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Jillian Mendoza from the Girl Scout Troop 76 said, “We want younger girls to feel prepared and we want to normalize periods for them. If they do not have menstrual products available, it will affect their ability to focus in school.” Graphic by: Ann Lam

VHS implements menstrual products into school bathrooms

Ann Lam September 13, 2024

Free tampons and pads are now provided in school bathrooms for grades 3-12 after a new bill is passed On Jan. 11, 2023, Act AB 230, also known as the Girl Scouts Period Equity Act, was extended from Act...

"I think abstinence should be removed from the curriculum because it can put a lot of shame on people," said junior Sofia S'gro on abstinence in teen relationships.

VHS sex education hasn’t been taught in two years: What does this mean for VHS students?

Avery Cameron January 21, 2022

VHS students want to be taught more than abstinence and STI awareness in health classes.   Sex education at VHS begins and ends freshman year in health class. However, with the limitations of...

Pilar Parker, an RN from Ventura County, was one of the first people in the county to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo from: Community Memorial Hospital Instagram page, @cmhshealth

Standing behind the frontlines

Katie Medina January 31, 2021

Students of medical workers discuss the feelings of pride and panic. The stresses of navigating everyday life during a pandemic can be challenging enough. But the added fear of having a family member...

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