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Oak Park High School students protest ICE
*In the interest of protecting the identity of a source, a pseudonym is indicated by an asterisk Over 250 Oak Park High School [OPHS] students walked out of their second period class and gathered together to protest against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] activity on Jan. 30. The walkout was planned after…
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PTV brings student broadcasting to life
Newbury Park High School’s Panther TV [PTV] gives students the opportunity to engage their creative side, whether as an anchor, camera operator, editor or scriptwriter. Each position plays an important role in bringing the daily broadcast together. While viewers only see the polished final product, a great deal goes on behind the scenes, including…
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“Once Upon A Mattress” enchants audiences
Roses pile upon the edge of the stage as glistening specs of light dance on the rich burgundy satin as the curtains close for the final call. From Nov. 6-9, the NPHS PAC was transformed into a magical kingdom, transporting its audience into the musical “Once Upon A Mattress” written by Marshall Barer, Dean…
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STEM is not the only equation for success
Throughout the majority of my life and academic career, one subject has always haunted me. I’ve suffered from nightmares, many tears shed and all nighters pulled because of the one thing I cannot seem to understand: math. As I progressed through high school, and my math classes only got harder, I noticed myself internalizing…
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Panther Closet supplies additional resources for students in need
Recently created by Celia Ortiz and Tracey McTigue, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] Panther Closet will play a major role in assisting students with basic necessities, such as clothing and food, through donations from the community. While the district-wide Conejo Closet has been a large support for students since 2019, and will continue…
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Let’s not artificially teach intelligence
As with many other people in this world, I have had a difficult time accepting the nature of artificial intelligence [AI]. I am constantly told to accept the changing times, that AI has many benefits for all ages, that it is a way for jobs to get easier and one less thing to worry…
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Newbury Park’s best dance crews did not miss a beat
This year’s Best Dance Crew was composed of 12 creative performances from girls’ flag football, wrestling, girls’ and boys’ soccer, track, cross country, football, boys’ water polo, theater, softball, girls’ volleyball and baseball. The top five crews included girls’ volleyball, theater, cross country, girls soccer as runner up, and the 2025 Best Dance Crew…
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NPHS makes it to movie screens, producing extra funds
In recent years, the Newbury Park High School [NPHS] campus has been the film set for a variety of movies and commercials, allowing students to view their own campus and classrooms through multiple released films, including “Freakier Friday” and “Incoming.” With this influx of inquiries and requests for filming, the CVUSD has gained some…
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Negligence towards sexual assault reports violates protocol and promotes violence
Students deserve to feel comfortable reporting cases of sexual harassment, assault and rape and feel confident that action will be taken by authority figures or administration. The recent allegations of the Westlake High School [WHS] administration’s unresponsiveness to sexual assault reports prove that this is not the case in the Conejo Unified School District…
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Federal funding cuts for mental health services leave students without support
One in seven adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 has a mental disorder, accounting for 15 percent of all people who experience issues with mental health, according to the World Health Organization. Leaving these adolescents struggling with mental health unaddressed can lead to consequences in their adult lives. Adverse childhood experiences often…