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Hockey club holds high potential
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Ice hockey is not a sport offered by NPHS athletics. However, that has not stopped students from playing it. The NPHS hockey club allows students to play ice hockey in a casual setting and interact with other enthusiasts. Kyle Agnello, senior, has been playing hockey since he was nine. He joined the club in…
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Athletic trainers work behind the spotlight
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While the athletes are giving their best on the field, a group of students are silently watching from the crowd, constantly alert for any emergency situation that may happen. Although many people may not notice them in the game, the athletic trainers are an integral part in the athletic department. The main job of…
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Boys’ basketball swishes into season
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The boys varsity basketball team, with its diverse range of players from freshmen to seniors, started its season strong, with a record of 17-6 . The season has been going well, according to Andrew Wilson, senior. “We’ve had our ups and downs but we’re a tight knit group and are looking to end our…
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Satire hops into “Jojo Rabbit”
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If you have been following film over the last year, you have probably seen a particular movie make headlines. “Jojo Rabbit” is a film that has attracted controversy for its subject matter and left critics divided. Directed by Taika Waititi, the movie takes place in Nazi Germany and follows the life of Jojo, a…
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Skywalker doesn’t rise to all the expectations
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JJ Abrams returns to direct his second Star Wars movie, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Fans have been anticipating this movie since the release of “The Force Awakens” in 2015. After nine films, three full trilogies, and three generations of actors, the saga finally comes to an end. Critics tore the movie apart, giving…
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2020 census offers jobs to teens
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Starting March of 2020, the United States Census Bureau will conduct a nationwide census and there will be an opportunity for high school students to become involved. Vanessa Moreno, media specialist with the Los Angeles Census Bureau, extended a job offer to high school students who are certified to legally work, are currently 18…
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Acacia holds MLK Day of service
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In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr., the Acacia Magnet Elementary School PTA held its second annual community day of service over the long weekend on Monday, Jan. 20. The event was overseen by Beth Pearcey Neal, who also led the event last year. “It was an idea to evangelize the local CVUSD community…
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Youth Internship Program (CITY) ends
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The Community Internships Training Youth program (CITY) is ending this year after four successful years due to lack of funding. VC Innovates, which had insured the program these past four years, did not have its grant renewed by the state, so the funds that made CITY run were no longer viable. CITY allowed incoming…
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Thousand Oaks store locations close their doors
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With the influx of online stores and free shipping making shopping easier than ever, the number of brick and mortar shops in Thousand Oaks is on a steady decline. Many stores that have been in business for years or even decades are closing their doors. As 2020 rolls in, there are a mass of…
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The tables have turned in the battle against tobacco
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Tobacco addiction has become a significant issue across the nation, from vaping, to underage use, to purchasing tobacco. As of Dec. 20, 2019, a new law regarding the purchase of tobacco products has been passed. The United States federal government has officially raised the age for purchasing tobacco products and vapes to 21 years…