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The new Minecraft movie will be released on April 4th, 2025. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: Will the new Minecraft movie be worth the wait?

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Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

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Willy Wonka cast did their read through in the auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo by: Drama Department Instagram

Willy Wonka takes over the VHS Stage

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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 namesake of the movie, blood and honey, is seen and symbolized throughout the film when Winnie the Pooh is on screen as he's a bear. Graphic by: Coen Wagoner

Cougar Critique: “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” movie review

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At the VUSD office, between 300-400 individuals were in attendance, filling the main room, an overflow room, as well as crowds outside the building and hundreds online on the live stream. Photo by: Sophia Denzler
VUSD Board cuts back on budget cuts
Brody Daw and Sophia Denzler • March 12, 2025
VHS Swim and Dives first meet of the season began at 3 p.m and was located at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Photo by: Emily Gonzalez
VHS Swim and Dive swam their way to victory
Brody Daw and Liam Spahr • March 12, 2025
When Trump was running for president, he was telling the crowds that the word "Tariff" was "the most beautiful word in the dictionary," as well as promising the crowd big tariffs. Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado
Presidents Trump Pauses Tariffs for 30 days
Theodora Todd-Maldonado and Sawyer Cameron • March 12, 2025
Boys soccer 2025 signing out
Samantha Martinez and Victoria Godinez • March 12, 2025
Ventura High School Boys Volleyball Face Off Against Channel Islands
Natalie Di Silvestri and Brynn Kightlinger • March 6, 2025
FEATURES
From left to right: Isabella Coleman ‘25, Chyna Wong-Wui ‘25 and Sadie Engelhardt ‘25 being one of the first on the dance floor, next to the speaker. Photo by: Natalie Di Silvestro
Dancing Through the Years
Natalie Di Silvestri and Samantha Martinez • February 19, 2025
What is your love language? Graphic by: Brynn Kightlinger
What are the five love languages?
February 14, 2025
According to the World Health Organization, one million people acquire an STI daily. Graphic by: Isabella Fierros
STI: Sexual Transmissions Information
February 14, 2025
Las Posadas carols being sung outside of room 123. Photo by: Emma Blackburn
Las Posadas returns to VHS for a second year
January 15, 2025
Top left to right, Kade Bouvet '25, Oliver Henn '26, Jagger Smith '26 and Amya Broussard '25. Bottom left to right, Teddy Todd-Maldonado '26, Kerra Meyers '25, Ada Sheeran '25 and Isabel Andrade '26. Photo by: Hilary Morefield
VHS Drama department presents their Clue Cast
December 17, 2024
OPINION
Uncle Sam is a national personification of the U.S. With this, we can say Samuel L. Jackson is playing as Uncle Sam to represent the U.S Government. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show
Emma Blackburn • March 12, 2025
Trump’s government-cutting team singled out the “nearly $300 million to progressive groups like Planned Parenthood” as one of the targets at which DOGE was 'taking aim.' said the Washington State Journal. Photo by: Brody Daw
Opinion: How will Donald Trump’s second term continue to threaten women?
February 14, 2025
They are upsides and downsides to dating in high school. Graphic by: Henry Mattesich
Opinion: The Pros and Cons of Dating in High School
February 14, 2025
Do dragons and bulldogs have what it takes to impress Ventura cougars? Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Opinion: Can Cougars, Bulldogs and Dragons mix?
February 14, 2025
The possible risks of teen pregnancy. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn
Teen Pregnancy should not be normalized
February 14, 2025
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At the VUSD office, between 300-400 individuals were in attendance, filling the main room, an overflow room, as well as crowds outside the building and hundreds online on the live stream. Photo by: Sophia Denzler
VUSD Board cuts back on budget cuts
VHS Swim and Dive swam their way to victory
March 12, 2025
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show
March 12, 2025
Presidents Trump Pauses Tariffs for 30 days
March 12, 2025
Boys soccer 2025 signing out
March 12, 2025
Cougar Catnip: Trump’s inauguration
March 6, 2025
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The new Minecraft movie will be released on April 4th, 2025. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: Will the new Minecraft movie be worth the wait?

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Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

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Willy Wonka cast did their read through in the auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo by: Drama Department Instagram

Willy Wonka takes over the VHS Stage

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The new Minecraft movie will be released on April 4th, 2025. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: Will the new Minecraft movie be worth the wait?

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Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

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Willy Wonka cast did their read through in the auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo by: Drama Department Instagram

Willy Wonka takes over the VHS Stage

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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 namesake of the movie, blood and honey, is seen and symbolized throughout the film when Winnie the Pooh is on screen as he's a bear. Graphic by: Coen Wagoner

Cougar Critique: “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2” movie review

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Uncle Sam is a national personification of the U.S. With this, we can say Samuel L. Jackson is playing as Uncle Sam to represent the U.S Government. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show
Emma Blackburn • March 12, 2025
When Trump was running for president, he was telling the crowds that the word "Tariff" was "the most beautiful word in the dictionary," as well as promising the crowd big tariffs. Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado
Presidents Trump Pauses Tariffs for 30 days
Theodora Todd-Maldonado and Sawyer Cameron • March 12, 2025
Trending Stories
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The new Minecraft movie will be released on April 4th, 2025. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: Will the new Minecraft movie be worth the wait?

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Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

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Willy Wonka cast did their read through in the auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo by: Drama Department Instagram

Willy Wonka takes over the VHS Stage

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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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View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: Feb. 11, 2024
SPORTS
VHS Swim and Dives first meet of the season began at 3 p.m and was located at Santa Clarita Aquatic Center. Photo by: Emily Gonzalez
VHS Swim and Dive swam their way to victory
Brody Daw and Liam Spahr • March 12, 2025
Boys soccer 2025 signing out
Samantha Martinez and Victoria Godinez • March 12, 2025
Trending Stories
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The new Minecraft movie will be released on April 4th, 2025. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: Will the new Minecraft movie be worth the wait?

2
Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

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Willy Wonka cast did their read through in the auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo by: Drama Department Instagram

Willy Wonka takes over the VHS Stage

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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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TCP Broadcast: Feb. 11, 2024
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From left to right: Isabella Coleman ‘25, Chyna Wong-Wui ‘25 and Sadie Engelhardt ‘25 being one of the first on the dance floor, next to the speaker. Photo by: Natalie Di Silvestro
Dancing Through the Years
Natalie Di Silvestri and Samantha Martinez • February 19, 2025
What is your love language? Graphic by: Brynn Kightlinger
What are the five love languages?
Brynn Kightlinger • February 14, 2025
According to the World Health Organization, one million people acquire an STI daily. Graphic by: Isabella Fierros
STI: Sexual Transmissions Information
Isabella Fierros • February 14, 2025
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