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Dudeo Perez is rocking out!

Dudeo Perez is rocking out!

Douglas Sandford January 21, 2019

On Jan. 2, 2019, the new band Dudeo Perez put out their first album “Allons’y.” In this album, Dudeo Perez released 10 songs. With themes of “failed anti-heroes, friendly alien encounters,...

Infographic by: Trinity Taylor

Opinion: Listening to music in class: helpful or a disruption?

Trinity Taylor January 16, 2019

For me, music has always been an essential part of studying. It helps me focus during long hours of homework and keeps me awake when I’m studying late into the night. During classes, it’s nearly...

Senior Olivia Miller wants to join a ballet company and tour nationally and internationally. After high school, she plans on going to community college, while also dancing within a company. However, she believes she doesnt need a college degree to get where she wants to go. Photo by: Ryan King

Editorial: Is college mandatory?

Ryan King December 23, 2018

Nope! But it can often feel that way, right? As high school students, we are pushed through a variety of classes that have the intention to prepare us for college and help us figure out what exactly...

Juniors Omar Espinoza (left) and Nathan Johnson (right) both enjoy a snack in Mr. McEntyres class, a teacher that allows them to eat while learning. Photo by Tatum Luoma

Teachers vs. food: just let us eat!

Tatum Luoma December 10, 2018

Many teachers often look down upon students that snack in class and argue that it is a distraction to the class’s learning environment. But is eating lunch a period early because your growling stomach...

Senior Shira Zaid lost her home in the Thomas Fire. Zaid said, I am grateful that my community eagerly reached out with support. Photo from: Shira Zaid

One year later: students, community reflect on Thomas Fire

Micah Wilcox December 7, 2018

“It’s dizzying seeing how far [my family has] come,” said senior Omar Al-Bawab. “I’m a very different person now then [on] the day of the fire.” One year after the Thomas Fire, Ventura continues...

A surgical team at Ventura County Medical Center. Its one of an elective case, per Dr. Romero. However, that is what it looks like for trauma case as well. Photo from: Dr. Javier Romero

Stop the Bleed: Ventura trauma surgeons take on gun violence

Micah Wilcox November 30, 2018

Doctors Javier Romero and Thomas Duncan have a message for Ventura: Venturans must start a dialogue around gun violence. “That’s the only way it’s going to be mitigated,” said Romero. Romero...

Graphic by: Sailor Hawes

Apex helps you reach your peak

Sailor Hawes November 29, 2018

Do you need to make up credit for a class? The Apex Program is the place for you. Math teacher Evan Spellman is the advisor for the after school Apex Program offered at Ventura High School. According...

ASB representatives sorting through the recycled materials, making sure they can be sent to the plant. Photo by: Emily Neitz

How does VHS recycle?

Garrett Jaffe and Douglas Sandford November 29, 2018

Recycling one ton of paper will save 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water, according to Ventura Counties Waste Management -- especially important considering that Ventura is in a drought. An average high...

Steve Bailey shares his thoughts on Superintendent David Creswells 2016 sermon. That one four minute section of that sermon took the school district back 20 years, said Bailey. Photo by: Micah Wilcox

Diversity Collective hosts community meeting on superintendent’s remarks

Micah Wilcox November 28, 2018

“We would never have hired [Superintendent David Creswell] if we had known [about] this,” said school board member Mary Haffner about Cresswell’s controversial 2016 sermon in which he made statements...

Steward shows off a card signed by his football players to his 4th period Calculus class the day after freshman footballs end of season banquet. Photo by: Lola Bobrow

Brad Steward, promoter of a “well rounded” education

Gavin Cross and Lola Bobrow November 19, 2018

Some might know Ventura High School math teacher Brad Steward by his sometimes philosophical math lessons and choice to use the term “opportunity” instead of test. Others might know him as the freshman...

Along with the lockers, there are more areas being monitored by supervisors including the hallways, portables, and 20s buildings. Photo by: Sailor Hawes

Locked out of the lockers

Sailor Hawes November 18, 2018

A recent policy has been put into action at Ventura High School. Before this policy was put in place, the locker areas around campus were always a place where students would hang out during break and lunch....

Cartoon by: Summer Yovanno

English teachers give online-life lessons

Summer Yovanno November 15, 2018

According to Dictionary.com, a digital citizen is a person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Internet and other digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly...

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