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Cougars shown in aftermath of their victory against Buena, taking the rivalry trophy home to VHS. Photo by: Samantha Martinez

Cougars win rivalry game against the Bulldogs

Ventura Football Team beats Buena in the first league game of the year The Ventura High School Varsity football team played an away game against their cross-town rival, Buena High School. The game ended...


Nikacado Avocado's secret weight loss transformation breaks the internet. Graphic by: Ella Duncan.

Nikocado Avocado: Two steps ahead?

Ella Duncan and Emily Lang October 13, 2024

Popular mukbang influencer shocks many of his viewers with a secret weight loss The popular YouTuber Nikocado Avocado shocked many viewers with his recent video “Two Steps Ahead” posted on Sept. 6....

The girls' and boys' water polo team were at their table talking to incoming freshmen. Photo by: Lily Brown

Athletic night for incoming freshman

Lily Brown May 30, 2024

What sports were shown at the athletic night? On May 8, VHS held their athletic night for incoming freshman. This night is for the incoming freshman to choose and sign up for sports they want to do during...

Guardians are notified by the school when their children are caught in a tardy sweep. Photo by: Isabella Fierros

Tardy sweeps sweep across campus

Isabel Andrade, Lily Brown, and Weston Blackburn May 30, 2024

VHS has enacted a new tardy sweep policy On March 22, a tardy sweep was conducted for the first time in the school year during third period. VHS admin chose to conduct the tardy sweeps in order to address...

The Renaissance certificates were awarded to many students, and they all contained a Mister Softee gift card that students may use on the days Mister Softee comes to VHS. Photo by: Brody Daw

A Renaissance revival

Brody Daw and Ava Mohror April 11, 2024

Renaissance returns to VHS for the first time since before COVID-19  During the week of March 18 to March 22, call slips were sent out to students regarding the revived Renaissance program at VHS. The...

The crack on Foothill Rd. was quickly filled. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Weathering roads caused many students to be tardy

Brynn Kightlinger March 27, 2024

Road closure on Foothill Rd. created traffic and made many students late to school On March 5, 2024, Foothill Road experienced road closure due to a large crack in the side of the road. This road closure...

Willy Wonka cast did their read through in the auditorium on Feb. 26. Photo by: Drama Department Instagram

Willy Wonka takes over the VHS Stage

Lily Brown March 14, 2024

The cast for Willy Wonka is announced and rehearsals are underway The Ventura High School Drama Department cast list for the upcoming production of Willy Wonka was released on Feb. 24, only one day after...

"I am glad that I am graduating, so I don't have to deal with a shorter summer," said Violet Hurguy '24. Graphic by: Brody Daw

School will start a week earlier than usual

Brody Daw and Alexis Segovia March 6, 2024

VHS’ start date has been pushed up to Aug. 14 The 2024-2025 school year will begin 10 days earlier than before, shortening summer by a week. School will be out of session on June 13 and will be back...

Students and other donors waited in the cafeteria to get their blood drawn. (Pictured left to right) Thomas Atkins '25, Ruby Welch '25 and Annabella Lehtonen '25. Photo by: Alexis Segovia

Ventura High School hosts its quarterly blood drive

Alexis Segovia and Brody Daw March 6, 2024

VHS welcomes students to sign up to donate blood On March 1, VHS hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive in which students are able to donate blood.  Students are encouraged to donate as long as they...

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