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What is your love language? Graphic by: Brynn Kightlinger

What are the five love languages?

Brynn Kightlinger February 14, 2025

How do people give and receive love? The idea of a love language is that everyone has a preferred way of expressing and receiving love, and it falls into one of five categories, or “languages.” There...

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...

According to the World Health Organization, one million people acquire an STI daily. Graphic by: Isabella Fierros

STI: Sexual Transmissions Information

Isabella Fierros February 14, 2025

Do you know the difference between an STI and STD According to a survey conducted by The Cougar Press with 162 VHS student responses, one in three Ventura High School students do not know the difference...

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....

Infographic by: Yasmin Myers

Got consent?

Anna Guerra and Yasmin Myers March 15, 2020

Whether single or not, there are important guidelines to know when it comes to consent. Consent is a crucial part of any interaction, especially when it comes to sexual activities. According to Planned...

Under pressure: Are you and your significant other sexually active?

Under pressure: Are you and your significant other sexually active?

Tatum Luoma March 15, 2020

Nationwide, the number of teenagers having sex has decreased, and this trend is mirrored at Ventura High School.  High school is a stressful time for a lot of students, and for a lot of reasons. On top...

Losing your virginity- when is the right time?

Losing your virginity- when is the right time?

Jocelyn Lee March 15, 2020

Ventura High School students’ opinions on the stigma of when you should lose your virginity. Losing your virginity can be nerve racking. Some teenagers view losing your virginity as a passageway to maturity,...

California bill punishes sending unsolicited nudes

California bill punishes sending unsolicited nudes

Charlotte D’Orsi March 15, 2020

Many VHS students have received unsolicited nude photos and repercussions for the senders could be severe. It is common knowledge that sending sexually explicit photos of minors is illegal, however, out...

Does social media influence what we perceive as attractive?

Does social media influence what we perceive as attractive?

Caroline Marsden and Greta Pankratz March 13, 2020

Social media standards are impressionable on the self image of today’s teens. Upon opening up their phones, the eyes of teens are exposed to seemingly “flawless” faces, figures, and lives, often...

Jealousy, possessiveness, and the controlling of behaviors are just some of the "red flags" when assessing whether you are in an abusive relationship or not. Infographic by: Katie Medina

Abuse: VHS speaks their mind

Katie Medina and Riley Ramirez March 12, 2020

Resources at VHS are here to assess abusive relationships. [dropcap size=small]P[/dropcap]hysical and verbal abuse in consensual or non-consensual relationships is a recurring issue throughout partnerships...

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