A proposal known as the Willow Project made by ConocoPhillips, a countrywide petroleum refinery, in August 2021 has the potential to lead the world into an environmental disaster that risks the biodiversity...
During the first three months of 2023, California saw what was predicted to be a ‘dry winter’ turn into heavy rainfall, storms and flooding. As storms move around the state, 40 of the 58 counties in...
Over many centuries, urbanization has pushed native wildlife out and brought invasive plants in, permanently damaging the environment.
This issue can also be seen with California's wildlife. For example,...
Conejo Valley is home to a variety of unique activities that offer fun and enriching opportunities to tourists and locals alike. Tucked away among these hidden gems is a site known as Gardens of the World,...
Andy Lynch, Opinion Section Editor
• December 12, 2022
It's a Monday night in the parking lot of the Thousand Oaks Lutheran Church Holy Trinity as the non profit organization Harbor House’s volunteer employees unhook table legs and set disposable dining...
In 1954, Congress passed a bill proclaiming Nov. 11 as an annual celebration to honor Veterans that served in the United States Armed Forces. Ever since, individuals have gathered to share stories of the...
Alyssa Joo, A&E Section Editor, Co-Web-Editor
• November 17, 2022
David Blake passed away on Nov. 1. He was the band director at Los Cerritos Middle School and taught many members of the WHS band program.
“[He was] one of the most passionate people I knew, who cared...
With the upcoming holiday season and increase in out-of-town-guests, Ojai is a unique destination to bring family or knock out some sustainable holiday shopping just an hour drive away from Westlake. One...
On Aug. 19, 2021, WHS student Georgia Butler ‘23 received the news that no one ever wants to hear — a diagnosis of a rare type of cancer, B–cell leukemia.
B–cell leukemia is an aggressive and...
The Stanford community was left stunned on March 1 when the girls soccer team captain and senior goalkeeper Katie Meyer was found dead in her dorm room. The cause of death was later ruled to be suicide.
Meyer...
Written by Lindsay Gould
For years, the romantic comedy (rom–com) movie genre has been filled with stereotypical characters and clichés, but not anymore.
Movies today are breaking barriers in...
Written by Summer Nichols
As students weave through the campus of WHS, a flash of bright–colored clothing can be seen driving a golf cart and shouting words of endearment. This energetic figure is...
