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Late-stage capitalism fails our youth
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Capitalism has failed our youth, and discussions with my most educated friends reflect fear, hopelessness and disdain for America’s economic system. Capitalism is the economic system based on private ownership of the means of production. It is observable that Generation Z has begun to open their minds to communism, with numerous of my peers…
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Abandon the inherited fear of growing older
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“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” – John Steinbeck, “East of Eden.” From the second you are born to the second you die, you are taught to fear aging. To fear the skin around your mouth wrinkling as you smile, to fear the pigment of your hair…
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Youth involvement in activism empowers T.O.
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Throughout Thousand Oaks, and the majority of televised or covered protests, it is apparent that community conventions and volunteer meetings are primarily attended by older generations. There has been a cultural normalization in younger audiences not only speaking up about topical issues, but actively showing up to voice their stance. As we, Newbury Park…
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NPHS athletes take on coaching future generation
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For many NPHS athletes, their love for their sport began at a young age— often through recreational leagues, clubs or youth programs. Now, some of those same students have returned to where their journeys began as coaches, helping shape the next generation of young athletes. In stepping into leadership roles as youth coaches, these…
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The youth vote is necessary for change
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As Nov. 5 draws closer and closer, tension and anticipation are felt across the nation by voters young and old. From the age of 18, citizens in the United States are able to vote in local, state and federal elections. Though only a minimal portion of high schoolers are able to vote in the…
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Performers sing the night away at Youth Mic Night
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On March 15, the doors of Jeannette Airen Performing Arts Studio opened for Gaby Montiel’s “Youth Mic Night,” a night filled with 26 various acts of creative expression from singers and songwriters. Gaby Montiel, a freshman at Thousand Oaks High School, took charge in planning and organizing the event herself, after being invited to…
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Local youth rugby team exemplifies true sportsmanship
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Stepping out to the dewy grass on the morning of Jan 22., the local Orca Rugby Youth Team joined together on the field to celebrate their family day event. They are set out with a goal that is less focused on winning a big game, and more on forming stronger bonds and simply having…
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South Asian culture affects youth
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As much as I love South Asian culture, the traditional and conservative mindsets it carries have impacted many as they have grown up, myself included. “Be as smart as your brother. Why aren’t you skinnier? Your skin is far too dark,” my mother would always repeat. South Asian parents have instilled westernized values as…
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Student voices should translate into student votes
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With the CVUSD school board election approaching, many parents and teachers are educating themselves on the candidates through various forums, panels and news sources. The outcome of this election will affect the student body directly, yet ironically, students don’t have a say in the matter. It is only fair that the voices of these…
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Ventura County Youth Coalition interviews elected officials
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There are numerous upcoming elections, including the presidential election in November and the CVUSD Board elections. The Ventura County Youth Coalition is a newly established organization whose goal is to increase the amount of youth involvement and civic engagement in Ventura County. They plan to make a change by introducing candidate forums and voter…