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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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"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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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

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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

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Approximately 5% of the total employees at National Parks were laid off due to Trump' s effort to lower the federal government workforce. Graphic by: Ava Blau-Grinsel
Ava Blau-Grinsel and Arianna Castillo • May 9, 2025
The majority of the public came to the meeting in support of both certified and classified staff, including paraeducators, elementary librarians and teachers at Homestead. Photo by: Daniel Mendoza
The fight is not over
Ann Lam • May 9, 2025
Some protestors appeared at the VUSD meeting and spoke in support of librarians and counselors. Photo by: Ann Lam
Books over budget
April 3, 2025
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
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
An illustration of the album cover for the song “2 hands”. In an Instagram post McRae said, “Being 21 felt like a whirlwind and was one of the most confusing yet exhilarating years of my life. Always growing and learning and trying to be as present as possible. I hope you guys love it as much as I do.” Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Cougar Critique: Tate McRae’s “So Close to What”
Brie Cheatham • May 9, 2025
In an interview for BBC News Gaga said, “Love is a big part of Mayhem, in a way it’s the end of Mayhem too.” Love is a big theme throughout the songs of Mayhem. Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Cougar Critique: Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM”
May 6, 2025
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
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
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An illustration of the album cover for the song “2 hands”. In an Instagram post McRae said, “Being 21 felt like a whirlwind and was one of the most confusing yet exhilarating years of my life. Always growing and learning and trying to be as present as possible. I hope you guys love it as much as I do.” Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Cougar Critique: Tate McRae’s “So Close to What”
May 9, 2025
The fight is not over
May 9, 2025
Cougar Critique: Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM”
May 6, 2025
Breakfast Sudoku
May 5, 2025
Books over budget
April 3, 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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"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 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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"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

4
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

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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

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An illustration of the album cover for the song “2 hands”. In an Instagram post McRae said, “Being 21 felt like a whirlwind and was one of the most confusing yet exhilarating years of my life. Always growing and learning and trying to be as present as possible. I hope you guys love it as much as I do.” Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Cougar Critique: Tate McRae’s “So Close to What”
Brie Cheatham • May 9, 2025
Approximately 5% of the total employees at National Parks were laid off due to Trump' s effort to lower the federal government workforce. Graphic by: Ava Blau-Grinsel
Ava Blau-Grinsel and Arianna Castillo • May 9, 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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"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

4
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

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?

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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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"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

4
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

View Our Most Recent Broadcast
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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