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Virtual Paper – Issue 5
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Click on the following link to access our virtual, designed paper for Issue 5: https://issuu.com/nphspantherprowler/docs/issue5final
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Teachers must be prioritized to receive the vaccine
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State and federal governments have conducted an inadequate rollout of vaccine doses. With a change in national leadership, hopefully our government bodies will be able to do better. However, the root problem behind the lack of vaccination for teachers goes much deeper than just the quantity of doses. If reopening schools is truly a…
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Acacia Day of Service provides for all
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Beth Neal, vice president of the Acacia PTA Board, hosted a food drive on Jan. 17 at Acacia Elementary School in order to help those in need of food. People across the entire community were able to come together and donate about 4000 pounds of food to Adelante Comunidad Conejo. According to their website,…
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Local businesses get hit with COVID-19
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Local businesses have been struggling throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but not as severely as now, as case numbers continue to increase in Newbury Park. As a result, many local restaurant employees have contracted the coronavirus, leading to restaurants shutting down and restricting their hours. One popular business that has been recently impacted by infection…
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High schools remain closed until further notice
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On Jan. 15, the announcement was made that all high schools in CVUSD will be starting the second semester completely remote, while elementary and middle schools will resume in-person learning. This action was put into place due to the fact that our county currently resides in the purple tier. New guidance from the California…
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Stimulus checks distributed to Americans in need
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On Dec. 21, Congress approved the COVID-19 relief bill that would give eligible citizens stimulus checks to help make up for unemployment across the country due to the pandemic. The bill consisted of $900 billion in order to provide $600 per person and any child dependents for all qualified Americans. However, before the bill…
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Club volleyball set over the nets
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Hitting over nets and serving across court floors, many club volleyball players across Newbury Park are returning to the courts. Despite challenges, these girls have made accommodations to practice so they can continue to perform their best. Practicing during the pandemic creates many precautions to keep all of the players safe. Brooke MacFayden, junior,…
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Prison inmates need better COVID-19 protocols
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The general public are not the only people suffering from COVID-19. Prisons around the U.S. have been experiencing high numbers of cases and deaths of guards and prisoners. According to the New York Times, there have been over 480 thousand infected guards and inmates; among them, at least 2,100 deaths. Because there are limited…
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Maskless events endanger countless lives
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During the holiday season, multiple maskless events took place locally. These events sparked much controversy amongst locals in regards to whether or not it was ethical to not wear masks. The smart choice would obviously be to wear masks, but others feel the need to not follow health guidelines. On Dec. 13 and Dec.…
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Club softball slides through the season
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Club softball teams around Newbury Park have not let the pandemic get in their way. With tournaments and practices continuing, the girls perform to the best of their abilities while taking precautions as they head back to the fields. Going from a set schedule to no in-person practice was a tough transition for some…