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

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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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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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"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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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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Nathen Donnelly said, "They told us to keep our hands out of our pockets and not go to our backpacks, and one kid ran over to his backpack and started reaching into it. I was terrified that was gonna scare the cops. I’m glad we're all safe. I’m glad that we can talk about this." Photo by: Charlize McFarlin
VHS goes into lockdown
Charlize McFarlin • May 28, 2025
Elon Musk is the richest man in the world, with an estimated networth of $351 billion. Graphic by: Charlize McFarlin
Elon Musk’s political impacts on 2025
Victoria Godinez and Charlize McFarlin • May 28, 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
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
FEATURES
Nathen Donnelly said, "They told us to keep our hands out of our pockets and not go to our backpacks, and one kid ran over to his backpack and started reaching into it. I was terrified that was gonna scare the cops. I’m glad we're all safe. I’m glad that we can talk about this." Photo by: Charlize McFarlin
VHS goes into lockdown
Charlize McFarlin • May 28, 2025
Carter Kimble '25 getting ready for the play. Photo by: MiroShoots
VHS Baseball wins League Title
May 28, 2025
Iliana Cervantes '27 dijo, "Arriba en el pelo hay unas flores y tiene pelo rizado y también hay maquillaje colorido y unos accesorios que simbolizan la cultura y la blusa representa basically the traditions and culture of yucateco and basically the tote bag it shows like downtown style and with accessories also." Foto por: Samantha Martinez
Estilos hispanohablantes en Ventura
May 28, 2025
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
February 19, 2025
What is your love language? Graphic by: Brynn Kightlinger
What are the five love languages?
February 14, 2025
OPINION
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Hunger Games vs Twilight: What’s the better 2010’s saga?
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The Promposal process to ask your date to Prom. Make a creative poster and bring flowers to your date's house to ask them to Prom. Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Promposal ideas to ask your date to prom
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Snow White (1937) compared to the newest Snow White (2025) shows the massive differences that people have criticized. Differences such as Snow white's hair, the outfits etc. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn
Disney’s “Snow White” was a major flop
May 28, 2025
The original Disney Productions intro. Graphic By: Avery Almora
Childhood Changes
May 28, 2025
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
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May 9, 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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Cougars shown in aftermath of their victory against Buena, taking the rivalry trophy home to VHS. Photo by: Samantha Martinez

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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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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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"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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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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Twilight vs Hunger Games thumbnail graphic. Graphic by: Natalie Di Silvestri
Hunger Games vs Twilight: What’s the better 2010’s saga?
Natalie Di Silvestri • May 28, 2025
The Promposal process to ask your date to Prom. Make a creative poster and bring flowers to your date's house to ask them to Prom. Graphic by: Brie Cheatham
Promposal ideas to ask your date to prom
Brie Cheatham • May 28, 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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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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"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

View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: Feb. 11, 2024
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Carter Kimble '25 getting ready for the play. Photo by: MiroShoots
VHS Baseball wins League Title
Henry Mattesich • May 28, 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
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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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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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"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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Nathen Donnelly said, "They told us to keep our hands out of our pockets and not go to our backpacks, and one kid ran over to his backpack and started reaching into it. I was terrified that was gonna scare the cops. I’m glad we're all safe. I’m glad that we can talk about this." Photo by: Charlize McFarlin
VHS goes into lockdown
Charlize McFarlin • May 28, 2025
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?
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