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The majority of the public came to the meeting in support of both certified and classified staff, including paraeducators, elementary librarians and teachers at Homestead. Photo by: Daniel  Mendoza

The fight is not over

Ann Lam May 9, 2025

VUSD staff, students and parents attended the Mar. 11 board meeting to stop the reductions and layoffs of staff The district board held a regular meeting Mar. 11 at the VUSD Education Services Center,...

The new Minecraft movie will be released on April 4th, 2025. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: Will the new Minecraft movie be worth the wait?

Emma Blackburn October 23, 2024

Recently, a trailer by Warner Bros was released introducing the new upcoming Minecraft movie. Many have already reviewed it, especially online. Most of the time, reviews would say they didn't like how...

How to beat the heat at Ventura High School

Emma Blackburn October 2, 2024

Sizzling heat waves hit VHS Ventura High School has recently been hit with a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 80 to 95 degrees fahrenheit. These unusual temperatures make it challenging for staff...

The dance program is accepting donations in the dance room until Nov. 21. Photo by: Meray Touma

Ventura High School’s dance team’s clothing drive

Meray Touma November 17, 2023

VHS dance team uses donations to connect with the community The VHS dance team is having their annual donation clothing drive. This clothing drive is their way of giving back to the community this holiday...

Homework might not be very popular, but it's the most efficient and effective way to solidify learning and knowledge in students. Graphic by: Isabella Fierros

Opinion: Homework or no work?

Christian Montecino September 22, 2023

Is homework actually beneficial for students? Whether we like it or not, homework is something that we’ll never get rid of. It may be tedious, boring and repetitive at times, but without homework, we...

Students argued with former math teacher John Kim in his fourth period money management class in room 61. Photo by: Isabel Andrade

What happened to Mr. Kim?

Weston Blackburn and Isabel Andrade May 31, 2023

A look at what happened and what’s in store for his students On May 18, VHS’ former temporarily assigned math teacher, John Kim, sent an email to all his students announcing he would no longer be...

Teachers should not have to continuously interrupt their lectures to get you to put your phone away. Be respectful and considerate. Graphic by: Lourdes Almalab

Opinion: The use of phones in class will always be impossible to regulate

Lourdes Almalab May 26, 2023

The never-ending debate between teachers and students The use of phones in class is a constant subject area that teachers are having to cover more and more. It’s not uncommon for a teacher to interrupt...

C U at College

C U at College

Sophia Denzler May 26, 2023

Closing out the school year in the fourth quarter, seniors are beginning to choose which college they will attend in the upcoming fall. A popular option is the UC system, a group of California universities,...

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