Is there more to the Met Gala than an excuse for millionaires to gather and party? This year’s American Independence theme allowed celebrities to express their takes on America.
Ever wonder what it’s...
An in-depth look at the catastrophic result of Columbus “discovering” America and how it still affects people today
Christopher Columbus, presented as a hero in American history, was a tyrant who...
Lover of books? Take a look at a Cougar Press staffer’s review of Naomi Alderman’s critically acclaimed novel.
This is a spoiler-free review.
What would one do if it’s the present day and young...
Did you wake up this morning and wish you had another hour to sleep? Have you ever fallen asleep in school? If the answer is yes to either, I have good news for you. This is the last school year high...
Teens are historically tired, but is social media affecting their sleep schedule?
Many VHS students feel tired. This isn't a new phenomenon, teens have been lacking sleep since the dawn of their existence....
VHS students share their thoughts on the popular subsection.
The rise of TikTok communities have given TikTok users solace during the pandemic with its various options. It has given people spaces to...
TikTok’s siren for vegans, homophobes and racists
On TikTok’s For You Page, there are a plethora of educational videos swimming about the algorithm, but one channel sticks out from the rest: That...
Out with the old and in with the new, Ventura High’s snack bar undergoes changes involving free lunch and a new menu.
Where did our pizza go? As we’re well aware of, COVID-19 has affected many aspects...
Senior superlatives are a tradition within yearbooks, but did they take it too far?
With the 2020-21 school year coming to its close, Ventura High School yearbooks started being distributed. However,...
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Season 2 of His Dark Materials on BBC and HBO is out, continuing the adventures of Lyra Silvertongue, a strong willed teenager...
Asians have been a target of hate crimes recently, how do we advocate for change?
Anti-Asian hate crimes are not a new phenomenon, they’ve been happening for centuries. Early documented acts of racism...
Was it really the best choice?
On Tue. April 6th, Ventura County entered the coveted Orange Tier. This means a lot of businesses are able to reopen with indoor capacity. More people are getting vaccinated...
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![Caroline Dickinson, who is a senior at El Camino, but is in the music program at VHS, was kicked off campus by security because she was still on campus after her class was over. She was told that El Camino students weren’t allowed to stay here during the times they had gap periods. “I was walking to Santa Cruz to get a snack, [. . .] and then I came back on campus and I was kicked off, because I didn’t have an off campus pass.”
Read more on Elise Sisk’s new article, “New security rules on VHS campus have major effects on student life.”
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