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Hunger Games prequel exceeds expectations
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After years of anticipation, speculation, and excitement, “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” has finally been released in theaters, and let us begin by saying it has undoubtedly exceeded expectations. The movie is a prequel to the popular series, “The Hunger Games”, written by Suzanna Collins that was then adapted into…
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Thousand Oaks Honors Borderline 12 and Survivors
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On Tuesday, Nov. 7, members of the Thousand Oaks community gathered at the Healing Garden in Conejo Creek Park for the fifth anniversary of the tragic Borderline shooting. The memorial remembered and celebrated the 12 lives lost, the survivors and first responders. The Healing Garden was dedicated on the one-year anniversary of the Borderline…
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Planning Commission rejects general plan due to concerns over “Borchard property”
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On Monday, Nov. 13, the Thousand Oaks City Planning Commission was set to vote on recommending the adoption of the Thousand Oaks 2045 general plan to the city council. The resolution was not passed in a 2-2 vote, with committee members Justin Link and Mic Farris dissenting. The opposition was due, in part, to…
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Measure I funds opportunities for students
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Summary Measure I is a bond measure that was voted on in 2014, providing the Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) with $197,000,000. The purpose of the money is “providing safe, well-maintained classrooms, repairing/replacing electrical, plumbing, and roofing systems, as well as repairing, constructing, acquiring, and equipping sites/facilities, and improving safety/security,” as stated by…
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18 murdered in deadliest shooting in Maine’s history
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On Oct. 26, Robert Card killed 18 people and injured 13 at a bar and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine. Days later, Card was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This shooting was the deadliest mass killing in all of Maine’s history; there have been over 500 mass shootings in 2023 according to…
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Uber, Lyft to pay $328 million in New York settlement
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Following an investigation from Letitia James, the attorney general of New York , Uber and Lyft will have to pay a settlement of $328 million. Uber owes more than Lyft, with their share of the settlement being $290 million, and Lyft’s share being $38 million. The purpose of the settlement is to rectify the…
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LA fire leads to partial freeway closure
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On Saturday, Nov. 11, a pallet fire erupted in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to vehicles, trailers, and buildings exposed to fire at 12:22am. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This led to the partial closure of the 10 freeway, which did not reopen until Nov. 19.…
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High costs at universities limit student opportunities
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A common question from teens when they are getting ready to go into college is “Is a 4-year worth the money?” and it’s a genuinely good question. In the long run, it depends on what experience you want. Financially, it may not be the best option, but for experiences such as sports and social…
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Student VS Teacher (Two Coull 4 School)
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Taylor Coull/Freshman and Tiffani Coull/History 1. What is the name of Taylor Swift’s most recent re-recorded album? Taylor: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Tiffani: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” (Duh!) A: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” 1-1 Players gonna play play play play play. 2. What is the abbreviation for the state of Oklahoma? Taylor: OK Tiffani: OK A: OK…
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Newbury Park “cain’t say no” to Oklahoma!
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On Sept. 8 – 12, the community gathered for the highly anticipated NPHS fall musical that rode in on a shiny little surrey. Oklahoma set the evening off with beautiful southern skies and lead performances by Darwin Rowland, Allie Mohlenitzky, and Chloe Scacheri. The show wowed audiences with its innovative set design and orchestra,…