creativity

  • Local art paints a picture of community

    Local art paints a picture of community

    Art is all around, provoking not only thought and emotion, but also fostering community. In Newbury Park, local artists have unique opportunities to display their talents, and on campus, art takes form in a multitude of ways. Newbury Park High School [NPHS] students can foster their love for art or explore a new passion…

  • Studio Channel Islands inspires creativity for local artists

    Studio Channel Islands inspires creativity for local artists

    At Studio Channel Islands, local artists have different motivations as to why they create their art. Elana Kundell, Peggy Pownall and Micheal Rohde are just some of the many that  found their artistic home at 2222 Ventura Blvd in Camarillo, Studio Channel Islands.  Kundell’s art career started when she was just a child, as…

  • Fear is a fundamental part of creativity and innovation

    Fear is a fundamental part of creativity and innovation

    Gothicism at its core is an art form, and horror is its child, born from its thick roots in folklore and religious traditions. Portrayals of the afterlife, the demonic and the guiding principle of evil being embodied in a person, manifests into tales of beasts, vampires, werewolves and spirits. While both genres share similar…

  • Students exhibit artistic creations at annual art show

    Students exhibit artistic creations at annual art show

    From 3D pieces to printed poetry, students from Newbury Park High School’s various art and photography classes showcased their creative expression in the art show from March 4 to 7 in the cafeteria.   Buggin’ around – Devika Nair, sophomore, is currently taking AP photography and was one of the photographers in the art…

  • Creativity drives intelligence

    Creativity drives intelligence

    There is a scientific theory, the idea of being “left-brain or right-brain dominant.” Left brain thinkers are analytical or methodical, and right-brain thinkers are said to be more creative. The left-brainers use logic and the right-brainers use subjectivity. AKA, good at math and not good at math. Normally, people are one or another, which…

  • Loving Vincent showcases creativity

    Loving Vincent showcases creativity

    It is more common than ever for people to complain about the lack of creativity in the movie industry. The incessant grumbling about how no one can make an “original movie” is in itself a monologue that is overused, although it is not unwarranted; the majority of 21st century movies (especially rom coms, action…

  • Charly Taylor embroiders her way to success

    Charly Taylor embroiders her way to success

    Many small creators have used this time at home to create their own small businesses, like Charly Taylor, freshman, and her small Etsy shop, Happy Hats Embroidery. Inspired by the boredom and extra time quarantine had brought to her, Taylor has been selling embroidered bucket hats for the past four months. Embroidering all of…

  • Maddy Mekari flexes her kicks

    Maddy Mekari flexes her kicks

    Running a small business is hard work, but for Maddy Mekari, junior, it’s worth it. Maddy paints custom shoes and runs her business on Instagram. She posts all of her commissions on her page, @maddys_custom_kicks, and people can directly message her if they want her to customize a pair of shoes for them. Maddy…

  • Students personalize IOS 14 backgrounds

    Students personalize IOS 14 backgrounds

    On Sep. 16, Apple released a new update, iOS 14. This new update allows its users to customize their home screens in a variety of new ways, with new features including, widgets, that can either be photos, the time, date, weather, etc, and changing app icons to fit with any specific theme one desires.…

  • Make something original

    Make something original

    Do you like imagination? Well, too bad. We’re killing it. But, imagination is important for us to advance society and to keep ourselves entertained. How many people put their own spins on the same meme or dance or stupid TikTok while barely adding their own thing? And it’s not just trends on the internet…