Are phones the real distraction?
Gavin Cross and Malik Hibbler
June 5, 2019
In almost all of my classes phones are a repetitive everyday problem for teachers. Having to take them away and send them up to the office is really just a waste of time. If a student is able to multitask, which is a function limited to some, they should be allowed to pull out their phones and check a text ...
Which path will you choose?
William Maxwell and Gavin Cross
May 17, 2019
After high school, there are a lot of options to choose from to go forward with your life. The military, one such option, is very beneficial for some students. You can receive medical benefits along with housing and schooling. There are four branches of the military to enlist in, each having their own smaller...
The meet of Ventura County: Who will rise above the rest?
Gavin Cross
April 29, 2019
On April 18, the Ventura Cougars went to Moorpark High School to compete in the -Ventura County Track meet. The group was made up of some of the higher-ranking athletes on the team and they went to show out. After school on the 18 of April the athletes left for Moorpark. On the field, Senior Dere...
Spring break wasn’t much of a break from baseball for the Cougars.
Gavin Cross
April 12, 2019
Over the break, the Ventura varsity baseball team traveled to Las Vegas to compete in the Bishop Gorman Desert Classic. The Cougars played in five games over the five days they were in Vegas. They played teams from all over the country, including Durango from Las Vegas, Legacy out of North Las Vegas, Vauxhall Academy from Alberta, Canada, Bis...
Ventura High has a rich history, how much do you think you know?
Gavin Cross
March 15, 2019
Founded over 100 years ago, in 1889, Ventura High School is full of history lessons of its own and there is much to learn about the first high school established in Ventura County. Considering the school’s extensive history, being open for learning for 130 years, it would be strange to think it doesn’t ...
Single__Taken_x_ Other__
Gavin Cross
March 8, 2019
Having a relationship in high school is a good life experience that could teach you lessons for the future. Some people look down upon high school relationships, saying things like, “Oh, you have your whole life ahead of you. Why waste your young years by getting tied down so quick?” Others...
The Borderline shooting memorial
Gavin Cross
December 9, 2018
The recent shooting on Nov. 7, 2018, at the popular Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks has affected many people around the community for various reasons. The one thing we do know is that the shooting and the twelve lost lives, including the suspect and Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, will never be for...
Varsity soccer defeats Santa Barbara in a close game
Gavin Cross and Julia Davies
December 5, 2018
On Nov. 28, a rainy Wednesday evening, the Ventura High School Varsity girls soccer team faced off against the Santa Barbara Dons in their first home game of the season, at Ventura’s own, Larrabee Stadium. The former state champions played hard and took home their second win of the season. The...
Ventura boys water polo defeats Rio Mesa
Gavin Cross
October 14, 2018
The varsity boys led by Spencer McGrath, the head coach, currently hold an 8-7 record this season, while having a record of 4-0 in league. On Thursday Oct. 11 the Cougars faced up against the Rio Mesa Spartans. In the first minute and a half of the quarter, senior Omar Abawab (number three) was excluded ...
Inside of Psychology class
Gavin Cross, John Studebaker, and Malik Hibbler
October 3, 2018
Psychology. You’ve probably heard the word at some point, but not many people seem to know exactly what goes on in a psychology class. Whether you think you can be a professor for a psychology class or you’ve never even heard of it, Ventura High School offers a regular and AP psychology class with...
Ventura fights to comeback against Rio Mesa
Gavin Cross
October 1, 2018
On Friday Sept. 28, the Ventura Cougars played the Rio Mesa Spartans in their first league match of the season. To start off the game, the Cougars gained a big first down but then were led into a three and out. Midway through the first quarter, junior Zack Rodriguez (number 80) came in clutch...
VHS football loses challenging game against Hart 38-0
Gavin Cross
September 28, 2018
Friday night lights, can’t get enough of them right? This week the VHS varsity football team matched up against Hart High School. The first quarter started off with a quick three and out drive leading to junior Zack Rodriguez (number 80) punting the ball to the 45 yard line. After a long drive for...
