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New MegaMind TV and Movie Sequel Release
New MegaMind TV and Movie Sequel Release
Joseph Goodnight, Opinion Editor • February 20, 2024

In March of this year, Dreamworks is set to release a Peacock exclusive TV show and movie sequel to the beloved 2010 MegaMind movie. The trailer...

In Fastbreak Fashion
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 14, 2024

Lancers lead the way in the second half. The Great Oak Wolfpack came into Thousand Oaks Tuesday night for the CIF quarterfinals and with them...

Perserving in Penalty’s
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 14, 2024

The Lady Lancers traveled to a neutral site in Anaheim to take on the Katella Knights in the second round of the CIF-SS girls soccer playoffs....

Kanye - He's Back at it...or Maybe Not?
Elijah Brown, The Lancer Staff • February 14, 2024

Kanye West's new album “Vultures 1”, many nationwide were skeptical at first about Kanye's new album considering the controversies he has...

It’s Valentine’s, Baby
It’s Valentine’s, Baby
Momo Sonoda, Editor-In-Chief • February 14, 2024

St. Valentine’s Day commemorates the death of St. Valentine, but for others, the holiday marks a day of birth. Junior Chokee Weezer was born...

Health Science Majors Program hosts their senior showcase
Momo Sonoda, Editor-In-Chief • February 12, 2024

Last week, the seniors in Health Science Majors hosted a showcase, featuring various professions that they hope to pursue in the future. At the...

Advancing Again
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 12, 2024

The Lancers left campus during lunch to travel to Temecula for their round two playoff game, and the ride wasn’t enough to stop the Lancers....

Double-Double Galore
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 12, 2024

The Lancers once again came out of a playoff game as a victor, behind a powerful Trent Maclean performance nonetheless. Maclean powered his way...

Avid Attack
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 9, 2024

A massive performance from standout freshman led the way for the Lancers at Ventura College, freshman Maddie Linville started the game off strong...

Advancing at last!
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 8, 2024

Fast start, with no slowing down, your Lancers took down the Chaffey Tigers 3-1. A very early goal from junior attacker Gabriel Torreblanca gave...

Elias Chin ready to take a shot
Onto the Next
Jake Bradley, Sports Editor • February 8, 2024

Advancing at last!  Despite a close score after each of the first two quarters, stars Elias Chin and Trent Maclean were able to help the Lancers...

Valentines Day grams for your special someone -- or not
Valentine's Day grams for your special someone -- or not
Gabriella Muller, The Lancer Staff • February 8, 2024

With Valentine's day approaching quickly, the student store is crowded with students buying Valentine's Grams for people they know -- and those...

Sephora Takeover
Sephora Takeover
Gabriella Muller, The Lancer Staff • February 8, 2024

With the rise of popular skincare brands coming from Tiktok, Sephora is seeing a rise in sales but a massive drop in age. “10-13 year old kids...

Point Counterpoint: The Super Debate
Point Counterpoint: The Super Debate
Kevin Starr and Christian-Isaiah AguilarFebruary 8, 2024

Two The Lancer columnists -- Kevin Starr and Christian-Isaiah Aguilar -- have strong opinions about the upcoming Super Bowl. Here, they square...

on the bottom is real animal based leather, while on the top is “vegan” leather, or “pleather”
Vegan Leather is Worse for the Environment than Real Leather
Joseph Goodnight, Opinion Editor • February 8, 2024

Throughout the the past 20 years the interest in sustainability and ethicality has risen immensely, especially in regards to fashion, as the...

Fighting Fire with Compassion

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A Pile of Support — Donations pile up outside of the TOHS gym. Families took photos with the ever-growing pile, and left feeling proud and fulfilled. The firefighters receiving the goods were thankful for the support.

Keeping the Easy fire (in Ventura County, which was 5 percent contained and had burned 1,491 acres burned as of Friday according to fire.ca.gov) at bay is hard work. Thursday night, firefighters came to the Thousand Oaks High School gym to eat and rest. Here, from 8-10 p.m., the community donated snacks, hot food, water and more.

The frenzy started after a tweet from TOHS principal, Dr. Eric Bergmann.

“Lancers… we’ve got 200 firefighters showing up at the Lancer gym at 8 p.m. for some much needed rest. They could use water, snacks and Gatorade!!! If you are able and willing, please bring some to the TOHS gym!  Spread the word!”

The district retweeted his post, and it immediately blew up across various social media. The support was overwhelming. By the end of the night, people donated more than enough.

“We didn’t know for sure if we were going to be able to do this because [the school’s] power was out until 20 minutes before the firefighters arrived, so we were kind of on hold. We have a super strong community… and the second that we got word that [the drive] was going to go, I started getting money donations… It’s pretty darn amazing,” Natalie Bregmann Petersen said.

Firefighters from across California came to rest at the gym, some as far as Novato in Marin County. Near there, the Kincade fire (in Sonoma County, which was 60 percent contained, and had burned 76,825 acres burned as of Friday; fire.ca.gov) is burning.

“It’s more common than you think, but it brings out the good nature in people. Seeing the community come together — it’s nice” Jeff Whittet, a battalion chief from the Novato Fire District, said.

Having arrived from the six hour drive, they stopped at the base camp. They then headed to the school for food and rest.

Students came and helped out too — distributing deliveries, directing donations, and braving the cold temperatures and 30 mph plus winds. People showed up in trucks and SUVs stocked with packages of water bottles and snacks. At the Westlake Village Vons, families divided and conquered. They filled up carts and emptied shelves. Restaurants and businesses dropped off hot food. One person even ordered pizzas from the Domino’s across the street from the school.

Although volunteers appreciated the hot food, it could not go to the firefighters in the gym. Instead, it went to the Thousand Oaks Community Center for the evacuees.

“It’s very overwhelming. When I was at CVS buying food, I was like, ‘what if no one shows up,’ which I knew wasn’t true. But then we got here and so many people [donated]… It’s overwhelmingly cool to see,” junior class president Katie Daniels said.

The Lancer would like to give special thanks to the firefighters keeping us safe. And to community members, thank you for your constant support. Stay safe, stay aware and stay green.

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