This school year, the Las Virgenes Unified School District decided to implement a new policy regarding cell phones, which has sparked controversy among students, staff, and parents about its effects and performance. The new rule, nicknamed the “Off-and-Away Policy,” has been executed at all fifteen campuses and requires students to keep their phones off and…
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been a controversial topic. Everyone has heard “AI is going to take over the world!” at least once. But, how is it actually affecting students in school? Many teenagers, especially those in 6th-12th grade, use AI regularly. However, AI’s efficiency and convenience have often been abused, resulting in many…
Taken by Solomon Snyder, 29 October 2025 The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife crossing in Agoura Hills between Liberty Canyon and Chesebro might seem at first glance to be a just glorified bridge in the middle of nowhere, but this exalted edifice might just be the last, desperate chance for the survival of the critically endangered Santa…
A strong math curriculum is essential, for it teaches students valuable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical decision-making. In high school, math helps students better understand the world around them and prepares them for a wide range of careers. Additionally, it builds persistence and confidence in tackling complex challenges. In 2023, California adopted…
Before it was about candy and costumes, Halloween was a night for ghosts and bonfires. Halloween and its origins date back to the Celtic Festival of Samhain. The Celts, who lived in present-day Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, believed that this night marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of…
On Monday, October 20th, the IB Environmental Systems and Societies and IB Sports, Exercise, and Health Science classes went on an annual field trip to Santa Cruz Island in the Channel Islands National Park off the coast of Ventura. In tandem with the class curriculum, Ms. Prater and Ms. Higa took a group of students…
The past few years have seen a boom in the development of this new and revolutionary AI technology. It has reached a point where practically everyone has at least heard of it or perhaps even got to use one for their daily errands. However, what is AI, really? AI is an acronym for “Artificial Intelligence.”…
The morning of October 24th in Walnut, California, brought great conditions for one of the biggest cross country events of the season: the 77th Annual Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational. With fresh fall air,and an excited crowd, it was the perfect day for racing. The meet brought hundreds of schools and thousands of runners from…
Agoura High School’s performance of 42nd Street was a truly special production. It ran from April 1st to April 5th at the Performing Arts and Education Center. The show began at 5:00 p.m. on the opening night and at 7:00 p.m. on the subsequent evenings. The original musical, based on Bradford Ropes’ novel, was directed…
Although it was a clear victory for the Eagles against the Chiefs with an ending game score of 40-22, some of the other aspects of this year’s Super Bowl weren’t so set in stone. With the Super Bowl being the most watched program on U.S. television, for many, one of the largest draws for tuning…