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Chaos on Capitol Hill

Chaos on Capitol Hill

Hannah Lee January 23, 2018

Recently there’s been a lot of talk circulating the government and its likelihood of passing the annual budget bill. As of January 20, it was predicted that the government could shut down at approximately...

Bridge in Carpinteria devastated by the mudslides. Photo by: Christian Caudillo

Mudslide mayhem

Christian Caudillo January 19, 2018

After the largest wildfire in California history that burned over 281,000 acres in Santa Barbara and Ventura County from early December to early January, southern California was hit with a huge storm...

Senior Ball: A squash to the frosh!

Senior Ball: A squash to the frosh!

Samantha Franks and Gage Gregorchuk January 18, 2018

This year, freshmen aren’t allowed to attend Senior Ball as they have in the previous years. This was a change decided upon by ASB, however, many students are curious as to why this rule was implemented....

The invisible killer

The invisible killer

January 17, 2018

Why are some people still wearing masks? I mean the fire is pretty far away and the air doesn’t smell that bad.   According to AIRNow.gov, the smoke produced by fires is made up of a mixture...

Infographic by: Sailor Hawes

Locking down and staying safe

January 16, 2018

When an intruder who intends to harm students or faculty comes onto Ventura High School’s campus, VHS administrator’s main goal is to keep students safe. Assistant principal, Susan Eberhart,...

Raising flags and spirits

Raising flags and spirits

January 13, 2018

Ventura High School sent blank yellow bracelets out to all its students on Tuesday, January, 10 during their fourth period classes. Students were instructed to write an inspirational message on the bracelet,...

If your locker has ash in it, you can have your locker cleaned this upcoming weekend! Photo by: Liliana Lara

Clear your things to rid the debris

January 10, 2018

Friday, January 12 starting at 3:30 p.m. an outside company by the name of Service Master, will be cleaning all 1,800 lockers at Ventura High School, due to the settled debris from the Thomas Fire. To...

Thomas Fire on the Ventura hillsides -Photo by: Ben Coats

Thomas fire sweeps through Ventura county

December 5, 2017

Fire began sweeping over Ventura’s hillsides and into the city at 11:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4. Powered by high-speed winds moving from Santa Paula, CA, the fire continued to burn to Ventura and...

Riley explains that The Board of Education does little in regard to the school dances that take place and approving them. Photo by: Sarah Clench

Clearing up the confusion

Sarah Clench and Acacia Harrell December 4, 2017

In our sixth edition, we published an article titled “Rage Cage rumours grind to a halt,” where we focused on the opinions and perspective of one ASB member that was interviewed. In order to provide...

Photo from: Political Abyss

Should students care about net neutrality?

December 4, 2017

Net neutrality is the idea that the internet has followed since its creation; equal access to all information. This has pretty much been the golden rule of the internet. Net neutrality means that Internet...

Graphic by: Sarah Clench and Acacia Harrell

Rage Cage rumors grind to a halt

Sarah Clench and Acacia Harrell November 9, 2017

With all of these questions in mind, a rumor arose on campus. Students began to talk about the possibility of a ‘Rage Cage’ dance this year. Ventura High School students have been asking questions...

The members of Venturas Tree Advisory Committee meets quarterly at 5pm and you can access their minutes and agendas online. The baord consists of five members that serve for year terms.
Photo from: The City of Ventura

Should you stay away from that palm tree?

Brooke Newman and Kylie Torres November 8, 2017

Ventura High School experienced strong Santa Ana winds on Monday, October 9, that reached 32mph around 12:20 p.m. These winds caused palm tree seeds, palm fronds, various tree branches and even an entire...

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