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Local Camarillo band Par5 rocks the stage
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Local Ventura County band Par5, made up of juniors Darwin Rowland (NPHS), Jeffrey Saner (NPHS), Sawyer Talent (RCHS) and Kaleb Manlutac (RCHS), has taken fans by storm with their stage presence and songwriting. Despite starting less than a year ago, Par5 has brought numerous performances to the Ventura County stages, making a notable breakthrough…
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A witch hunt is brewing in Springfield, OH
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“They’re eating the dogs…They’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” are the now-famous words uttered by candidate Donald Trump at the presidential debate on Sept. 10. Trump was referring to the debunked theory that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, OH are stealing and eating people’s pets, a theory that was peddled by…
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Athletes unlock peak performance with their mindset
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Whether on the court or on the field, on the stage or in the water, people create energy doing the things they love. Sports are such a fundamental part of people’s lives, regardless if they enjoy watching them or are a dedicated player. Human connection comes from leaving the comfort zones we are confined…
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Hollywood drama distracts us from reality
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As a teenage girl living on the outskirts of L.A., I have always had a front row seat to the shimmering bubble of Hollywood. Universal Studios was my go-to summer amusement park and I grew up in awe of the art of film and movie sets. Behind the scenes glimpses of my favorite childhood…
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Girls’ flag football touches down another season
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The flag football team’s energy blows the stadium away. Win or lose, the players are always excited to step onto the field and give it their all. Even on the sidelines, teammates cheer each other on and bring their utmost enthusiasm to every game. The emotional and physical dynamic between all the girls is…
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The weight of tomorrow is heavy today
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I have spent my entire life waiting to go to college, a place where I will have more freedom than ever before. As a junior, I have about a year left to decide where I want to apply. I never understood how someone was able to narrow 6,000 colleges to only 10, from 50…
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Generation Alpha is unwilling to read
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When I think back to my childhood, some of my fondest memories involve reading. Whether I remember calm afternoons spent at the Barnes and Noble café or going to “Read to a Dog” events at the library with my mom, I can recall the immense joy I felt over all things reading and writing.…
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Rescue team saves man in drainage pipe
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Amid one of California’s notorious heatwaves, on Sept. 8, 2024, Ventura County first responders worked to free a man trapped in a 36-inch drainage pipe located on a private ranch close to Potrero Road within the Lake Sherwood area. Information detailing the circumstances surrounding how the 37-year-old man, who has not yet been identified,…
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“A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder” brings the popular book series to life
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What would you do for the truth? The film adaptation of the beloved YA book “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” by Holly Jackson, was released to Netflix on Aug. 1. It tells the story of Pippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi, played by Emma Myers, a teen girl eager to solve the murder of Andi Bell,…
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Distance makes the heart grow fonder
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Since my closest friend moved away, I finally understand what the phrase “distance makes the heart grow fonder” truly means. This past June, my best friend, Eloise Etheridge, moved from California to Berlin, Germany. I met Eloise in middle school at a mutual friend’s birthday party, and we have been inseparable ever since. Honestly,…