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Gymnasts stick the landing on and off the mat
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With deep breaths in and out and arms outstretched, a gymnast must maintain strong focus to perfect their smooth and often dangerous routine. As mental strength is the key to executing a good routine, a gymnast must maintain perfect balance both on the beam and in life. As a gymnast at Victory Gymnastics Academy…
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World News in Brief
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Democrats dominate key state elections in 2025 During the state and local elections, many candidates led to marked results in many of the 2025 state and local elections. In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger was elected governor, marking a shift in the office to the Democratic Party and making her the state’s first female governor. Mikie…
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NPHS rock climbers scale new heights
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Whether it is by scaling a mountainside rock face or conquering an indoor boulder route, NPHS’ rock climbers work to improve their technique in this unique, collaborative sport. A diverse sport, styles of rock climbing vary based on the height of the rock wall as well as the techniques and equipment used. Top roping…
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OCS expands to become a TK-12 school
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Oaks Christian School [OCS] is scheduled to open a transitional kindergarten [TK]-third grade campus at 975 Evenstar Avenue in Westlake Village in August 2026, expanding the institution to encompass grades TK-12. Rob Black, Head Of School, announced the news on March 26 at OC’s annual gala event at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The…
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Diet culture normalizes dysmorphia and eating disorders for teenagers
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Food and appetite are a personal and cultural journey for each individual. The increased bias and misinformation on the health and regulations for young teens is growing and has been growing at an alarming rate for decades. Throughout campus at lunchtime and among the youth of our community, there has been a normalization of…
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Project 8 student wrestlers prepare for the season
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In all sports, working one’s skills outside of their school season is just as important as during the season. Some people go for daily runs, some people go to the gym, but many NPHS wrestlers go to Project 8. Project 8 is a year-round wrestling club team that is utilized by many students at…
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Cutting SNAP benefits harms America’s working class
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Imagine your Thanksgiving table. Can you smell the turkey, the mashed potatoes, the stuffing? Can you hear the laughter and buzz of conversation on America’s most food-centric holiday? This scene might not be the Thanksgiving experience this year for the 42 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] benefits to supplement…
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CVUSD proposes valedictorian policy set for 2028
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During the school board meeting held on Nov. 5, 2025, a presentation about Conejo Valley Unified School District’s [CVUSD] valedictorian policy revision, called the Latin Honors Proposal, was presented by Nicole Judd, Director of High School Education, and other administrators, Emily Nelson, Tasha Beaudoin, Carlos Cardenas and Stephen Lepire. The current valedictorian guidelines follow…
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Prop 50’s success redraws congressional districts
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With 64 percent voting yes and 36 percent opposing out of 8 million Californians, Proposition 50 [Prop 50] was officially passed on Nov. 4. The proposition aims to redraw the state’s congressional districts by adding five additional Democratic seats in the 2026 midterm elections, during which voters cast ballots for congressional and state candidates…
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Panther Closet supplies additional resources for students in need
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Recently created by Celia Ortiz and Tracey McTigue, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] Panther Closet will play a major role in assisting students with basic necessities, such as clothing and food, through donations from the community. While the district-wide Conejo Closet has been a large support for students since 2019, and will continue…