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Ethnic and Social Justice studies timeline

Ethnic and Social Justice studies, the future of Buena’s history curriculum

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer June 8, 2023

Due to the passing of Assembly Bill No.101, approved in October of  2021, by the 2029-30 school year, students will need to complete an Ethnic and Social Justice Studies [ESJS] course to meet their graduation...

The BSU club goes on their annual spring break trip, this year to North Carolina.

The BSU takes annual out-of-state trip to Historically Black Colleges

Reagan Berry, Section Editor June 6, 2023

Over spring break, four students from the Black Student Union, or BSU, took their annual out-of-state field trip, this year to North Carolina. The trip allowed them to visit multiple out of state colleges,...

The 25th annual Putnam Spelling Bee is originally conceived  by Rebecca Feldman and the book was written by Rachel Shienkin. this musical shows an array of vocals, lighting skills, real life scenarios and amazing actors.

Your word is outstanding: Spring musical creates community and laughter amongst crowd

Brooklin Barilone, Editor in Chief June 6, 2023

 Look out Ventura, Buena Drama Departments rendition of The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, came to town and left audiences on the edge of their seats, wanting more. Originally written by Rachel Shienkin,...

Discovering AAPI Heritage Month

Discovering AAPI Heritage Month

Jessica Huynh, Staff writer May 31, 2023

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AAPIHM. Designated as a time to honor the contributions of these communities to our country's own history and culture. The month-long celebration...

Many advertisements outright market vapes as a safer, smarter alternative to smoking cigarettes.

How the tobacco industry sunk its claws into a new generation

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor May 23, 2023

Teen cigarette usage has been steadily declining since 2011. While this may appear to be a win in the war against tobacco on the surface, nicotine and tobacco use is in fact skyrocketing due to the covert...

April 15 was the last dance of the school year, the summer bash. A school wide free dance that took place at the stadium. While not many showed, those who did were able to have fun or relax before testing starts.

Summer bash, one last dance

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor May 17, 2023

Super bloom effects coastal regions. La Conchita, California.

A new boom to Super Bloom in Southern CA

Isabella Prewitt, Personality Section Editor April 25, 2023

Striking flashes of color. Bright new scents of a million flowers. 2023 is experiencing a whole new kind of spring, the super bloom. After weeks of storms and floods in southern California, residents now...

A Buena classroom featuring students who are actively procrastinating during 5th period.

Procrastination: the Disease Spreading Around Buena

Luc Ross and Jon Miller April 24, 2023

With just eight weeks left in the 2022-2023 school year, many students are excited to ditch their books in exchange for the warm sand and sun of the Southern California coast. However, this eager anticipation...

A visual representation of how much money teenagers spend on prom night.

Behind the scenes of the teenage prom experience

Haylie Williams and Madysen Hawley, News section editor and Viewpoint section editor April 17, 2023

Dresses, tuxes, hair, makeup, and so much more. An expensive array of variables all for one night: Prom, the highest anticipated high school event that students plan weeks and even months in advance for....

WASC visits results in renewed accreditation status for Buena

WASC visits results in renewed accreditation status for Buena

Montserrat Garibay and Gabby Cardenas April 17, 2023

The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, also known as ASC or WASC, made a visit to Buena the week of March. 13 to evaluate the school. The on-site evaluation...

Only 11 chromebooks left in the library to be loaned to students when there would be at least 50 or more chromebooks prepared

The Tragedy of the Commons: Loaner Chromebooks in Crisis

Rory Hermosillo, Staff Writer March 31, 2023

The transition to becoming a one-to-one technology school where each student is assigned a Chromebook has created some unforeseen challenges for students and staff alike. While Buena is the last school...

An example of an animal that could be affected by climate change.

The Willow Project : A Controversial Oil Project In Alaska

Jon Miller, Section Editor March 27, 2023

The Willow Project has caused controversy, and discussion, during a time when climate change and sustainability are significant worldwide issues. There has been fierce resistance from environmentalists...

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