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The Student News Site of Ventura High School

The Cougar Press
Ann Lam

Ann Lam, Assistant Managing Editor

Ann Lam is a junior and this is her second year at The Cougar Press. She enjoys playing violin and piano. She also loves painting, marine life and 3D modelling.

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VHS students elect ASB leaders

VHS students elect ASB leaders

Ann Lam
September 22, 2025
The majority of the public came to the meeting in support of both certified and classified staff, including paraeducators, elementary librarians and teachers at Homestead. Photo by: Daniel Mendoza

The fight is not over

Ann Lam
May 9, 2025
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
It is human nature to want things but if we repeatedly consume to "fulfil" ourselves, we have to ask, "Will it ever be enough?" Graphic by: Ann Lam

Opinion: Will it ever be enough?

Ann Lam
November 15, 2024
Homecoming Hot Takes

Homecoming Hot Takes

Salene Dang and Ann Lam
October 27, 2024
Decode the message: Halloween edition

Decode the message: Halloween edition

Ann Lam
October 23, 2024
Think about famous pieces like The Starry Night. Vincent Van Gogh painted The Starry Night after being treated for mental illness in France. Had Van Gogh gone through different experiences would he have create the renowned painting? Also take into consideration of the style of art based on the time period. Graphic by: Ann Lam

Opinion: You think art falls out of coconut trees?

Ann Lam
October 14, 2024
Messages Left Unsent is inspired by The Unsent Project which stores over millions of messages to loved ones that were never sent. This project was started in 2015 by Rora Blue “to figure out what color people see love in,” as said on The Unsent Project website. Messages Left Unsent expands on the idea of The Unsent Project on a school-wide scale with a few changes. Graphic by: Ann Lam

Messages Left Unsent

Ann Lam
October 14, 2024
This or that: Fall Edition

This or that: Fall Edition

Ann Lam
September 23, 2024
With fall around the corner, TV show lovers are looking for shows to match their vibe. Graphic by: Ann Lam

Opinion: What are the must-watch TV shows of the fall?

Ann Lam and Ella Duncan
September 16, 2024
Jillian Mendoza from the Girl Scout Troop 76 said, “We want younger girls to feel prepared and we want to normalize periods for them. If they do not have menstrual products available, it will affect their ability to focus in school.” Graphic by: Ann Lam

VHS implements menstrual products into school bathrooms

Ann Lam
September 13, 2024
This or that: Fall edition

This or that: Fall edition

Ann Lam
September 12, 2024
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