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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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"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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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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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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NEWS
The flag football team going to discuss strategies for the second half after the first half ended with a score of 34-0. Photo by: Samantha Martinez
Flag football takes on the Channel League Tournament
Samantha Martinez • November 12, 2024
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 VHS water polo team strategize during a time out. Photo by: Natalie Di Silvestri
Cougars make a splash in a close match against DPHS
Samantha Martinez, Natalie Di Silvestri, and Ella Duncan • October 10, 2024
FEATURES
Christina Dorso said, “Trick or treating with my nephews.” Photo by: Haeden Weber
VHS On…Halloween plans?
Haeden Weber • October 23, 2024
Left to right: Bailey Burman '25 and Jenny Truong '25. Burman said, "Fall is the best season for crewnecks and Uggs." Photo by: Ella Duncan.
What are VHS students wearing this fall?
October 14, 2024
Messages Left Unsent is inspired by The Unsent Project which stores over millions of messages to loved ones that were never sent. This project was started in 2015 by Rora Blue “to figure out what color people see love in,” as said on The Unsent Project website. Messages Left Unsent expands on the idea of The Unsent Project on a school-wide scale with a few changes. Graphic by: Ann Lam
Messages Left Unsent
October 14, 2024
Humans of Ventura High School
October 11, 2024
The VHS water polo team strategize during a time out. Photo by: Natalie Di Silvestri
Cougars make a splash in a close match against DPHS
October 10, 2024
OPINION
It is human nature to want things but if we repeatedly consume to "fulfil" ourselves, we have to ask, "Will it ever be enough?" Graphic by: Ann Lam
Opinion: Will it ever be enough?
Ann Lam • November 15, 2024
"Monsters" replicates many pictures and scenes from the Menendez family's real life, which is counterintuitive considering they chose a very dramatized version of the story. Graphic by: Sophia Denzler
Opinion: Monsters or Misinformation?
November 4, 2024
When it comes to homecoming, some people go for quirky, while others prefer romantic. Which one would you choose? Graphic by: Ella Duncan
Opinion: Homecoming proposals: tacky or romantic?
October 23, 2024
Cougar Catnip: Chappell's Privacy
Cougar Catnip: Chappell’s Privacy
October 23, 2024
Cougar Catnip: Morning music
Cougar Catnip: Morning music
October 23, 2024
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November 14, 2024
Cougar Catnip: Lunch Lines
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Fall sudoku
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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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"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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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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"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

3
The Ventura Music Hall is located on East Thompson Blvd. Photo by: Ryan Borba

A look into the Ventura Music Hall concert venue

4
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

5
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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It is human nature to want things but if we repeatedly consume to "fulfil" ourselves, we have to ask, "Will it ever be enough?" Graphic by: Ann Lam
Opinion: Will it ever be enough?
Ann Lam • November 15, 2024
"Monsters" replicates many pictures and scenes from the Menendez family's real life, which is counterintuitive considering they chose a very dramatized version of the story. Graphic by: Sophia Denzler
Opinion: Monsters or Misinformation?
Brody Daw and Sophia Denzler • November 4, 2024
Trending Stories
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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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"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

3
The Ventura Music Hall is located on East Thompson Blvd. Photo by: Ryan Borba

A look into the Ventura Music Hall concert venue

4
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

Check Out Our Instagram
View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: Oct. 21, 2024
SPORTS
The flag football team going to discuss strategies for the second half after the first half ended with a score of 34-0. Photo by: Samantha Martinez
Flag football takes on the Channel League Tournament
Samantha Martinez • November 12, 2024
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
Trending Stories
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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

2
"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

3
The Ventura Music Hall is located on East Thompson Blvd. Photo by: Ryan Borba

A look into the Ventura Music Hall concert venue

4
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

Check Out Our Instagram
View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: Oct. 21, 2024
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Christina Dorso said, “Trick or treating with my nephews.” Photo by: Haeden Weber
VHS On…Halloween plans?
Haeden Weber • October 23, 2024
Messages Left Unsent is inspired by The Unsent Project which stores over millions of messages to loved ones that were never sent. This project was started in 2015 by Rora Blue “to figure out what color people see love in,” as said on The Unsent Project website. Messages Left Unsent expands on the idea of The Unsent Project on a school-wide scale with a few changes. Graphic by: Ann Lam
Messages Left Unsent
Ann Lam • October 14, 2024
Humans of Ventura High School
Vail Newman and Ava Blau-Grinsel • October 11, 2024
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