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The student news site for Thousand Oaks High School

The Lancer
The student news site for Thousand Oaks High School

The Lancer
Gemma Spraggins

Gemma Spraggins, Opinion Editor

Gemma Spraggins is a member of the Class of 2026 and serves as the Opinion Editor. She joined journalism in the 2023-2024 school year as a sophomore, while being the Assistant News Editor. Outside of being a writer for The Lancer, she is a part of the water polo and swim team here at TO, along with the Choir program.

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Through My Eyes

Gemma Spraggins, Opinion Editor | Nov 19, 2024

As a 16-year-old girl whose future relies on the outcome of the 2024 election, it’s about time that we have a woman to represent us as president, specifically Kamala Harris. I’m aware that I can’t...

Kajita goes the distance for Lancers

Kajita goes the distance for Lancers

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Jun 6, 2024

After a terrific senior season and a thrilling career, Cassidy Kajita is off to compete for UC Davis next season. Before she leaves, she caught up with the Lancer to discuss her love for running, the process...

Caught On Camera

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Feb 6, 2024

What started as class projects and shower thoughts turned into the amazing films witnessed at the films festival. On Friday, January 19th, students from TO gathered to show off their hard work through...

I'm not a mean girl but….

I’m not a mean girl but….

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Jan 30, 2024

Speaking as someone who is a current teenager and who grew up watching the original 2004 teen comedy “Mean Girls”, the musical cannot even compare. Although it was based off of the Broadway production...

The soccer teams huddles up, ready for some game-winning plays

Girls Varsity Soccer Recap 1.16.24

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Jan 17, 2024

Taking the lead in the first quarter with a goal from Luchiana Shattuck, #13, they were able to keep the lead through the second quarter with the second goal scored by Sam Forde #11. Giving us a fair game,...

TO Takes on the Concern

TO Takes on the Concern

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Dec 20, 2023

For many, the holiday season is stressful and demanding. Fortunately in TO, families in need of help can turn to Project Concern for needed support. In Nov. 2023, Project Concern didn’t fail to provide...

TOHS Theatre Flies Among the Stars

TOHS Theatre Flies Among the Stars

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Nov 21, 2023

With opening night of “Peter and the Starcatcher” on Thursday, November 16th, and closing night on Saturday, November 18th, the cast has been working hard since the beginning of September.  Just...

Science Rooms gets a Facelift

Gemma Spraggins, Assistant News Editor | Oct 28, 2023

On the first day of the school year, TO forensics teacher Michael Flores watched his class experience science in a whole new way. As his mostly shy students got used to their completely new...

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