Teaching beyond the subject The warm San Marcos air was thick with emotion as the Led Zeppelin song, “Stairway to Heaven,” floated through the atmosphere. Listening to the music, the collection of people were united in their love for one who had left too soon, but touched the lives of many. They were celebrating…
What it makes students feel Across the nation, people look in the mirror, and what they see is not what they want. Instead of an ideal body, demonstrated through advertisements, magazines and models, they see a different reflection. Even when they have healthy bodies, these media outlets influence young teenagers’ perceptions of what their…
Addressing the issue SAT. ACT. AP. IB. While these abbreviations sound foreign to those outside school, what they mean for the future of the students is of utmost priority in an increasingly more competitive academic environment. Newbury Park High School is unique compared to other schools in the district as it offers the…
The Heart of Hanukkah “We wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “I wanna wish you a Merry Christ-” Click. “All I want for Christ-” Click. Switching from one radio station to the next these days, the ever looming tones of Christmas fill the air. While this music may be enjoyable, there’s more to the…
Facing a line of tired eyes, Sami Griffin, junior, prepares for the busy workday by taking orders, grinding beans, and mixing drinks. Griffin spent her summer behind the counter at a local Starbucks. Although it meant sacrificing part of her summer, making her own money and being in a fun environment made the whole…
Under fire for issues regarding abortion services, Planned Parenthood, a reproductive health organization, is facing a demand for defunding. For some, Planned Parenthood is a retroactive solution associated with shame and regret. However, for Rory Smith, sophomore, Planned Parenthood provides easily accessible and necessary care. Until about a month ago, Smith suffered from severe menstrual cramps.…
The Stigma and the Science Over 24 million people in the US have an eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. However, despite the sheer number of people affected by these disorders, there remain many misconceptions and incorrect assumptions surrounding their legitimacy as mental disorders. Many people develop…