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Ventura County moves back into the purple tier
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Ventura County has officially been moved back into the purple tier, a mere couple of weeks after the county received news of being moved to the red tier. The red tier permitted businesses to have indoor dining, gyms to reopen and schools to begin in person attendance. Regarding schools, everything will stay the way…
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TO Library hosts virtual programs
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The Thousand Oaks Library is not only a place to rent books, but it also gives people the opportunity to be tutored, gain volunteer hours and much more. The TO Library continues to host a range of virtual programs for people to enjoy. Brian Chau, senior, volunteers for Thousand Oaks Teen Advisory League (TOTAL),…
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Trump represents inhumanity, not the GOP
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This country has an obvious division between the two major political parties: the Republicans and Democrats. Each side has their own beliefs that should be respected, that is only if their beliefs are moral. The 2020 elections have shown people’s true colors within a heartbeat. This election is not about political parties, it is…
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Community comes together on second anniversary to remember Borderline 12
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Nov. 7 marked two years since the shooting at Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks. The tight-knit community came together as Thousand Oaks mourned and supported the loved ones of the Borderline 12. Social distancing guidelines meant this year’s remembrance had to take a somewhat different form than before. However, it did not…
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California is not a liberal haven
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Conservatives have oftentimes called California a socialist utopia. Fortunately for them, this myth is far removed from the truth. California is the most powerful state in the union both economically and politically, and with that power, California has a massive influence in the political climate across the United States. With its reliable Democratic tendencies…
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Virtual Paper – Issue 3
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Click the following link to access our virtual paper for Issue 3: https://issuu.com/nphspantherprowler/docs/issue3final
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Local community supports LGBTQ+ youth
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The fight for LGBTQ+ rights has made great progress in the 21st century, including the nationwide legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 and anti-discrimination laws aiming to provide the same job opportunities to all Americans. Although legislation has been passed, there is still much work left to do in the normalization and acceptance of…
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Voter suppression continues through the 2020 election
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According to Britannica, voter suppression is “any legal or extralegal measure or strategy whose purpose or practical effect is to reduce voting, or registering to vote, by members of a targeted racial group, political party, or religious community.” Voter suppression occurred across the nation in order to deter voters from participating in this 2020…
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High school delay provides crucial time for preparation
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On Oct. 20, the CVUSD Board of Education voted 4-1 with an honorary yes from student trustee Addie Craig to send high schools back to in-person learning on Jan. 19, the start of the second semester. This is roughly two months after middle and elementary returns. Waiting until Jan. 19 will allow time for…
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NPHS gains an Esports team
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At the start of this school year, Stephen Lepire, principal, announced that our school would be starting our own Esports team. Joseph Calaba, Michael Weingarden and Richard Bateman are the three teacher leads of the team, working together to create a fun environment where students can compete in video games. Lepire has taken the…