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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...

When it comes to homecoming, some people go for quirky, while others prefer romantic. Which one would you choose? Graphic by: Ella Duncan

Opinion: Homecoming proposals: tacky or romantic?

Ella Duncan October 23, 2024

A surge in homecoming proposals takes the world by storm Homecoming proposals, similar to the trend of a “promposal”, has become a staple of high school culture, blowing up on social media. These...

VHS students rushing to their first period class before the bell rings. Photo by: Liam Spahr

Opinion: Ventura High School is not changing Tardy Sweep Policy for morning periods

Liam Spahr October 23, 2024

VHS continues tardy sweeps for first and second period Ventura High School was rumored to have adjusted its tardy sweep policy, but this rumor is incorrect. Tardy sweeps, aimed at holding students accountable...

Is it inappropriate for teenagers to go trick or treating? Graphic by: Salene Dang

Opinion: Please take one (unless you’re a teenager)

Salene Dang October 17, 2024

Are high schoolers too old to trick or treat? On Oct. 31, children run around from house to house, knocking on the doors of their neighbors and saying three memorable words, “Trick or treat.” As children,...

Gun violence should be stopped. Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado

Opinion: Gun Violence is at its peak in the United States

Isabel Andrade and Theodora Todd-Maldonado October 14, 2024

Gun violence is more prevalent in the US than ever before The number one leading cause of mortality rate for kids and teens in the USA is firearms,  according to KFF, an independent source for health...

When asked when fall starts, Evelyn Sonar '24 answered, "Whenever Starbucks starts selling pumpkin spice lattes." Photo by: Salene Dang

When should students celebrate autumn?

Salene Dang and Liam Spahr September 13, 2024

Are schools and companies decorating for autumn too early? Well before the Fourth of July, Costco already put up Halloween decorations for the spooky holiday. On Thursday, Aug. 22, Starbucks welcomed...

Cade West '25 said, " This is not the boba truck owners' fault." Photo by: Isabel Andrade

Boba Truck at lunch, a disaster

Lily Brown and Isabel Andrade February 23, 2024

Why was there a boba truck if almost everyone in line wasn’t going to get any? On Feb.15, VHS had a boba truck come on campus during lunch break. The truck that came by was called Boba+Bites. Many people...

Pictured is UGG's Classic Ultra Mini Boot. These shoes have become a popular piece of clothing around school. Photo by: Vail Newman

What’s trending in winter fashion?

Ava Blau-Grinsel February 19, 2024

What are students at VHS wearing for the winter season? With the weather getting colder, many students have begun altering their wardrobes to better suit the temperature. Even though the weather change...

Some students think Christmas should be celebrated as soon as possible while others think it's best to wait. Graphic by: Ava Blau-Grinsel

Opinion: Too early for Christmas

Ava Blau-Grinsel November 18, 2023

How soon is too soon for students to begin thinking about Christmas? Many students think Christmas is the best time of the year, while others could care less about it. There are also students who have...

Lilly Montecino '26 participating in Bring Anything but a Backpack Day for Homecoming spirit week. Photo: Meray Touma

Opinion: Back to back spirit weeks

Meray Touma November 11, 2023

What are the students’ opinions on the spirit weeks?  According to ASB advisor Ann Larson, this is the first time, VHS had two back to back spirit weeks. The first spirit week was for the rivalry game...

LA Dodgers hats can no longer be worn at VHS. Graphic by: Sawyer Cameron

Opinion: Is banning the LA logo fair?

Sawyer Cameron October 11, 2023

Many single letter sport team logos are now banned at VHS VHS students returned to school this year to find that they can no longer sport the Dodgers logo. Students were brought into the grade assemblies...

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