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Uncle Sam is a national personification of the U.S. With this, we can say Samuel L. Jackson is playing as Uncle Sam to represent the U.S Government. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show

Emma Blackburn March 12, 2025

A run-through Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl halftime Sunday, Feb. 9 2025, was the Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bowl is a championship game of the National...

Trump’s government-cutting team singled out the “nearly $300 million to progressive groups like Planned Parenthood” as one of the targets at which DOGE was 'taking aim.' said the Washington State Journal. Photo by: Brody Daw

Opinion: How will Donald Trump’s second term continue to threaten women?

Sophia Denzler and Brody Daw February 14, 2025

Women are amongst the group that Trump’s second term will be devoted to harming As a man with dozens of sexual misconduct allegations who, three years ago, took action to remove a fundamental right...

They are upsides and downsides to dating in high school. Graphic by: Henry Mattesich

Opinion: The Pros and Cons of Dating in High School

Henry Mattesich February 14, 2025

What are some benefits and detriments of high school relationships Dating in high school has its pros and cons, with many students finding it to be a fun and meaningful experience. Being in a relationship...

Do dragons and bulldogs have what it takes to impress Ventura cougars? Graphic by: Brie Cheatham

Opinion: Can Cougars, Bulldogs and Dragons mix?

Brie Cheatham February 14, 2025

Does dating someone from Buena or Foothill work for students? Although several Ventura High School students are dating each other, some students are wooed by our school rivals: Foothill Technology High...

The possible risks of teen pregnancy. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Teen Pregnancy should not be normalized

Emma Blackburn February 14, 2025

Teen pregnancy is a huge risk that nobody should take Teen pregnancy for some is considered not such a big deal and something you don't need to worry too much about, however, this is a huge misunderstanding....

Tyler, the Creator released CHROMAKOPIA on a Monday instead of the industry regular Friday because he felt like it persuaded "passive listening". Graphic By: Henry Mattesich

Cougar Critique: “CHROMAKOPIA”

Henry Mattesich December 11, 2024

Tyler, The Creator returns with hard-hitting beats and lyrics   Tyler, The Creator released his 8th studio album, CHROMAKOPIA, on October 28th. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart...

A classic teen romance movie, "10 Things I Hate About You." Graphic by: Ella Duncan

Opinion: First loves, first lessons

Natalie Di Silvestri, Ella Duncan, and Samantha Martinez December 11, 2024

Can first loves affect our lives forever? Movies, TV shows and books often talk about “high school love” but is that love only seen in Hollywood? Oftentimes when teenagers fall in love, adults...

The Grammy nominations were released on Nov. 8. Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado

Opinion: Grammy nominations for 2025

Theodora Todd-Maldonado November 25, 2024

Nominations for Grammys were dominated by pop women For the first time ever, only women were nominated for best pop vocal album, which include “Short n’ Sweet” by Sabrina Carpenter, “Hit Me Hard...

Season four of Outer Banks ties into the old tales of the Pirate Blackbeard and his treasure. Graphic by: Brie Cheatham

Cougar Critique: “Outer Banks” part one of season four

Brie Cheatham November 24, 2024

This season is full of new exciting quests, treasures and drama Pogues and kooks, Outer Banks season four is finally here on Netflix. Part one of "Outer Banks" season four released Thursday, Oct. 10....

In what situations would it be moral to sacrifice the minority? What about what majority? Graphic by: Ann Lam

Opinon: Would you pull the lever?

Ann Lam November 20, 2024

The trolley problem is a moral dilemma that was first introduced in Philippa Foot’s 1967 “The Problem of Abortion and the Double Effect” to explore our take on the morality of abortion and the multiple...

Hailing from Thailand, Australia and China, these three have taken the internet by storm. Graphic by: Salene Dang

Opinion: It-girls of the Animal Kingdom

Salene Dang November 20, 2024

Moo Deng, Pesto, & Hua Hua, who are they? An adorably aggressive pygmy hippo, a giant fluffy penguin and a huggable panda have taken the internet by storm with their charm and unique personalities....

Mr. Beast claims that the brand Lunchly is healthier, and overall better than the brand Lunchables. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Opinion: What makes the new brand “Lunchly” so hated?

Emma Blackburn November 18, 2024

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as Mr. Beast, has been caught in a pit of hate for the past month along with Logan Paul and Olajide Williams (KSI). The new brand Lunchly was first released on Sept. 16, 2024,...

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