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California Lutheran University hosts T.O. City Council Panel
On Sept. 17, Thousand Oaks City Council candidates met at California Lutheran University for a candidate forum to discuss their priorities and plans for the city if elected, through interviews with Becca Whitnall and Dr. Haco Hoang. Nominees include Karen Arreola and Mikey Taylor for District 1, Kyle Rohrbach and Gus Gougas for District…
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The community of Conejo Valley supports one another through times of crisis
Introduction: The strength of a community is best revealed when faced with times of crisis, whether that be natural disasters, economic hardship or political uncertainty. In the past 10 years, the community of Ventura County has seen one another through the good and bad, through destruction and rebirth. In the midst of a time…
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Examining the child influencer culture
The security and financial regulations for children in the media have been a heavily debated and controversial topic. As social media is a new reality for the future of entertainment, the position minors have in the industry is growing rapidly with the newfound platforms. The safeguarding put into place for minor content has raised…
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Local community discusses eating disorders and body image
Introduction Eating disorders are classified as serious and sometimes fatal illnesses that can cause significant ailments to one’s overall mental and physical health. Local Ventura County healthcare professionals, experts, students and community members have shared their insights and experiences with eating disorders and the impact of social media on self-perception. Information Disordered eating includes…
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ICE impacts Ventura
Introduction In early 2025, federal immigration enforcement actions intensified across California. In Ventura County, a series of federal immigration raids targeted agricultural workers, leading to over 200 detentions. The raids are a result of President Donald Trump’s objective of reaching 3,000 undocumented immigrant arrests per day, according to the American Immigration Council. Trump’s deportation…
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Students address concerns about new deportation policies
Names indicated with asterisks are pseudonyms for individuals who prefer anonymity due to concerns for their safety. As deportation rates increase in the U.S., many Ventura County students have encountered Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] on and off school grounds. ICE was established in 2003 by the Bush administration as a part of the…
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CVUSD community protects book accessibility
Introduction In our country, there have always been controversies surrounding the banning and censoring of books. Though it often feels far removed from NPHS, with our curriculum consisting heavily of banned literature, there have been debates within the CVUSD. Local parents, teachers, students and admin continue to debate this topic, while several states are…
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Campus incidents force NPHS community to examine safety policies
Introduction: Every day, Newbury Park High School provides a second home for thousands of students. Students who partake in classes before school, along with after school activities, often find themselves spending more time on school grounds than at home. Therefore, many have concluded that campus safety should be a top priority. However, recent events…
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The major impacts AI has sparked in today’s society
Introduction 2025 welcomes a new generation of children, Generation Beta, who will be raised by the fairly new creation of artificial intelligence [AI]. Across the Newbury Park High School campus, teachers, students and faculty have learned the advantages and disadvantages to the use of AI. Teachers have created policies of how AI should be…