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Hugh Murphy

Hugh Murphy, Staffer

Hugh Murphy is a senior at VHS in his first year at The Cougar Press. He enjoys reading, writing, spending time with friends and exploring the outdoors.

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Josh Spiker said, "Without diving into the training plan itself, I want to keep [cross country] fun, be consistent, and embrace hard work. To be great, you have to put in the work and to learn how to suffer all while learning to enjoy the process." Graphic by: Hugh Murphy

Tyree Cruz passes the torch to Josh Spiker for cross country

Hugh Murphy and Miles Newman
May 26, 2023
VHS' Military Academy Night was held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 1. The event was meant to inform students about the academies and how they can apply and featured a speech from U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal as well as booths featuring a spokesperson for each of the five military academies. Photo by: Hugh Murphy

Fortune favors the bold at Ventura High School

Hugh Murphy and Miles Newman
May 19, 2023
"Barry" has the makings of a modern classic, a black comedy exploring deeper themes of morality, growth, trauma and the cyclical nature of violence. All actors involved are on their 'A game,' making the comedic moments irresistibly funny and and emotional scenes devastating. Graphic by: Hugh Murphy

Cougar critique: “Barry”

Miles Newman and Hugh Murphy
April 28, 2023
Carlos Garcia-Benitez ‘23 said, “I choose this picture because I’m a fan of Ford Rangers. This specific Ford Ranger belongs to my grandfather and during the summers I work with him, we use this truck a lot. I like film photography because it takes a bit more patience to take photos. It also allows me to slow down a bit and take photos with a greater sense of purpose.” Photo by: Carlos Garcia-Benitez

Capturing Ventura High School on 35mm

Miles Newman and Hugh Murphy
April 28, 2023
Mark Mosely '24, first baseman, at bat against BHS. Moseley drew a walk in this at bat. Photo by: Christian Montecino

Ventura High School baseball suffers two close losses to Buena High School

Christian Montecino, Kinda Mehael, and Hugh Murphy
March 22, 2023
Chloe Thoroughgood '23 used the same tattoo artists for both of her pieces. Thoroughgood said, “The artist’s name is Sammy and she worked at Bone Deep Tattoos in Camarillo. I followed her on Instagram for a while and liked her artwork.” Photo by: Chloe Thoroughgood

Are tattoos worth the commitment?

Miles Newman and Hugh Murphy
March 14, 2023
"The Banshees of Inisherin" tackles many heavy topics including depression, grief, self-doubt and abuse. Luke Hansen '23 said, "The theme of grief resonated with me because of how well and accurately it was displayed in this movie." Graphic by: Hugh Murphy

Opinion: “The Banshees of Inisherin” explores the human condition through a dark and twisted sense of humor

Miles Newman and Hugh Murphy
February 24, 2023
YouTube está disponible en todos los Chromebooks de los estudiantes y es utilizado por estudiantes y maestros para promover el objetivo de la educación. Sin embargo, la versión de YouTube disponible para los estudiantes está censurada.

VUSD controla lo que el alumnado puede y no puede ver en sus Chromebooks

Miles Newman and Hugh Murphy
February 10, 2023
Graphic by: Hugh Murphy and Miles Newman

VHS winter sports wordsearch

Miles Newman and Hugh Murphy
February 9, 2023
YouTube is available on all student Chromebooks and is utilized by students and teachers to further the goal of education. However, the version of YouTube available to students is censored. Graphic by: Hugh Murphy

VUSD controls what the student body can and cannot see on their Chromebooks

Hugh Murphy and Miles Newman
February 8, 2023
The 41st Annual Newbury Park Invitational wrestling tournament took place at Newbury Park High School on Saturday, Dec. 3 2022 and began at 9 a.m. Boys varsity wrestling team captain Adrian Opolka ‘23 said, “The tournament gave us a good look at other schools and showed us what we need to work on.” Photo by: Hugh Murphy

Boys varsity wrestling takes the competition to the ground

Miles Newman, Buck Balling, and Hugh Murphy
January 13, 2023
How do students at Ventura High School feel about snowboarding and skiing, do they prefer one over the other? Graphic by: Annika Lange

Trashy snowboarders vs preppy skiers

Annika Lange and Hugh Murphy
January 11, 2023
VHS Basketball Word Search

VHS Basketball Word Search

Hugh Murphy and Buck Balling
November 30, 2022
Carson Peterson selects Brown University

Carson Peterson selects Brown University

Hugh Murphy, Buck Balling, and Miles Newman
November 29, 2022
"Smile" gained the attention of the world with its unique marketing tactics and since its release has received positive reviews. Allie Nichols '23 said, "I literally screamed out loud in the movie theater." Graphic by: Hugh Murphy

Movie review: “Smile”

Hugh Murphy and Annika Lange
November 5, 2022
The copy of "The Dharma Bums" that has been passed around among Hugh Murphy, Buck Balling and Miles Newman. A classic of contemporary American literature, "The Dharma Bums" is praised for its unique stream-of-consciousness style and moving spirituality. The novel has moved and changed each of us in very different ways and permanently altered the trajectory of our lives. Photo by: Hugh Murphy

Book review: “The Dharma Bums”

Hugh Murphy, Buck Balling, and Miles Newman
October 14, 2022
VHS Football Word Search

VHS Football Word Search

Hugh Murphy
September 30, 2022
"He really listens to his students and he actually values what we have to say. He's real with us. Even if a student is disobedient, he's still a good teacher. He takes it seriously," said Daisy Jones '23. Photo by: Jocelyn Wood

Math teacher John Kim hits the scene

Jocelyn Wood, Hugh Murphy, Hannah Wiggins, and Leslie Castro
September 22, 2022
What are Cougars listening to?

What are Cougars listening to?

Hugh Murphy, Buck Balling, and Miles Newman
September 19, 2022
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