! Every year, NBA teams try to clinch a spot in the playoffs.…

  • How John Oliver revolutionized modern news media

    The popular political commentary show Last Week Tonight airs Sundays at 11PM on HBO. In the first season of the show, John Oliver’s comedic review of global and national issues garnered four million viewers. By the next season, an additional six hundred thousand more people turned on their televisions every Sunday night. Oliver’s rant…