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Ella Duncan, Opinion Lead

Ella Duncan is a junior at VHS in her second year at The Cougar Press. She enjoys reading, tanning, sushi, playing pickleball and shopping.
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Brown Butter Apple Blondies Recipe

Brown Butter Apple Blondies Recipe

Ella Duncan
November 14, 2024
When it comes to homecoming, some people go for quirky, while others prefer romantic. Which one would you choose? Graphic by: Ella Duncan

Opinion: Homecoming proposals: tacky or romantic?

Ella Duncan
October 23, 2024
Left to right: Bailey Burman '25 and Jenny Truong '25. Burman said, "Fall is the best season for crewnecks and Uggs." Photo by: Ella Duncan.

What are VHS students wearing this fall?

Ella Duncan, Staffer
October 14, 2024
Cougars shown in aftermath of their victory against Buena, taking the rivalry trophy home to VHS. Photo by: Samantha Martinez

Cougars win rivalry game against the Bulldogs

Samantha Martinez, Guinevere Chappell, Ella Duncan, and Natalie Di Silvestri
October 14, 2024
Nikacado Avocado's secret weight loss transformation breaks the internet. Graphic by: Ella Duncan.

Nikocado Avocado: Two steps ahead?

Ella Duncan and Emily Lang
October 13, 2024
The VHS water polo team strategize during a time out. Photo by: Natalie Di Silvestri

Cougars make a splash in a close match against DPHS

Samantha Martinez, Natalie Di Silvestri, and Ella Duncan
October 10, 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
String Orchestra Honors II performs "10th Sinfonia" and "Overture to the Hebrides Suite." Photo by: Andi Kish

Ventura High School receives unanimous gold ratings at Rancho Campana Music Festival

Katie Rundle, Ella Duncan, Weston Blackburn, and Leslie Castro
March 22, 2023
Josh Francis, a counselor said, "Summer school is [going to] run from July 5 [to] 31. There [are] two sessions. Session one [is] from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and session two is from 12:45 to 4:30 p.m." Graphic by: Kendall Garcia

Ventura High School opens 2022-23 summer school registration

Kendall Garcia, Kinda Mehael, and Ella Duncan
March 21, 2023
TikTok influencer Alix Earle who goes by @alixearle on the social media platform has been dominating the GRWM (get ready with me) trend since December of 2022. Graphic by: Ella Duncan

Opinion: Alix Earle is the new Charli D’Amelio

Ella Duncan and Kendall Garcia
March 8, 2023
The debate regarding whether Spotify or Apple Music is better is a discussion that many students can't help but talk about. Graphic by: Ella Duncan

Opinion: Spotify vs. Apple Music which is really better

Ella Duncan
February 24, 2023
Social media stalking should be normalized, especially in our generation of technology. Graphic by: Kendall Garcia

Opinion: Is social media stalking socially acceptable?

Ella Duncan and Kendall Garcia
February 17, 2023
VHS Varsity Girls Soccer Team plays against Buena High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team on Jan. 10 at Larrabee Stadium. Photo by: Ella Duncan

VHS Girls Varsity Soccer takes a loss against BHS

Kendall Garcia and Ella Duncan
February 6, 2023
As of Nov 30. "Barbarian" has grossed $40.8 million in the United States and Canada, and $4.5 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $45.3 million. Graphic by: Ella Duncan

Movie review: “Barbarian,” think twice about renting this airbnb

Summer Williams and Ella Duncan
January 6, 2023
According to https://www.capito.senate.gov, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has put out a Public Service Announcement that states, "Fake pills laced with fentanyl are beginning to look like candy in an effort to lure young Americans. This is also known as rainbow fentanyl." Photo by: Kinda Mehael

Third upsurge of fentanyl hits the streets of LA

Kinda Mehael and Ella Duncan
November 26, 2022
The Ventura High School Varsity Football Team played an away game at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 against their cross-town rival, Buena High School. Photo by: Ella Duncan

VHS Varsity Football Team battles cross-town rival Buena High School

Alex Hoskins and Ella Duncan
October 16, 2022
Luke Hansen 22' said, "Florence, Italy [pictured] was my second favorite city we visited. It was absolutely stunning." Photo by: Luke Hansen

VHS students take on Europe

Summer Williams, Christian Montecino, Miles Newman, and Ella Duncan
September 16, 2022
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