Kailah Spencer is a member of the Class of 2027 and serves as Assistant News Editor. She began journalism in the 2023-2024 school year as a freshman. Outside of being a writer for The Lancer, she enjoys being on the TOHS varsity cheer team and the STUNT team, drawing, spending time with family and friends, being on the camera team at her church, and listening to music. She is interested in studying creative writing and journalism in college, with hopes of becoming a screenwriter.
Despite the lingering summer weather, autumn has officially made its return. This means that it's time for local businesses to revive our favorite fall items, from Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte to the...
For the second time in three years, students and teachers alike must adjust to a change on campus. The new schedule, which will go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year, eliminates anchor days and...
It's 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and Thousand Oaks High School teacher Heather Austin is teaching her ninth grade English class. She gets a seemingly normal text notification from her friend. That is,...
The Lancer caught up with Environmental Science teacher Heather Farrell to discuss her thoughts on the climate change crisis and the future of the planet.
The Lancer: Where do you think the apathy towards...
Years, months, weeks, days and many cans of Dr. Pepper later, they were ready. All the time spent researching, learning and improving was about to be put to the test as a group of six Thousand Oaks seniors...
When you step into the College and Career Center (CCC) at Thousand Oaks High School, you'll most likely be welcomed with a warm smile from Mary Ippolito, the College and Career Guidance Specialist.
Before...
Voting is a privilege and the duty of all American citizens, but some see voting as a laborious and meaningless hassle. For two Thousand Oaks High School Lancers, their views align with the former. Despite...
With an incredible 2023-2024 season, senior Ivy Williams made an impact at TO that will last a lifetime.
Serving as captain of the girl’s varsity soccer team, which advanced to the CIF quarterfinals,...
Senior Maya Campo turns 18 in April, and she is ready to make her voice heard this November.
As the presidential primary election nears, seniors are starting to fill out their ballots and vote for the...
Many Lancers students are familiar with the SAT; a paper test with over a hundred questions of varying difficulty. Now, CVUSD is introducing the Digital SAT (DSAT); an online test where the difficulty...
After months of preparation and long practices, the day that Thousand Oaks High School dancers and dance instructors had been waiting for finally arrived: opening night for the winter concert.
As the...
If you’re interested in running and helping out non-profit organizations, then Five07’s Turkey Day Dash may be the event for you.
After taking a three-year break, the event returned to Thousand...
“Can I get a Lancer Frappuccino?” was something Starbucks manager Miguel Medina heard a lot of following the opening of the new store adjacent to Thousand Oaks High School.
This new location has...
