75th Anniversary of The Cougar Press
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The Cougar Press
The Student News Site of Ventura High School

The Cougar Press
The Student News Site of Ventura High School

The Cougar Press
75th Anniversary of The Cougar Press
All content by Micah Wilcox
From the Cougar Coast Ep. 2: Pride Month at VHS

From the Cougar Coast Ep. 2: Pride Month at VHS

June 5, 2019
The Impossible Burger is advertised at Red Robin, and it marked when served with a little flag labeled Impossible to remind everyone that it is not, in fact, a meat burger. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Impossible Burger tastefully lives up to expectations

June 1, 2019
Protesters stand at the entrance to the County Fairgrounds. The website for NeverAgainCA – the Ventura chapter of which organized the protest – can be reached at https://neveragainca.blogspot.com. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Protesters, gun show attendees spend Saturday at the fairgrounds

May 6, 2019
Senior Leti Gutierrez and junior Eli Zarate outside the Museum of Ventura County on Wednesday, May 1. “[CAUSE is] really local here on the Avenue,” Zarate said. “It’s just an organization to get involved in the community and you gain lots of leadership skills and it’s community service.” Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Venturans march for a CAUSE on May Day

May 6, 2019
Senior Alex Hernandez (number five) services the ball to Rio Mesa’s side. Hernandez scored nine digs and one serving ace. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Boys volleyball defeats Rio Mesa 3-2 to secure playoff spot

April 25, 2019
Participants in the Walk For Life to support the creation of Ventura County Medical Centers Ronald McDonald House near the finish line. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Venturans Walk For Kids to support Ronald McDonald House

April 10, 2019
This General Motors Chevrolet 350 V8 engine will be on display during the car show. Thats the same engine that the students rebuild in the advanced auto [class], said Hays. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Under the hood: inside VHS’s Car Show

March 28, 2019
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks to a supportive audience about the issues and policies he will pursue if elected president. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

“We are the 99 percent:” Bernie Sanders holds rally in LA

March 27, 2019
McAlpine speaks to members of the local Sierra Club chapter at E.P. Foster Librarys Topping Room on March 12, 2019. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Ventura Sierra Club speaker discusses “nature and how it inspires us.”

March 19, 2019
The 2020 election: VHS students take

The 2020 election: VHS students’ take

March 18, 2019
From The Cougar Coast Ep. 1: Native Pizza

From The Cougar Coast Ep. 1: Native Pizza

March 10, 2019
The marquee in its original location. After an evening color test resulted in complaints from hillside residents who could see the sign, VHS is planning to relocate the marquee to another part of the school. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

VHS on the big screen: class of 2018 gifts marquee to school

February 18, 2019
Junior guard Sammie Henley (number 25) dribbles forward as a Buena player moves to intercept her. Photo by: Dylan Gildea

Girls varsity basketball defeated by Buena 55-38

February 1, 2019
Featured Image for Justice For All 2019 Video.

Venturans march at 2019 Justice For All march

January 22, 2019
Creswell resignation accepted, Dr. Jeff Davis interim superintendent

Creswell resignation accepted, Dr. Jeff Davis interim superintendent

December 14, 2018
This does not affect just the LGBT community, and I want to make that very clear, said Mary Haffner of the controversy in her final speech as a VUSD trustee. An injustice against any is an injustice against all. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Despite absence, Creswell looms over VUSD meeting

December 12, 2018
Senior Shira Zaid lost her home in the Thomas Fire. Zaid said, I am grateful that my community eagerly reached out with support. Photo from: Shira Zaid

One year later: students, community reflect on Thomas Fire

December 7, 2018
Community members stand with their electric candles. “We lost more than property,” said Endaya. “We lost a couple of lives, that are too, too many.” Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Community commemorates first anniversary of Thomas Fire

December 3, 2018
A surgical team at Ventura County Medical Center. Its one of an elective case, per Dr. Romero. However, that is what it looks like for trauma case as well. Photo from: Dr. Javier Romero

Stop the Bleed: Ventura trauma surgeons take on gun violence

November 30, 2018
Steve Bailey shares his thoughts on Superintendent David Creswells 2016 sermon. That one four minute section of that sermon took the school district back 20 years, said Bailey. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Diversity Collective hosts community meeting on superintendent’s remarks

November 28, 2018
Graphic by: Micah Wilcox

Prelude to Concerto: String Orchestra prepares for Dec. 6 Concert

November 19, 2018
Does My Vote Matter? Students reflect on voting

Does My Vote Matter? Students reflect on voting

November 14, 2018
Police procession for Sgt. Ron Helus, who was killed trying to stop the Borderline shooter. Photo By: Michelle Azimov

“I just kind of sat there mortified:” students react to Borderline Shooting

November 11, 2018
Graphic By: Micah Wilcox

Touring your future: how do college tours affect student decisions?

October 31, 2018
TAG - Teen Advisory Group is it

TAG – Teen Advisory Group is it

October 17, 2018
New conservation group sprints to forefront

New conservation group sprints to forefront

October 1, 2018
AP Art History Travels to King Tut Exhibit

AP Art History Travels to King Tut Exhibit

September 24, 2018
Breaking the glass ceiling with power tools

Breaking the glass ceiling with power tools

September 18, 2018
Marchers form a human wall at the water. Shortly after, they break ranks and begin marching up California Street. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Venturans march against climate change

September 9, 2018
After school shooting threat, questions remain

After school shooting threat, questions remain

September 3, 2018
Diversity of Interests, Heritage for Asian American Students

Diversity of Interests, Heritage for Asian American Students

March 11, 2018
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