Opinion: I can do that, but you can’t
Hannah Lee
March 2, 2018
A lot of students may be familiar with the term “double standards,” but how many of them know what it means? Double standards is defined as a rule or principle that is unfairly applied in different ways to different people or groups. Double standards apply to every person in some way, shape or for...
Stranger Scenes: Where students showcase their voices
Hannah Lee
February 5, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOrMaN6NXM4 The Ventura High School drama department recently put on it’s winter showcase; the theme this year was “Stranger Scenes,” deriving from the beloved Netflix show, Stranger Things. The showcase was Friday, January 2 and Saturday, January 3, and d...
The courtroom in the classroom
Hannah Lee
January 25, 2018
Ventura High School’s mock trial program is designed to help young teenagers learn how to perform in a real courtroom. Mock trial is an extracurricular after school program where students participate in rehearsed trials to learn more about the legal system in a competitive manner. The students ...
Chaos on Capitol Hill
Hannah Lee
January 23, 2018
Recently there’s been a lot of talk circulating the government and its likelihood of passing the annual budget bill. As of January 20, it was predicted that the government could shut down at approximately 12 am., which hasn’t happened since 2013. So what takes place when a government shutdown occu...
It’s America’s favorite boy band
Hannah Lee
January 17, 2018
Over the past couple of years, an underground boy band has emerged by the name of Brockhampton. The band is becoming more successful in the recent years, playing at Camp Flog Gnaw in 2017 and upcoming festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo in 2018. The group is led by Kevin Abstract and consi...
It’s not a Demogorgon it’s a Demodog
November 8, 2017
“Stranger Things” made its return to Netflix on October, 27 of 2017. Fans were beyond excited after waiting over a year to see their favorite characters make their big screen debut. Last year, the show appeared out of nowhere combining a thrilling horror series with Science fiction. All of the characters r...
Opinion: The spooky season is upon us
November 1, 2017
Halloween, the holiday that never gets old. Halloween is a holiday that many people celebrate arguably no matter what age they are. When one is younger, they typically go Trick-or-Treating, going up to doors singing “trick-or-treat, give me something good to eat.” As the night goes on, kids fi...
What? What? What? The Improv troupe is back for another year
October 22, 2017
Improv Auditions were held on October 18 and 19 in Stefoni Rossiter’s classroom from 3:30 to 5:30. The troupe lost more than half of their members last year after many of them graduated. This year, the troupe felt it was necessary to take on new members to keep the tradition of being “the funnie...
Take the pledge and participate in Red Ribbon week
October 19, 2017
Red Ribbon week runs from October 16 to 20. Red Ribbon week is run by the freshmen and sophomores in ASB in efforts to spread awareness on drug abuse and the harmful effects it can have on a teenagers life. Red Ribbon week is a time where students can pledge to be drug and alcohol free. There wi...
From high school students to college students
October 17, 2017
The Advancement Via Individual Determination or AVID program at Ventura High School is run by teacher Linda Bergfeld, who also teaches computer science along with teacher Teri Withers. AVID is a college preparation program for deserving, capable, low-income students who will be the first in their...
A local foundation makes it mark at VHS
October 8, 2017
The Young and Brave is a non-profit organization aimed to help today’s youth beat cancer. The foundation helps children and their families overcome the challenges and hardships brought upon by cancer. Built on the foundation of helping people, the Young and Brave exists to inspire, encourage, and...
VHS Cross Country takes on the lake
October 7, 2017
Ventura High School’s Cross Country team competed in a meet on Wednesday, October 4 at Lake Casitas. Both the boys and girls teams, JV and Varsity, raced a 1.85 mile course. Girls took first place in their meet and the boys took second. Senior Cody Beeson, who came in second place at La...
