Natalie Venable

Lancer Newspaper editor, writer, swimmer, photographer, sarcasm enthusiast.

Contraception, symptom relief and depression: the overlooked side effect of hormonal birth control

by Natalie Venable | May 31, 2020

When a Thousand Oaks 16-year-old started taking birth control pills, she hoped it would relieve her symptoms of endometriosis. The pill provided some relief, but the severe effects it had on her mood were staggering. “I almost felt completely different. Happiness was...

College Board cancels in-person AP exams, switches to at-home format

by Natalie Venable | Mar 23, 2020

Recent school closures have left many students wondering what will happen with their AP exams that many have been preparing for since August. The College Board announced Friday, March 20, that in-person AP exam administrations will no longer take place for this school...

Opinion: The Patriots’ early exit from the NFL post-season was a much-needed change in pace

by Natalie Venable | Jan 25, 2020

Boring. Predictable. Monotonous. These are all words I would use to describe last year’s NFL playoffs, with the only sprinkle of intrigue being the massive controversy surrounding the blown call during the NFC championship game. If the most interesting thing about a...