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"I love students and education and teaching, and as a librarian, you get to see all the grades, and that's what I love the most," said Farima Farokhi, the new librarian at VHS. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Welcoming new teachers on campus

Brynn Kightlinger September 27, 2024

19 new faculty members have joined the VHS staff Last school year, VHS said goodbye to 15 teachers, 10 of whom retired. Going into the 2024-25 school year, VHS has welcomed 19 new faculty members, including...

From left to right, Holland Gragg ‘28 and Lotus Crawford ’28. From Michel Saltzman's 1st period class, posing for an photo. Photo by: Charlize McFarlin

Gen Alpha arrives at VHS

How is the class of 2028 adjusting to their first year of high school? With the Class of 2028 arriving to their first year of high school, it’s the first time in 11 years that Ventura High School has...

Monkeypox spreads through close, personal, skin to skin contact with people who have monkeypox rashes or sores. Graphic by: Isabel Andrade

Monkeypox outbreak hits the United States

Isabel Andrade September 23, 2024

The new variant of monkeypox has been spreading rapidly in the United States The outbreak of monkeypox started in 2022, originating from Africa. It later came to the United States and turned into a global...

Left to right, Kirra Anderson '28, Jack Lim '27 and Styles Haley Kettler '28. Anderson does vocals and guitar for the band. Lim plays the base and Hettler is the drummer. Photo by: Emma Blackburn

Friday lunch bands rock Ventura High School

Emma Blackburn, Suri Garcia, and Henry Mattesich September 23, 2024

VHS Friday bands catches the attention of many students Every Friday at lunch, different bands hosted by the VHS Music Department form together to come play at the Senior Lawn. The band “Electric Shadow”...

Tardy sweeps happen every day, every period. Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado

Behind the Sweeps

How do VHS students feel about the new tardy sweep policy During the spring of the 2023-24 school year, Ventura High School implemented tardy sweeps for the first time, with no warning as to what periods...

Crafted American-flag hearts made by students can be posted up in the 80s-90s classrooms windows. Photo by: Sophia Denzler

To Vote or Not to Vote

Sophia Denzler September 13, 2024

18-year-olds at VHS embark on adulthood-- starting with voting On Nov. 5, 2024, registered voters will receive a ballot for the 2024 Presidential Election. This means that certain upperclassmen at Ventura...

Arts Corner Cafe is located at 1907 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001. They are open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Photo by: Brody Daw

VHS Teacher and two time Businessman: How he balances it all

Brody Daw September 13, 2024

Raul Rubacava claims “time management” is the key to his success Ventura local for 45 years, Raul Rubalcava ventured into the business world 17 years ago. He, alongside his brother Issac Rubalcava...

Jillian Mendoza from the Girl Scout Troop 76 said, “We want younger girls to feel prepared and we want to normalize periods for them. If they do not have menstrual products available, it will affect their ability to focus in school.” Graphic by: Ann Lam

VHS implements menstrual products into school bathrooms

Ann Lam September 13, 2024

Free tampons and pads are now provided in school bathrooms for grades 3-12 after a new bill is passed On Jan. 11, 2023, Act AB 230, also known as the Girl Scouts Period Equity Act, was extended from Act...

The theme of the Sadie’s dance is "Western." Some traditional western apparel is cowboy boots and a hat. Graphic by: ASB

Sadies dance is back

Vail Newman May 28, 2024

The spring dance is back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. A spring dance has not been held at VHS since prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The spring dance is coming back this year and will...

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