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According to The New York Times, the approved project will occupy at least three acres of the Red River. Photo by: Lon Brehmer and Enriqueta Flores-Guevara.

Trump Organization builds golf course in Vietnam

Ann Lam October 9, 2025

Golf course is approved to be built in the Khoai Chau district of northern Vietnam On May 16, Vietnam’s government approved a $1.5 billion project to build a 2,446-acre golf resort in the Hung Yen...

Coach and teacher Todd Tackett with 2022-23 girls' soccer team after their last game against Canyon High School. Photo by: Soraya Stegall

Introducing new 2025-26 coaches at VHS

Gabriel Gamble, Nico Fassett, and Victoria Godinez October 9, 2025

Soccer, golf, cheer and cross country gain new coaches for this year’s seasons This year's new coaches at VHS include Todd Tackett, Mondo Sifuentes, Paola Avila and Aaron Torres. These coaches have...

The way the tax bill affects the economy has been up for speculation by economist and politicians. Photo by: Kingston Sussman

Changes brought by Trump’s tax bill

Kingston Sussman October 9, 2025

Exploring the world of politics the US  is  entering  The “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces changes to the existing tax codes that will have an impact on Americans nationwide, including parents...

The football anticipation has ended for many football fans

Joaquin Romero October 9, 2025

Sept. 4 marked the start of a new NFL season Football fans wait all year for the new football season to start and now a new NFL season starts once again. Since the NFL is one of the shortest sports seasons...

Fantasy Football begins

Fantasy Football begins

Gabriel Gamble October 9, 2025

Kicking off the fantasy season with insights and predictions With the National Football League starting, Fantasy Football has begun among VHS students. Fantasy football and the NFL are directly connected....

According to Aeries, one in two students in California use Aeries. Graphic by:  Ann Lam

VUSD switches to Aeries

Charlie Facciuto, Marlie West, and Ann Lam October 9, 2025

Student information systems changed over summer In Nov. 2024, the Ventura Unified School District board finalized the decision to switch student information systems. On Aug. 12, communications director...

Online conspiracies arise about Trump's health. Graphic by: Marlie West.

Trump disappears from public view over Labor Day weekend

Marlie West October 9, 2025

Speculations about Donald Trump’s health after days without a public appearance On the weekend of Aug. 30 -31, president Donald Trump did not make any public appearances. With Trump’s active political...

Ventura Community College is marking their 100th year of education this year. Graphic by: Brynn Kightlinger

Ventura College celebrates their Centennial Year

Brynn Kightlinger October 9, 2025

This 2025-26 school year, Ventura College is marking their 100th year of education Ventura College was established as the first college in Ventura County in 1925, when a junior college section was added...

A tunnel was formed by JV players, parents, teachers and fans to celebrate the girls after their win against cross town rivals Buena High School. Photo by: Samantha Martinez

VHS flag football beats the BHS 41-0

Samantha Martinez and Victoria Godinez October 9, 2025

Flag football goes three years undefeated by Buena  On Sept. 4, Ventura High School flag football played their third league game of the season against Buena High School. This would be their third league...

In the first week of the NFL season, Jalen Carter and Dak Prescott got into an altercation. Graphic by: Alex DeBoer

Jalen Carter spits on Dak Precott

Alex DeBoer September 30, 2025

Will Jalen Carter face any punishment? The first game of the NFL season between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4. Six seconds into the game, defensive...

Ventura College starts a new football season

Moses Clabaugh September 30, 2025

Ventura College started football season against Fullerton The Ventura College football team started the new season with a 32-21 win against Palomar. They then continued their win streak, getting a...

Who was Charlie Kirk?

Who was Charlie Kirk?

Henry Mattesich September 30, 2025

Exploring the man considered the voice of young conservatism On Sept. 10, political influencer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University. Kirk was a 31-year-old political...

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