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Belen Hibbler

Belen Hibbler, Illustrator

Belen is a senior in her second year at The Cougar Press. She loves her dog Cocoa, shopping, listening to music, art, watching Wizards of Waverly Place and cran-grape juice. 

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VHS loses to BHS in varsity Powder Puff game. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

The “boat” is still afloat

Ruby Lacques, Belen Hibbler, and Jane Armstrong
June 8, 2023
Photo by: Ruby Lacques

What’s going on in the Ventura High School Art Department?

Ruby Lacques, Jane Armstrong, Belen Hibbler, and Soraya Stegall
June 8, 2023
The chalk festival art ranged from a ton of portraits, animals, flowers and other random pictures. Summer Rose Hayashi '23 drew Anthony Terrones. Terrones was a VHS student who passed away. Photo by: Lourdes Almalab

Ventura High School’s chalk festival pushes students to explore new limits

Belen Hibbler and Lourdes Almalab
May 19, 2023
Marley Haener '23 and Sophia Sletten '24, left to right, high five each other during a set. "This is [Sletten’s and I's] first time playing a game together but we’ve played in practice a little bit," said Haener. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Ventura High School girls beach volleyball goes up against Oxnard High School

Belen Hibbler
April 10, 2023
VHS players huddle together before winning the rivalry game. Photo by: Caity Pira

Ventura High School varsity softball strikes Buena High School out

Belen Hibbler
March 28, 2023
The spring dance has now been cancelled for the second year in a row. Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

Spring dance canceled due to lack of ticket sales

Belen Hibbler, Angelica Matehuala, and Kendall Garcia
March 24, 2023
Penelope De Soto '24 said, "I like how [my bag] doesn’t have a zipper and I can just easily access the things in there. I also don’t like how backpacks feel on my back." Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

To use purses or backpacks?

Belen Hibbler, Julian Martinez, Lourdes Almalab, and Sophia Nacu
March 21, 2023
During the show, Rihanna quickly touched up her makeup with one of her Fenty Beauty products while the song "All of the Lights" by Rihanna played. Graphic by: Lourdes Almalab

Opinion: Rihanna scores big at the 2023 Super Bowl

Lourdes Almalab and Belen Hibbler
February 24, 2023
The Cougars won the tip off with the help of a VHS player, Sarah Beckman '25. "We’ve improved so much since the beginning of the season and we’ve been working a lot this past week learning some things about [La Serna]," said Abigail Escalante '23. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

VHS Varsity Girls Basketball wins the first round of CIF against La Serna

Belen Hibbler, Lourdes Almalab, and Julian Martinez
February 10, 2023
"Ballet-core" consists of a color palette of baby pink and other soft, pastel colors, emphasizing the delicate and dainty persona placed around ballet dancers. The picture on the right shows the reality of a ballet dancer's outfits. Graphic by: Ava Mohror

Ballet dancers vs. “ballet-core”: How accurate is the aesthetic to the art?

Ava Mohror and Belen Hibbler
February 10, 2023
Most universities and colleges have the option for students to apply with early action or decision. Here are just a few of the four year institutions VHS students may attend next year. Graphic by: Ruby Lacques

Calling all seniors: what’s the sitch on applying to college with early action or decision?

Ruby Lacques and Belen Hibbler
February 8, 2023
What we see on social media can heavily influence our sense of security in relationships. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Opinion: The role the world of social media plays in teen relationships

Soraya Stegall, Julian Martinez, Sophia Nacu, and Belen Hibbler
February 3, 2023
Car decorations come in many forms. Pictured is a VHS student, Fletcher Freeman's '23 car with a holiday wreath on the front. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

For and against: Holiday car decorations

Belen Hibbler, Lourdes Almalab, Jane Armstrong, and Julian Martinez
January 4, 2023
Ventura High School's JV boys basketball team had a home game on Monday, Dec. 5 against Pacifica High School in the Tuttle Gym. “[The most rewarding part of coaching] is teaching the players life skills through the game of basketball,” said Tim Harrison, junior varsity boys basketball coach. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

VHS JV boys basketball dribbled into victory against Pacifica High School

Belen Hibbler and Julian Martinez
January 2, 2023
.5 photos on iPhones started in 2019 when ultra-wide-angle lenses were added to the iPhone. “I think it's fun and it captures memories because everyone uses it to take pictures of everything they think is interesting or their friends,” said Arabella Guce ‘24 (center left). Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Students give their thoughts on .5s in .5

Lourdes Almalab, Belen Hibbler, and Julian Martinez
October 21, 2022
This or that Halloween edition

This or that Halloween edition

Belen Hibbler, Illustrator
October 16, 2022
The VHS blood drive takes place four times a year, giving students opportunities to donate blood. Dani Diaz '24 said, "I just really hope I can help someone who needs it in the future." Photo by: Julian Martinez

Students get their blood drawn at the VHS blood drive

Lourdes Almalab, Belen Hibbler, and Julian Martinez
October 12, 2022
The VHS Girls Tennis Team huddles before the match. "It's impressive how well the team gets along. The returning players are very supportive of the new players, and very inclusive. Starter or sub, or developing player, everyone treats each other with kindness and encouragement," said Girls Tennis Coach Alison Ferguson. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Ventura High School Girls Tennis is serving into the new school year

Belen Hibbler and Julian Martinez
October 2, 2022
Campus map

Campus map

Ella Montano and Belen Hibbler
September 28, 2022
“For Instagram you pose [and] set up your pictures, but for BeReal you have a limited amount of time that you can take your picture and share it with your friends,” said Jonathan Kelley '26. Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: Are you actually being real?

Ella Montano, Belen Hibbler, Santiago Gonzales, and Halle Gentry
September 20, 2022
Hanrahan (pictured) worked on the painted posts at Ventura High School. Egbert said, "MB is a local and well-respected Ventura artist who has experience working with the schools." Photo from: Cherie Egbert

Three posts on Poli Street have recently been embellished

Belen Hibbler, Sophia Nacu, and Julian Martinez
June 16, 2022
Cougar Catnip: Block schedule is NOT ideal!

Cougar Catnip: Block schedule is NOT ideal!

Belen Hibbler
May 27, 2022
Tik Tok trend take on a few of the cast members of the HBO show 'Euphoria'. (Left to right) Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Zendaya (Rue), Alexa Demie (Maddy), Barbie Ferreia (Kat), and Maude Apatow (Lexi) Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: Euphoria left a lot of things unanswered, let’s talk about it

Sophia Nacu, Belen Hibbler, and Julian Martinez
April 29, 2022
VHS Track and field went head to head with Channel Islands at home on March 30, 2022. Photo by: Sophia Nacu and Belen Hibbler

VHS track and field faces off with Channel Islands Highschool

Sophia Nacu and Belen Hibbler
April 21, 2022
"I'm gonna go out of town for a bit, hangout with friends and go to the beach," said sophomore Quincy Lowder. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

VHS on… Spring break

Julian Martinez and Belen Hibbler
April 1, 2022
On March 18, ASB and the College and Career Center held a career fair at Ventura High School, which took place during period 5 and lunch. College and Career counselor Patricia Roberts said, “This year our career fair was designed around our career technical education pathways. At Ventura High School we have nine different pathways, so all the organizations represented here fit within one of those pathways. Those pathways include our building and construction pathway, our agricultural business pathway, we have a performing arts dance pathway, an information technology robotics pathway, a welding pathway, and a patient care pathway." Photo by: Adi De Clerck

Career Fair 2022 is held on the senior lawn

Alejandro Hernandez, Adi De Clerck, and Belen Hibbler
March 24, 2022
These movies all have black leads and directors. Support black artists! Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Eight movie recommendations for Black History Month

Belen Hibbler
March 1, 2022
"Right now its a little chaos because they haven't done this in a few years, but when it comes to the show, we do the tech today, so there is a lot of chaos. Tomorrow is the dress rehearsal so they will know how it goes, and by Friday, we will be pretty organized," said Paul Hunt, the VHS music director. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Behind the curtain: the innerworkings of the VHS annual chamber concert

Belen Hibbler, Halle Gentry, Olive Kranzler, and Elise Sisk
February 24, 2022

Happy New Year! What kinds of resolutions are VHS students taking on?

Belen Hibbler and Julian Martinez
January 19, 2022
Wood vs. Mechanical Pencils

Wood vs. Mechanical Pencils

Belen Hibbler
January 10, 2022
This is a common game amongst generation Z. What are the students' takes on Joe Goldberg when it comes to kiss, marry, kill? Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: Hello you, what’s the deal with Joe Goldberg?

Belen Hibbler
December 16, 2021
Nobody should feel embarrassed or ashamed for experiencing normal emotions. Your feelings are always valid. Drawing by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: Why can’t I search that?

Belen Hibbler
December 14, 2021
Graphic by: Belen Hibbler

Thanksgiving grub controversy

Belen Hibbler
November 23, 2021
Opinion: The law is cool and all, but what about us??

Opinion: The law is cool and all, but what about us??

Belen Hibbler
November 18, 2021
Pictured here is senior cougar citizen Jack Connell sporting shin length jorts for Adam Sandler day. This spirit day is apart of VHS' spirit week for the Buena vs. Ventura football game. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Jumping for joy over jorts

Belen Hibbler
October 22, 2021
This Halloween candy looks like your traditional treats, but will they turn out to be tricks? Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: Is my candy a trick, or a treat?

Julian Martinez and Belen Hibbler
October 22, 2021
Juniors Chantelle Troutman (left) and Sofia Hallahan (right) representing VHS/American fashion at school. Troutman says, "I feel like It could've been really cool but I feel like a bunch of people didn't actually follow the theme." regarding her opinion on the American Independence theme. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: What is there to know about the 2021 Met Gala?

Belen Hibbler
October 15, 2021
Choose your funky costume

Choose your funky costume

Belen Hibbler
October 8, 2021
René Marks, an 11th grade student, is enjoying a Blenders smoothie since slushies are no longer an option at the school snack bar. Photo by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: What’s up with Ventura High’s snacks?

Belen Hibbler
September 29, 2021
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