The Student News Site of Ventura High School

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
Advertisement
Soraya Stegall

Soraya Stegall, Staffer

Soraya is a senior at VHS in her first year in The Cougar Press. She enjoys true crime podcasts, going to the beach or thrifting with friends and Asian food.

All content by Soraya Stegall
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
Maliah Taylor ‘24 and Nico Gonzalez ‘23, left to right. Taylor said, “I’m not going to miss anything because I know my junior year is way harder than my senior year. Finals are super stressful. I hate finals so much. [I’m looking forward to] getting my license and more freedom.” Photo by: Soraya Stegall

Juniors reflect on their year

Soraya Stegall and Ace Rico
June 8, 2023
Cougar catnip: Enough with the cloudy skies

Cougar catnip: Enough with the cloudy skies

Soraya Stegall
June 1, 2023
Students have received very little proper sexual education. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Opinion: Let’s talk about sex-ed for all four years of high school

Sophia Nacu and Soraya Stegall
April 25, 2023
Tyler Williams and his girlfriend, Alexis Lopez. The quote below came from the Williams father. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Movie review: “Waves”

Soraya Stegall and Julian Martinez
February 24, 2023
Copies of the Lovely Bones are available in the VHS library. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Book review: “The Lovely Bones”

Soraya Stegall
February 10, 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
Jennifer Thompson (pictured), the founder of Cassie's Cats has been a cat lover her whole life. In the featured image, she is posing with with a portrait of Cassie, her childhood cat. Photo by: Soraya Stegall

Cassie’s Cats: a cat lounge and adoption center

Ace Rico, Soraya Stegall, and Kendall Garcia
February 1, 2023
Spotify Wrapped happens at the end of each year. Users get a trip down memory lane, recapping their music for the whole year. Graphic by: Kendall Garcia

Students wrap up 2022 with Spotify wrapped

Kendall Garcia, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
December 16, 2022
With the winter season right around the corner, seniors are becoming extremely susceptible to senioritis, juggling with the stress of the great unknown on the verge of adulthood. Drawing by: Kendall Garcia

Opinion: ‘Tis the season to be a senior

Soraya Stegall and Kendall Garcia
November 29, 2022
Photo by: Ruby Lacques

Opinion: Anti-abortion activists spread misinformation on the VHS campus

Jane Armstrong, Ruby Lacques, and Soraya Stegall
November 29, 2022
Tobias Raymond '23 (lower-left) said, "My favorite memory is throwing Sawyer Cline '24 [#17] in the air after a touchdown." Photo by: Felix Cortez

Class of 2023 reminisces on their years on the field

Kendall Garcia, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
November 21, 2022
Students came together Oct. 1 under the brightly lit, colorful dance floor for the Homecoming dance. Popular songs such as "Mo Bamba" and "Party in the USA" were played as students cheered and danced along. Photo by: Avery Cameron

Opinion: Hold the music

Soraya Stegall and Ace Rico
November 10, 2022
Chloe Cross ‘24 (center) rocks a sea glass ring. Cross said, “My favorite piece is probably my Betty Belts green sea glass ring.” Many students wear meaningful jewelry from family members that hold sentimental value. Cross said, “My mom bought it for me on my birthday, but it’s also just a really cute statement piece.” Photo by: Ace Rico

What jewelry is most meaningful to VHS students?

Jane Armstrong, Soraya Stegall, and Ace Rico
October 21, 2022
Chantelle Troutman '23 (left) said, “They’re New Rocks. They make me like three inches taller and they have straps. There are no laces. I love wearing them. I just feel really tall and I love wearing them to concerts.” Photo by: Soraya Stegall

What shoes are VHS students wearing to walk into the new school year?

Ava Mohror, Soraya Stegall, Kinda Mehael, Jane Armstrong, and Ace Rico
September 21, 2022
Carson Peterson '23 said, "I think I'd like to go to my car; I don't think I’ve ever used a locker. Seniors don't have lockers." Photo by: Soraya Stegall

Opinion: We’ve got a LOT to say about the lot!

Ava Mohror, Soraya Stegall, Kinda Mehael, and Jane Armstrong
September 21, 2022
Load More Stories
Donate to The Cougar Press
$250
$1000
Contributed
Our Goal