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Letter to the editor: Too Good To Go

Letter to the editor: Too Good To Go

The Cougar Press June 14, 2023

By Emily Sehati "Approximately 85 [percent] of the food that isn't used in a typical American restaurant is thrown out while only a small percentage is recycled or donated,” cites Move For Hunger. With...

The original voice of Ariel in the cartoon The Little Mermaid film, Jodi Benson, appeared in the new film as a seller at the town market. Graphic by: Ava Mohror

Cougar critique: “The Little Mermaid”

Ava Mohror June 12, 2023

The new live-action rendition of “The Little Mermaid” made a splash in theaters   Disney’s cartoon film “The Little Mermaid” was originally released in November of 1989. Over 30 years...

Just Kids by Patti Smith is an autobiography of her early life before fame and her complicated relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe. Photo by: Jane Armstrong

Cougar critique: “Just Kids”

Jane Armstrong June 9, 2023

This coming-of-age autobiography depicts Patti Smith's rise to fame and how success can be achieved through unconventional ways Patti Smith's autobiography, “Just Kids,” documents her early life before...

Loop 83s second album Petrichor was released on May 27. Art by: Charles Dwyer

Cougar critique: “Petrichor”

Jane Armstrong June 8, 2023

The local band’s indie rock album defines and expands the group’s sound On May 27, student band Loop 83 released their seven-track album “Petrichor” across multiple streaming platforms. The...

The view from the beach promenade is another bonus to running there. Photo by: Brody Daw

Opinion: Where are the best places to run in Ventura County?

Brody Daw and Sophia Denzler May 26, 2023

Six different places to explore on your next run Ventura County is one of the best places to run, with ideal weather conditions almost all the time. It runs from the foothills to close to the beach so...

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...

Letter to the editor: Sand courts at Ventura High School

Letter to the editor: Sand courts at Ventura High School

The Cougar Press May 12, 2023

Dear Cougar Press, My name is Alyssa Garo. I am a sophomore at VHS and I've been playing beach volleyball for two seasons since I was a freshman. My level in playing as of right now is a strong hold...

Anton Chigurh, one of the characters in No Country for Old Men, looks completely devoid of human emotion, and incapable of feeling any remorse for his victims. Graphic by: Christian Montecino

Cougar critique: “No Country for Old Men”

Christian Montecino May 11, 2023

How the Coen brothers crafted one of the most iconic villains to date Ethan and Joel Coen are no strangers to making movies with incredible antagonists. Tom Chaney from “True Grit,” Marge from “Fargo”...

Owen Siegmund 24, center-right, who played Lurch, walks towards the Addams Family coffin. Photo by: Katie Rundle

Opinion: “The Addams Family” was a hit

Katie Rundle and Ruby Lacques May 11, 2023

The musical proved that a VHS theater production could live up to the expectations set by a big-budget predecessor Soon after the success of “Puffs” and the booming popularity of the Netflix show...

There is a poster listing prom restrictions posted near the VHS Student Store to inform students of the steps they need to take in order to attend prom. Photo by: Kendall Garcia

Opinion: What’s going on with all the new prom restrictions?

Kendall Garcia and Kinda Mehael May 11, 2023

VHS has implemented new prom restrictions for students VHS’ prom, which is only for the upperclassmen on campus, is going to be held from 7:30 to 11 p.m. May 13 at the Camarillo Ranch House. The prom’s...

Cougar critique: “Untamed”

Cougar critique: “Untamed”

Kendall Garcia May 10, 2023

This non-fiction No. 1 New York Times bestseller leaves readers questioning things about their own lives “Untamed” is a memoir by Glennon Doyle published in March of 2020 by The Dial Press. The book...

The Male Advantage  is a guide for young men on how to build life momentum. Graphic by: Alejandro Hernandez

Cougar critique: “The Male Advantage”

Alejandro Hernandez May 5, 2023

A book about a realistic male timeline Kris Sturmey’s 2020 book “The Male Advantage” is not genius for its writing; it lacks page numbers, clear organization and is laden with grammatical errors....

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