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Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

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The "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie is now available on Peacock, a streaming platform. Photo by: Sawyer Cameron

Cougar Critique: Five Nights at Freddy's

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Café Ficelle has just opened its third location across the street from VHS. Photo by: Vail Newman

New Café Ficelle now open

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"I am glad that I am graduating, so I don't have to deal with a shorter summer," said Violet Hurguy '24. Graphic by: Brody Daw

School will start a week earlier than usual

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The Ventura Music Hall is located on East Thompson Blvd. Photo by: Ryan Borba

A look into the Ventura Music Hall concert venue

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NEWS
Cougars shown in aftermath of their victory against Buena, taking the rivalry trophy home to VHS. Photo by: Samantha Martinez
Cougars win rivalry game against the Bulldogs
Samantha Martinez, Guinevere Chappell, Ella Duncan, and Natalie Di Silvestri • October 14, 2024
Nikacado Avocado's secret weight loss transformation breaks the internet. Graphic by: Ella Duncan.
Nikocado Avocado: Two steps ahead?
Ella Duncan and Emily Lang • October 13, 2024
“[The game] was pretty lopsided. Didn't go in our favor. You know, our guys continued to fight throughout the entire four quarters of the game, but it was just a night that didn't go our way. And so I think we just build from here and get ready for league and make a run for league,” said head coach Tim Garcia. Photo by: Vail Newman
Black and Gold face off
Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel • October 10, 2024
The teams switch sides for the second half making it fair by reducing any possible advantages that might cost them the game. Photo by: Samantha Martinez
Home showdown: JV boys water polo team's first home game for the Ventura Tourney
Samantha Martinez • October 7, 2024
The girls' and boys' water polo team were at their table talking to incoming freshmen. Photo by: Lily Brown
Athletic night for incoming freshman
Lily Brown • May 30, 2024
FEATURES
What are VHS students wearing this fall?
Ella Duncan, Staffer • October 14, 2024
"I love students and education and teaching, and as a librarian, you get to see all the grades, and that's what I love the most," said Farima Farokhi, the new librarian at VHS. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger
Welcoming new teachers on campus
September 27, 2024
From left to right, Holland Gragg ‘28 and Lotus Crawford ’28. From Michel Saltzman's 1st period class, posing for an photo. Photo by: Charlize McFarlin
Gen Alpha arrives at VHS
September 25, 2024
(Left to right) Gavin Calderon '25 and Daniel Munoz '25. Calderon has been playing football for nine years. He plays safety and is number one. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger
Football Season Kicks Off
September 25, 2024
The VHS cheer team will be cheering at football, basketball and possibly some other sports games. If it works out, they will go to their own cheer competitions. Photo by: Hailey Burgess
The VHS cheer team flies back into competition
September 24, 2024
OPINION
Is it inappropriate for teenagers to go trick or treating? Graphic by: Salene Dang
Opinion: Please take one (unless you’re a teenager)
Salene Dang • October 17, 2024
Think about famous pieces like The Starry Night. Vincent Van Gogh painted The Starry Night after being treated for mental illness in France. Had Van Gogh gone through different experiences would he have create the renowned painting? Also take into consideration of the style of art based on the time period. Graphic by: Ann Lam
Opinion: You think art falls out of coconut trees?
October 14, 2024
Gun violence should be stopped. Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado
Opinion: Gun Violence is at its peak in the United States
October 14, 2024
A Ballet memento to Michaela DePrince. The picture in the glass is of DePrince as she danced in a Black Swan tutu from the ballet Swan Lake. Even though she passed, her pictures and books will continue to inspire girls from around the world. Photo by: Brie Cheatham
Opinion: Ballerina star, Michaela DePrince, died at 29
October 10, 2024
How to beat the heat at Ventura High School
October 2, 2024
Recent Stories
Is it inappropriate for teenagers to go trick or treating? Graphic by: Salene Dang
Opinion: Please take one (unless you’re a teenager)
What are VHS students wearing this fall?
October 14, 2024
Opinion: You think art falls out of coconut trees?
October 14, 2024
Opinion: Gun Violence is at its peak in the United States
October 14, 2024
Cougars win rivalry game against the Bulldogs
October 14, 2024
Nikocado Avocado: Two steps ahead?
October 13, 2024
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Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

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The "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie is now available on Peacock, a streaming platform. Photo by: Sawyer Cameron

Cougar Critique: Five Nights at Freddy's

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Café Ficelle has just opened its third location across the street from VHS. Photo by: Vail Newman

New Café Ficelle now open

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Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

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The "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie is now available on Peacock, a streaming platform. Photo by: Sawyer Cameron

Cougar Critique: Five Nights at Freddy's

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Café Ficelle has just opened its third location across the street from VHS. Photo by: Vail Newman

New Café Ficelle now open

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"I am glad that I am graduating, so I don't have to deal with a shorter summer," said Violet Hurguy '24. Graphic by: Brody Daw

School will start a week earlier than usual

5
The Ventura Music Hall is located on East Thompson Blvd. Photo by: Ryan Borba

A look into the Ventura Music Hall concert venue

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TCP Broadcast: Oct. 7, 2024
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Think about famous pieces like The Starry Night. Vincent Van Gogh painted The Starry Night after being treated for mental illness in France. Had Van Gogh gone through different experiences would he have create the renowned painting? Also take into consideration of the style of art based on the time period. Graphic by: Ann Lam
Opinion: You think art falls out of coconut trees?
Ann Lam • October 14, 2024
Nikacado Avocado's secret weight loss transformation breaks the internet. Graphic by: Ella Duncan.
Nikocado Avocado: Two steps ahead?
Ella Duncan and Emily Lang • October 13, 2024
Trending Stories
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Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

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The "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie is now available on Peacock, a streaming platform. Photo by: Sawyer Cameron

Cougar Critique: Five Nights at Freddy's

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Café Ficelle has just opened its third location across the street from VHS. Photo by: Vail Newman

New Café Ficelle now open

4
"I am glad that I am graduating, so I don't have to deal with a shorter summer," said Violet Hurguy '24. Graphic by: Brody Daw

School will start a week earlier than usual

Check Out Our Instagram
View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: Oct. 7, 2024
SPORTS
Cougars shown in aftermath of their victory against Buena, taking the rivalry trophy home to VHS. Photo by: Samantha Martinez
Cougars win rivalry game against the Bulldogs
Samantha Martinez, Guinevere Chappell, Ella Duncan, and Natalie Di Silvestri • October 14, 2024
“[The game] was pretty lopsided. Didn't go in our favor. You know, our guys continued to fight throughout the entire four quarters of the game, but it was just a night that didn't go our way. And so I think we just build from here and get ready for league and make a run for league,” said head coach Tim Garcia. Photo by: Vail Newman
Black and Gold face off
Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel • October 10, 2024
Trending Stories
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Anthony Fasthorse posted this picture to announce his commitment to the University of Oregon. Graphic by: Deeg Designs

Anthony Fasthorse commits to University of Oregon

2
The "Five Nights at Freddy's" movie is now available on Peacock, a streaming platform. Photo by: Sawyer Cameron

Cougar Critique: Five Nights at Freddy's

3
Café Ficelle has just opened its third location across the street from VHS. Photo by: Vail Newman

New Café Ficelle now open

4
"I am glad that I am graduating, so I don't have to deal with a shorter summer," said Violet Hurguy '24. Graphic by: Brody Daw

School will start a week earlier than usual

Check Out Our Instagram
View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: Oct. 7, 2024
ON CAMPUS
"I love students and education and teaching, and as a librarian, you get to see all the grades, and that's what I love the most," said Farima Farokhi, the new librarian at VHS. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger
Welcoming new teachers on campus
Brynn Kightlinger • September 27, 2024
From left to right, Holland Gragg ‘28 and Lotus Crawford ’28. From Michel Saltzman's 1st period class, posing for an photo. Photo by: Charlize McFarlin
Gen Alpha arrives at VHS
Natalie Di Silvestri, Victoria Godinez, and Charlize McFarlin • September 25, 2024
Monkeypox spreads through close, personal, skin to skin contact with people who have monkeypox rashes or sores. Graphic by: Isabel Andrade
Monkeypox outbreak hits the United States
Isabel Andrade • September 23, 2024
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