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Energy drinks cause more harm than good
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At school, I can see my peers drinking energy drinks in almost every classroom. However, energy drinks are addictive, artificial and can cause many health problems. I remember the first time I made coffee; I was surprised how the bitter coffee beans turned into a tasty caffeinated beverage. Unlike coffee, energy drinks have no…
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Magnus Alt philosophizes through senior year
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Plato, Aristotle and Socrates are known as the greatest philosophers of all time. Although he is still developing his skills as a young philosopher, Magnus Alt, senior, enjoys engaging in lively discussions in International Baccalaureate [IB] Philosophy, learning about the divided line and the Tripartite soul. Beyond philosophy, Alt has many diverse interests, including…
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How to win the war with yourself
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Everyone is fighting a silent battle, whether they realize it or not. A gory, bloody, merciless battle with their greatest opponent: themself. When I was a little girl, I had a recurring dream: a twisted, demented, recurring dream. My slumber revealed to me my truest and most vulnerable wish. I wanted to completely change…
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Generative AI app to be introduced in CVUSD
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A recent proposal has been made by the Conejo Valley Unified School District [CVUSD] to pilot student access and full teacher access to Magic School, an artificial intelligence [AI] application that provides administrative assistance for teachers and students. If passed, Walnut Elementary, Sycamore Canyon School and Thousand Oaks High School would gain app access.…
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New teacher travels to success at NPHS
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From the East Coast to the West Coast, Megan DaRold, Advanced Placement [AP] World History teacher, has shared her passion for history with students for four years. In addition to AP World History, she teaches a hybrid, seventh-period College Prep Government and Economics class that meets in person every Tuesday. On July 30, DaRold…
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The government shutdown jeopardizes national climate efforts
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The U.S. government has been shut down since Sept. 30. This not only affects federal workers and U.S. citizens, but it also impacts the Earth’s climate by removing funding needed to maintain national parks and climate change research. The decisions made in the Capitol Building are impacting everyone from federal workers to local hikers…
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College representative visits inform potential students
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For some, the most daunting challenge of applying to college is the first step—the college list. With nearly 4,000 universities in the United States, creating a balanced list of schools to apply to can be a large task. At Newbury Park High School [NPHS], the College and Careers Center [CCC] provides access to numerous…
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Girls’ varsity lacrosse grows closer together in times of shifting leadership
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For many teams in the athletic program, a strong coach is critical for the success and growth of players. Within the Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse team at Newbury Park, this role has been a constantly shifting one since the 2022 school year. In the past four years, the 2026 season seniors have welcomed a new…
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“The Long Walk” takes viewers on an emotional journey
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“The Long Walk,” a movie based on Stephen King’s short story, took me through a long, emotional ride in theaters. This movie takes place in a dystopian world where 50 boys, one from each of the 50 states, walk until there is one winner. If contestants stop walking, they will be eliminated from the…
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There was nothing casual about seeing Chappell Roan
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I have never been so thankful for the pink glitter remnants that have stuck themselves onto my face, and I have never been so grateful for the soreness on calves that ached with each step. Both are a reminder of a pivotal event of my teenage years. On Oct. 10, my life changed when…