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Ava Blau-Grinsel

Ava Blau-Grinsel, Assistant Managing Editor

Ava Blau-Grinsel is a sophomore at VHS in her second year at The Cougar Press. She loves music, the ocean and trying new foods.
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Approximately 5% of the total employees at National Parks were laid off due to Trump' s effort to lower the federal government workforce. Graphic by: Ava Blau-Grinsel

Ava Blau-Grinsel and Arianna Castillo
May 9, 2025
Fall sudoku

Fall sudoku

Ava Blau-Grinsel
November 14, 2024

Humans of Ventura High School

Vail Newman and Ava Blau-Grinsel
October 11, 2024
“[The game] was pretty lopsided. Didn't go in our favor. You know, our guys continued to fight throughout the entire four quarters of the game, but it was just a night that didn't go our way. And so I think we just build from here and get ready for league and make a run for league,” said head coach Tim Garcia. Photo by: Vail Newman

Black and Gold face off

Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel
October 10, 2024
(Left to right) Gavin Calderon '25 and Daniel Munoz '25. Calderon has been playing football for nine years. He plays safety and is number one. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Football Season Kicks Off

Brynn Kightlinger, Ava Blau-Grinsel, and Vail Newman
September 25, 2024
The VHS cheer team will be cheering at football, basketball and possibly some other sports games. If it works out, they will go to their own cheer competitions. Photo by: Hailey Burgess

The VHS cheer team flies back into competition

Ava Blau-Grinsel
September 24, 2024
Sadie's Dance crossword

Sadie’s Dance crossword

Ava Blau-Grinsel
May 22, 2024
Esoteric Podcast: Episode 3

Esoteric Podcast: Episode 3

Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel
May 15, 2024
This or that: Food edition

This or that: Food edition

Ava Blau-Grinsel
April 11, 2024
The 2024 Grammys took place on Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. Photo by: GoldDerby

Opinion: Grammys 2024 recap

Brynn Kightlinger, Ava Blau-Grinsel, and Vail Newman
February 27, 2024
Marcos Hernandez '24 prepared to cross the ball into the box. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Ventura High School takes a win over Katella High school

Vail Newman, Brynn Kightlinger, and Ava Blau-Grinsel
February 22, 2024
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
The team celebrated their goal. Photo by: Vail Newman

Ventura High School’s Varsity Boys soccer team defeats Buena

Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel
January 22, 2024
Global World Action Team (GWAT) was one of the many clubs who set up a mental health activity. They set up a rock painting stand. Photo by: Ava Blau-Grinsel

Winter Wellness Fair raises awareness to mental health

Ava Blau-Grinsel
January 11, 2024
Hanukkah word search

Hanukkah word search

Ava Blau-Grinsel
December 15, 2023
Esoteric Podcast: Episode Two (featuring Special Guest)

Esoteric Podcast: Episode Two (featuring Special Guest)

Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, Ava Blau-Grinsel, and Sawyer Cameron
December 8, 2023
Travel crossword

Travel crossword

Ava Blau-Grinsel
November 28, 2023
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
Café Ficelle has just opened its third location across the street from VHS. Photo by: Vail Newman

New Café Ficelle now open

Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel
November 17, 2023
Juliette Nasarenko '24 said,"Sitting at home writing my college essays." Photo by: Vail Newman

Fall break plans

Ava Blau-Grinsel, Vail Newman, and Brynn Kightlinger
October 31, 2023
Sawyer Cline '24 and David Nunez '25 celebrating Nunez's touchdown. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Backyard brawl

Brynn Kightlinger, Vail Newman, and Ava Blau-Grinsel
October 31, 2023
Esoteric Podcast: Episode One

Esoteric Podcast: Episode One

Vail Newman, Ava Blau-Grinsel, and Brynn Kightlinger
October 31, 2023
Spot the difference: Fall

Spot the difference: Fall

Ava Blau-Grinsel
October 31, 2023
Most marching band performances are with the pep band during football games. Photo by: Mera Clobes

The VHS marching band is ready for action

Ava Blau-Grinsel
October 10, 2023
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