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Follow us inside the nations largest printing plant

Follow us inside “the nation’s largest printing plant”

Caroline Marsden February 13, 2019

Thursday, February 7, Journalism and AP Government attended a tour of the Los Angeles Times Printing Plant in Downtown Los Angeles.                

Ventura girls varsity water polo vs. Alemany

Ventura girls varsity water polo vs. Alemany

Summer Yovanno February 6, 2019

https://vimeo.com/315763669 Filmed and edited by: Summer Yovanno

Cougars describe themselves in one word: I am...

Cougars describe themselves in one word: I am…

Trinity Taylor and Jessica Johnson January 30, 2019

https://vimeo.com/314129627 Filmed and edited by: Trinity Taylor and Jessica Johnson

Unlike the film Mary Queen of Scotts, one may find a middle ground in reading about history or learning about it in such classes that use this book rather than in a film.

“Mary Queen of Scots” Movie Review

Garrett Jaffe January 20, 2019

"Mary Queen of Scots," released Dec. 7, 2018 is directed by Josie Rourke and stars Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, is a film taking place in 16th century England about the cat-and-mouse power struggle...

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...

Photo by: Trevor Koontz. Photo cropped to serve as featured image. The text cut read, Ventura highs very own.

VHS teacher on leave after arrest for alleged sexual battery

Miles Bennett January 6, 2019

On Dec. 30, Ventura High School German teacher David Reich was arrested for alleged sexual harassment of a 22-year-old employee at Industry Horror, a clothing store in Downtown Ventura. Reich is on administrative...

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...

Spreading happiness with one compliment at a time

Spreading happiness with one compliment at a time

https://vimeo.com/306960515 Filmed and edited by: Trinity Taylor, Julia Davies and Jessica Johnson

Susan Adamich, librarian at VHS, explained that she participates in these types of shows because she just likes to act silly. Photo by: Saida Delgadillo

Cougars and staff showcase their comedic talent at Faculty Fun-Raiser

Saida Delgadillo and Tanya Turchyn December 13, 2018

On Friday, Dec. 7, faculty and a select few students of Ventura High School came to the stage to perform the annual Improv “Faculty Fun-Raiser,” displaying their comedic talents through different games...

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...

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