The show must virtually go on
Anna Guerra
August 17, 2020
Despite school closures, the performing arts still plan for success. With the Ventura Unified School District announcing that school will remain online, some electives have to readapt their classes for the upcoming year. Among these electives is drama. Drama teacher Stefoni Rossiter explained through...
Evading Covid-19… or mask mandates?
Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers
August 17, 2020
Mask mandate receives mixed feelings from the public. Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated wearing masks while in public areas on June 18, with individual businesses setting up their own rules for entrance or usage of their facilities. These restrictions have received mixed feelings from the public, some clai...
Serra will be “serra-brated” no longer
Anna Guerra
August 17, 2020
After residing in front of the Ventura City Hall for decades, the statue of California missionary Junipero Serra has been removed. Following virtual public meetings and on-site protests, the Ventura City Council decided in a six-to-zero unanimous vote to remove the Junipero Serra statue that stood in fro...
The Black Lives Matter movement reaches Ventura: VHS students respond
Anna Guerra
June 5, 2020
In light of recent national events, some of Ventura High’s black students make their voices heard when it comes to Black Lives Matter, police brutality, protests and more. “For years people of color have always been discriminated against, but I think the death of George Floyd was the breaking ...
VHS students find ways to beat quarantine boredom
Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers
May 5, 2020
From working out, to tie dyeing tanks, here’s what some VHS students have been up to while staying at home. Quarantine can be boring, to say the least. Even with a mandatory stay-at-home order issued by Governor Gavin Newsom, VHS students have found ways to keep themselves entertained while flatt...
Opinion: Mental health should be a bigger priority during quarantine
Anna Guerra
May 3, 2020
Sure, academics are important, but what’s the use of passing your math quiz if you can’t get out of bed? VUSD announced its closure of all schools and programs on March 12, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Originally, it seemed like school would be back in session right after spring break. After al...
Got consent?
Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers
March 15, 2020
Whether single or not, there are important guidelines to know when it comes to consent. Consent is a crucial part of any interaction, especially when it comes to sexual activities. According to Planned Parenthood, consent is defined as “when a person freely agrees to do something.” Sexual consent...
Choose Ventura, the choice is yours
Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers
January 23, 2020
Ventura High opens School of Choice to all students within VUSD According to Ventura Unified School District’s website, School of Choice is a process that grants parents of VUSD kids to select any school within the district that they would like to place their child in. SOC allows the process of choosin...
Teachers made a hoot at the faculty “fun-raiser”
Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers
January 15, 2020
VHS faculty showed their silly side to raise funds for the drama department. [dropcap size=small]O[/dropcap]n Friday Jan. 10, Ventura staff members performed in the sixth annual faculty “Fun-Raiser” to let it all go for a couple of laughs. The funds raised by the improv show went to benefit the VHS Drama Depart...
Does Disney+ live up to its hype?
Anna Guerra
December 19, 2019
With the new streaming platform, members can access all their favorite childhood movies in just a couple clicks Since it’s release on Nov. 12, Disney+ has taken the world by storm. According to its website, members are able to stream Disney classics, new releases, TV series, and exclusive original...
Photo Story: Worst Holiday Gift
Anna Guerra and Katie Medina
December 19, 2019
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Falling into fashion
Anna Guerra and Katie Medina
November 15, 2019
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, VHS students’ transition into fall fashion. As Ventura transitions into Autumn weather, students continue to find new ways to wear pieces they love, while keeping warm. Junior Benet Bouchard shared that her favorite fall trend this year is, “the platform shoe ...
