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Ventura High School English teacher Elizabeth Mainz said, "There's all kinds of words and phrases that we gender as a society that we don't always cognitively think of." Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Opinion: It’s time to de-gender the English language

Alejandro Hernandez February 24, 2022

Gender-neutral terms must come first Gender. According to the Merriam-Webster definition, gender is, “the behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits typically associated with one sex.” It has a...

The "Student Changes in Q" form is now making it easier for VHS students to change their names. Photo by: Rachel Gonzalez

Opinion: Getting VUSD to recognize a preferred name becomes easier…kinda

Rowan Munoz and Rachel Gonzalez December 7, 2021

Students who request a name change don’t always get it changed on their ID cards Students do not always feel a connection to the name they are given at birth. This is especially true for students a...

Written here are just some of the many pronouns and pronoun groupings an individual may have. Graphic by: Olive Kranzler

Opinion: Pronouns: A how to guide

Olive Kranzler November 18, 2021

Gender diverse students are validated when referred to by their proper pronouns; here is how students and staff can help.  Although the pronouns section on a user’s Instagram bio is new as of May 13...

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