Find out what VHS art is all about, what student artists are working on and learn about the teachers who run it
The VHS art department has a variety of classes for all students. The classes are taught...
22-year-old Alix Earle has gained over two million followers in the past two months
Alix Earle is a fourth-year student attending the University of Miami. Earle began posting on TikTok in 2020 but gained...
Overdramatized violence makes the third installment of the horror franchise lack substance and weakens the plot
On Oct. 6, the sequel to 2016’s “Terrifier” hit the theaters, “Terrifier 2.”...
After the trend of reading “It Ends With Us” died down, is it still worth reading?
We have likely all heard of author Colleen Hoover, more specifically, her most popular novel, “It Ends With Us.”
Despite...
The play “Puffs” is set to open this November in the VHS auditorium
As students get back into the swing of school, the Ventura High School Drama Department prepares for their first performance of...
After a swarm of drama surrounding the “Don’t Worry Darling” premiere, the movie received mixed reviews and ratings
“Don’t Worry Darling,” a psychological thriller directed by Olivia Wilde...
Lauren Minadeo’s art students took a trip to Italy over spring break, how did it go?
Over the 2022 spring break (April 4-8), VHS art teacher Lauren Minadeo took 16 of her students to Italy. Originally...
Harry Styles, and why VHS students believe he is one of the most influential artists of this generation
Harry Styles; whether you know him from his boy band era or his current “Love On Tour” era,...
“Pleasing,” a new beauty care brand founded by Harry Styles leaves fans surprised and excited
Well-known singer, actor and performer Harry Styles recently announced the release of his new beauty care...
VHS’s Drama department prepares for the spring musical, Cinderella.
[dropcap size=small]I[/dropcap]n April, the Ventura High School Drama Department will be performing “Cinderella” as the 2020...
A personal review of the 1990s Grunge band Alice in Chains unique music and influence on their respective genre of music.
The band Alice In Chains is undeniably a quintessential “player” amongst the...
As Senior Ball is approaching, 12th graders need to consider: Is spending over 100 dollars on a school dance worth it?
For a couple ticket, it is 125 dollars and ten dollars off with an ASB stamp....
![Olivia Arriaga '24 said, “I thought ['It Ends With Us'] was so good and it was funny at some points, but I also thought it was sad. It was just such a good book and I would recommend it to anyone.” Photo by: Ava Mohror](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/COVER-PIC-AM-HG-It-Ends-With-Us-book-review-900x655.jpg)
![“It [the Pleasing brand release] really caught me off guard when I saw the first ad for it. I had absolutely no idea about it until I saw that first ad,” sophomore Siena Lightcap said her initial reaction to the announcement of Pleasing. Graphic by: Ava Mohror](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AM-Pleasing-900x590.jpg)
![Lindsay Guzik, new assistant principal said, "I am settling in [at VHS] pretty well. I know a lot of the students, so that makes it a little bit easier coming from Cabrillo, and it's been nice to see them all grown up." Photo by: Abraham Kassa](https://thecougarpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_9728-300x200.jpg)