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Do cougars like boba?

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Infographic by: Avenlea Russian

How does “Me Too” affect high school students?

Avenlea Russian March 9, 2018

The phrase “Me Too” went viral October 2017 as a hashtag used on social media in regards to sexual assault and harassment. The hashtag started trending worldwide after a call to action from actress...

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Opinion: Is cheating “just one mistake?”

Avenlea Russian March 2, 2018

I understand that cheating has been around for an incredibly long time and is a temptation that many people fall into, but does it have to be that way? I mean people have the ability to end a relationship...

The winners of the dunk contest are both student athletes at VHS graduating this school year. Photo by: Avenlea Russian

Three pointers shoot for gold

Avenlea Russian February 24, 2018

https://vimeo.com/258008995 On Friday, Feb. 23, the annual Three Point and Dunk contest at Ventura High School was held in the Tuttle Gym. The dunk contest is ran by ASB and anyone is able to watch...

You can enjoy your bowl in their outside patio or take it to go. Photo by: Avenlea Russian

Are you “Stokey” for acai?

Avenlea Russian January 25, 2018

https://vimeo.com/251201142 Stokey Coffee Co. & Acai Bowls, previously known as “Stoked,” is located in downtown Ventura. Although at the very end of the El Jardin Courtyard, their coffee, tea,...

The trophy is currently kept at VHS. Photo by: Billy Maxwell

In remembrance of Suzanne Brown

William Maxwell and Avenlea Russian November 17, 2017

Every year, the Suzanne Brown memorial trophy goes to the winning team in the Buena-Ventura cross town rivalry game. On Friday, October 13, Ventura High School won the 54th annual rivalry game for the...

Junior Delaney Valdez hard at work to finish her homework for the day! Photo by: Avenlea Russian

Opinion: Everything wrong with homework

November 6, 2017

Sometimes, one hour a day just isn’t enough. Therefore, homework is a valuable tool for teachers to use in order to make sure students practice the work they learned that day, as well as further their...

Each year, the American Library Association records hundreds of attempts by individuals and groups to remove them from school library and classrooms. Photo by: Avenlea Russian

Banned? Not at VHS

October 4, 2017

September 24 to 30 was Banned Books Week in the United States. Banned Books Week is an official week that celebrates the books that have been banned and challenged in high schools for containing...

Athletes Brock Peterson, Brian Ferrin, Carlos Aviles, Kai Eigenhuis and Cory Whitcomb hoping to get fellow athletes to sign up for their Fellowship of Christian Athletes Club! Photo by: Hailey Cox

Cougar cubs join cougar clubs

September 16, 2017

Wednesday, September 13 marked the first day of a three day “club week” that continued Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th. During these three days, club members of VHS gathered on the senior...

Drama department webbed into a new production

Drama department webbed into a new production

September 5, 2017

On Thursday, August 24, Stefoni Rossiter held the VHS Drama Department’s play auditions for this year’s fall production of Charlotte’s Web. Auditions were held after school in the Little Theater...

To get a parking permit, you can go to the student services desk in the office and get the required form.

Parking permits change again

August 26, 2017

Ventura High School will be returning to the parking permit system for the 2017-2018 school year that was implemented prior to last year’s system, and is based off of a first-come first-serve basis. The...

Beehs older brother, Trenton Beeh, graduated from VHS with the class of 2017, and suggested that Beeh apply to Rhumbline, where he worked at the time.

Caden Beeh: student by day, busser by night

August 25, 2017

Senior Caden Beeh works as a busser and runner at Rhumb Line - The Sunset Restaurant. Rhumb Line is a waterfront restaurant at the Ventura Harbor with fresh fish and local produce.   His job...

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