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Blackwell, Dodge among VHS teachers to retire

Blackwell, Dodge among VHS teachers to retire

Bailey Peck and Sailor Hawes April 27, 2018

As the school year starts to come to an end, a couple of Ventura High School staff members are ready to say goodbye. Many VHS staff are retiring, including Karen Blackwell and Joan Dodge. English teacher...

Lucky llama: Yes, its worth the drive to Carpenteria

Lucky llama: Yes, it’s worth the drive to Carpenteria

Bailey Peck January 25, 2018

Looking for a healthy, filling smoothie bowl? Luckily, Lucky Llama Coffee House in Carpinteria offers that, plus more. They offer five different types of bowls, one of them being an avocado bowl. Some...

Martinez and Elson pictured showing off their outfits. Martinez found most of her outfit at the thrift store and second-hand shops. Elson takes part in the Levi’s and bralette trend. 
Photo by: Bailey Peck

Ring Ring it’s the fashion police

Samantha Franks and Bailey Peck January 24, 2018

Have you ever noticed that high schoolers in movies and television shows dress so different from the real high schooler’s sense of style. Say, “Mean Girls,” “Clueless,” “Gossip Girl?” Side...

Pitch Perfect 3: Not the movie for me

Pitch Perfect 3: Not the movie for me

Bailey Peck January 18, 2018

Pitch Perfect is an iconic film, I mean the Cup Song and hilarious commentary was a huge success. Pitch Perfect 2 was alright, but by  no means bad. But Pitch Perfect 3? I’d say was a huge fail....

Cornwell, as well principal Carlos Cohen and assistant principal Susan Eberhart, are the only people with access to the cameras. Although it is not their job to keep up with the maintenance. Photo by: Bailey Peck

Security cameras, or webbed cameras?

December 3, 2017

49 cameras. That’s what it takes to keep Ventura High School a safe and secure campus. But what really goes down behind the dozens of hidden cameras? Have they been less of a help than expected? Recently,...

Juniors Paige White and Sierra Cameron, last season after a water-polo game. 
Photo from: Paige White

VHS winter sports teams prepare for their upcoming season

Bailey Peck and Sailor Hawes November 16, 2017

As VHS’s fall sports season comes to a close, the winter sports teams are gearing up to play, with most of them starting right around The end of fall means the start of a new season. For Ventura...

VHS Students fired up for Food Faire

VHS Students fired up for Food Faire

November 3, 2017

Ventura High School hosted its bi-annual Food Faire, on Friday, November 2. VHS clubs, sports teams and classes set up booths with a variety of different foods and drinks on the Senior Lawn. Students...

Movember is the move

Movember is the move

Bailey Peck and Summer Yovanno November 3, 2017

https://vimeo.com/240987958 No-Shave November is an organization and event that originated from Facebook, in which people embrace their facial hair and go a whole month without shaving. This yearly...

(Pictured left to right) Sophomore Charlotte Allison, junior Paige White, senior Clayton Currie and Amy Elsenbaumer and 2017 VHS graduate Kelsi Dugas were on last years dive team.

Diving into the facts, not the pool

October 13, 2017

Several rumors have been spread this year that the Ventura High School dive team is going to be cancelled. This has led the divers to believe that they no longer will be diving this season, simply...

Student Surfs in Summer Career

Student “Surfs” in Summer Career

August 15, 2017

For many high schoolers, summer is the time where they decide to take on a job. Mikayla Robinson, a rising junior, currently works at Surfin’ Yogurt in Pierpont. Robinson said that, “buying a car and...

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