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Labor shortages cause an economic crisis
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The labor shortage is an economic crisis that has risen exponentially during the pandemic. The “Wall Street Journal” states that there are millions of openings. “More than a year and a half into the pandemic, the U.S. is still missing around 4.3 million workers. That’s how much bigger the labor force would be if…
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Class of 2022 celebrates with Senior Sunrise
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As school returns to normal, the class of 2022 gathered together to celebrate the first senior event of the school year. On Sept. 29, seniors filed onto the football field to experience the annual Senior Sunrise. Thea Duc, senior class vice president, is one of many who have been in charge of the planning…
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Microchip demands are at an all time high
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Computer chips are everywhere. With the influx of electronics in the 21st century, the demand for electronic chips has skyrocketed. Due to the pandemic, microchip factories are struggling to keep up with demands. These chips control processes such as water plants, powerlines, and even your Wifi router. A computer chip is defined as a…
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Reign of Terror brings frights to Thousand Oaks
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Spooks, haunts and jumpscares are some of the highlights of the Halloween season. In Conejo Valley, a special highlight of October is the annual Reign of Terror haunted house, located in the Janss Marketplace off Moorpark Road. The award winning attraction is equipped with 130 rooms that create a minute tour.. The theme for…
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The stigma around community college needs to be erased
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NPHS offers many opportunities through the International Baccalaureate program, numerous Advanced Placement classes and a wide range of clubs and extracurriculars. It comes as no surprise that many of our students go on to attend some of the highest ranking colleges in the nation. However, this high-achieving environment creates a pressure to follow in…
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Drew Caswell dances their heart out
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As the NPHS football field lights up again and the bleachers fill with roaring crowds, the Panther dance crew is back to performing at halftime shows. On their team, they carry Drew Caswell, junior, the first male dance member on the team since 2019. Prior to being on the Dance team, Caswell has danced…
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Protesters march for female reproductive rights
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On Saturday, Oct. 4, a march to protect female reproductive rights was held at Ventura County Hall. The protesters held various signs that read “Reproductive Rights are Human Rights,” “Keep your laws and paws off my body,” and “I support a woman’s right to choose.” Many different people spoke out to the crowd about…
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New teachers arrive at NPHS
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The return to on-campus learning sees many fresh faces on our teaching staff. Teachers like Alejandro Fernandez, Jenna Chappel, and Andrea Ganon, have all joined the NPHS faculty this year. Fernandez, a US government and world history teacher, decided to teach at NPHS because of the Newcomer Program. “I was an English learner myself…
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Best dance crew steals the spotlight
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Have you ever wondered what a dancing football player would look like? Best Dance Crew, which took place Friday, Oct. 8, was full of energy, dances, celebrity judges and surprises. Different programs such as IB diploma, NPHS staff and various sports teams each took the stage as they showed off their hours of work…
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Squid Game brings a new perspective to wealth
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The new Netflix show “Squid Game” was released, and viewers are already beginning to anticipate a new season. Even though the show is not originally in English, many people have been raving about the emotions this show will bring to you within the first season. The show starts with a company gathering 456 random…