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The Boy and the Heron illustrates creativity in cinema
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The Boy and the Heron delivers one of the most creative and original stories of the past year. In Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, a boy and his father move from Tokyo to his aunt’s home in the countryside, where he encounters an unusual heron and embarks on a mission. The film differs from other…
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Kate Cox faces the toll of U.S. abortion bans
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On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a five-decade old decision that protected a woman’s right to receive an abortion. With this constitutional right reversed, 14 U.S. states have enacted a near-total abortion ban with very few exceptions. Kate Cox, a 31-year-old mother of two, filed a lawsuit against the…
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Wonka cast purely imagines new rendition
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Published in 1964, Rohld Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” tells the story of a young, poor boy selected to visit the prestigious Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory alongside four other children, who are introduced to Wonka and his Oompa Loompas in an absurd twist of events. Since the book’s publication, it has become a…
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Dancers perform an uplifting winter dance concert
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Newbury Park High School’s various dance classes and competitive dance team showcased a blend of emotional, contemplative, and energetic performances at their annual Winter Dance Concert, entitled “Affirmations”. Cameo Carolan, Dance Program Director and Competitive Dance Team Advisor, felt when deciding the theme that winter performances often gravitate toward Christmas, despite the many different…
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805 Night Market brings flavors to Thousand Oaks
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Traveling all over Southern California, the 805 Night Market made its way to Thousand Oaks on Dec. 16-17. Over 30 vendors participated at Cal Lutheran University in representing culture and helping bring the Conejo Valley community together to celebrate heartwarming spirit. Although the main attraction of the 805 Night Market is the wide variety…
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NPHS Baseball spreads holiday cheer
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Spirited baseball players’ voices and festive music punctuated the crisp December evening. The air was filled with the aroma of fresh pine and spruce trees and the strings of colored lights gave off a soft glow. This was the atmosphere of the NPHS baseball team’s tree lot two weeks before Christmas. Hoping to raise…
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Jewish protester killed at Westlake rally
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On Nov. 5, a protest took place on Westlake and Thousand Oaks Boulevards concerning the Israel-Hamas war, and on Nov. 6, a man died from injuries sustained at said protest. Paul Kessler,age 69, was protesting as a part of the pro-Israel group when he was struck over the head by a megaphone after an…
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Newbury Park hosts Diwali celebration
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More than one billion people celebrate Diwali around the world. Here, in Newbury Park, Diwali traditions vary from those in India, but this festival of lights continues to bring families together for the festival’s five nights. On Saturday, Nov. 11, celebrations began at the Dos Vientos Community Center, honoring culture through traditional foods, attire,…
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The Morning Show ignites tension in its three seasons
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“The Morning Show” is a television program on Apple TV centered around the goings on of a Morning News program, full of drama, tension, humor and narcissism. The show encompasses the complexities that come with various jobs in a new station. It visualizes news stations on and off camera, resulting in it being unique…
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Music Corner
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Continuing the journey of reclaiming her albums from Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift rereleased her “1989” album titled, “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” following months of anticipation and excitement. The album contains all the classics and five new songs from the vault. As I write this article, my leg is tapping to the rhythm of “Suburban…