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The invisible killer

The invisible killer

January 17, 2018

Why are some people still wearing masks? I mean the fire is pretty far away and the air doesn’t smell that bad.   According to AIRNow.gov, the smoke produced by fires is made up of a mixture...

When asked what she wanted out of becoming a professional ballet dancer, Miller responded: Being in front of an audience (pause) is what its all about.

Olivia dances her way to stardom

November 16, 2017

Have you ever heard of Kobe Bryant or LeBron James? They both went straight to the NBA after graduating high school. Ventura High School Junior, Olivia Miller, has been a ballet dancer for 13 and...

(From left to right) Junior Joey Stutes, senior Alex Rangel, junior Cole Stender, and junior Jake Grajeda all attended the college fair and checked out the UC Santa Cruz booth. Photo by: Ryan King

The only fair that matters

November 5, 2017

On Thursday, November 2, over 60 different college representatives gathered at St. Bonaventure High School’s gymnasium to inform and get to know prospective freshmen that are possibly interested in attending...

No Consent for the 2%

No Consent for the 2%

Ryan King October 17, 2017

In the previous article, “The power was in the numbers: VUSD teachers appeal for 2 percent pay increase,” The Cougar Press stated that in Santa Barbara, Oxnard Union, and Pleasant Valley school districts,...

Whats the deal with the kneel?

What’s the deal with the kneel?

October 17, 2017

A few of VHS’s football players shared their opinions when they were asked, “What is your opinion on the situation with the NFL and kneeling during the anthem,” and “Has VHS football brought it...

On September 19, Mexico City was shook with a magnitude 7.1 quake. After the horrendous event, the search began for victims among the wreckage. Photo by: LA Times

Earthquakes: Are we ready?

October 6, 2017

California is likely due for an earthquake, but is anyone making preparations for the “Big One?" The part of the San Andreas Fault that runs along the Grapevine , North of Los Angeles, hasn't experienced...

VHS teachers filled the room of the VUSD board meeting.

The power was in the numbers: VUSD teachers appeal for 2% pay increase

Ryan King and Summer Yovanno September 30, 2017

[huge_it_slider id="3"] On Tuesday, September 26, teachers from Ventura Unified School District appeared at San Buenaventura City Hall to appeal for a new salary package that includes a two percent...

Can Serena sing her way from Soundcloud to Spotify?

Can Serena sing her way from Soundcloud to Spotify?

September 20, 2017

https://vimeo.com/235475493 Serena Ropersmith is 16 years old and a junior at VHS. Science and drama are her two favorite subjects at school, but writing songs, playing the piano, and singing are what...

The bigger the class, the less likely you’ll pass

The bigger the class, the less likely you’ll pass

September 11, 2017

Does the amount of kids in a classroom matter? Is it possible that it can negatively affect the ability to learn and absorb information? According to an article from frontiersacademy.org, the U.S....

At 11:31 AM MDT, the eclipse hit maximum totality and the solar corona shines bright in the sky.

Just like the moon, we covered it

August 26, 2017

The total solar eclipse was this past Monday, August 21, and I was fortunate to witness the path of totality. I started my trip north into totality at 4:00 AM that morning from Twin Falls, Idaho and...

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