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  • Newbury Park seniors explore unique paths after high school

    Newbury Park seniors explore unique paths after high school

    The phrase senior year can often be associated with not only words such as graduation and senioritis, but it also marks the end of one journey and the start of another: college. For many, senior year is the year that students decide what career they will possibly pursue in the future. While many plan…

  • Students lead and learn with Interact Club

    Students lead and learn with Interact Club

    Students with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and being active in their community may find themselves joining NPHS’ Interact Club. The organization functions under the guidance of Rotary International, a humanitarian service association, which has nearly 15,000 clubs worldwide. The club puts on many lively events throughout the year to promote volunteer services and…

  • Community honors Courtney Brousseau

    Community honors Courtney Brousseau

    Grads- Grace O’Toole, Michelle Saremi, and Courtney Brousseau (left to right) pose for a picture after the 2015 NPHS graduation. “Courtney taught me what it meant to be brave. He stood for so much and he never backed down, he was so diplomatic and mature and intelligent that his level of persuasion surpassed mine…

  • Letter from the Editors

    We have been through some of the most tumultuous and chaotic times in recent history, yet through it all, we at the Panther Prowler have been hard at work reporting the news; elevating marginalized voices. As editors-in-chief, we are immensely proud of all the work our staff has done despite all of the roadblocks.…

  • City discusses new wildlife crossing in Thousand Oaks

    City discusses new wildlife crossing in Thousand Oaks

    The near completion of obtaining funding for the $87 million need for the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Bridge in Agoura Hills has inspired discussion around adding another wildlife crossing in the Thousand Oaks area to prevent animal casualties from crossing roads and freeways.  Ana Beatriz Cholo, the Santa Monica Mountains NPS Public Affairs Officer, explains…

  • Channing Tatum meets a man’s not-so best friend in “Dog”

    Channing Tatum meets a man’s not-so best friend in “Dog”

    While the name “Dog” lacks creativity, the film itself exceeded the low expectations that the name presented itself with. In the film, Channing Tatum plays Jackson Briggs, a dwelling U.S Army Ranger veteran, who takes Lulu, a dog who served in the Afghanistan war, to the funeral of her handler. Briggs’ story starts with…

  • Increased fights are a symptom of post-pandemic student strife

    Increased fights are a symptom of post-pandemic student strife

    It is no secret how pervasive and impactful the effects of the pandemic have been on everyone, with students at the forefront. High schoolers are angry and traumatized, and because they are not equipped to handle the depth of emotion they feel, the positive campus culture we were accustomed to pre-COVID has devolved into…

  • Jazz festival lights up NPHS

    Jazz festival lights up NPHS

    On Saturday, March 19, the NPHS campus lit up with the sound of jazz music as the Panther Band held their annual Jazz Festival. Audience members enjoyed walking through a variety of destinations all around campus to see the spectacular performances put on by middle and high school jazz groups from local schools. This…

  • Eating disorders destroy teen lives

    Eating disorders destroy teen lives

    As modern media has evolved, teenagers across the world have adopted a negative mindset about body image. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD), an eating disorder will affect at least 28.8 million people in America, totaling to about 9 percent of the population. The stigma around eating disorders…