The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The AP Endeavor. As we continue with the 2021-2022 school year, the AP textbooks pile high for classes such as AP Biology and AP US History. After a year online, students must adapt back to life on campus and to their APs. For some, this has been a struggle. The pandemic enabled kids to learn how to cut corners and that has really affected their learning and their work ethic now that we are back in person, AP Biology teacher Cody Foster said.

Back from lockdown, AP classes are feeling the effects

Amber Gale, Staff Writer October 18, 2021

This year at Buena, Advanced Placement [AP] classes have been impacted by the strains of the pandemic on students and teachers. Students are more reluctant to join and stay in AP classes, and teachers...

Buena High school Boys bathroom with missing urinal.

TikTok Devious Licks challenge promotes damage of Buena bathrooms

Tanner Coatsworth, Staff Writer October 17, 2021

Notice any missing items in your school's restrooms or classrooms? TikTok has been the birthplace of many trends, most of which are harmless, however the “devious lick” trend has taken a negative turn...

The calm student parking lot minutes before the last school bell rings and chaos begins

Traffic jams in the student parking lot prove troublesome

June 8, 2021

With the return of half of the student body to campus, the Buena student parking lot has had it’s spaces filled, and clearing out cars after school hours has proven troublesome. With only two exits,...

I love being a teacher, and am very grateful that I got to learn and grow in my profession this year said Michael Stewart.

After trying school year, Buena teachers reflect

Colette Packard, Staff writer June 7, 2021

The shift from in-person school to online school has taken a toll, not only on students, but on the teachers at Buena as well. It’s been a rough year to say the least, but teachers are still grateful...

Alcantar is looking forward to attending Stanford University in the fall and pursuing a degree in chemistry.

Class of 2021 valedictorian Carlos Alcantar creates chemistry at Stanford University

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2021

 The class of 2021 has officially named its valedictorian; Carlos Alcantar. With a 4.74 overall weighted GPA, Alcantar has been working towards leaving his mark on Buena since freshman year. As a declared...

5 study tips you are going to want to use

5 studying tips for AP exams, finals

Galilea Velasco, Section Editor May 21, 2021

As the end of the school year approaches, it is time for students to take their Advanced Placement Exams. In order to pass these exams, students have invested more time studying than ever. Students may...

Crowded fair back when people were gathered together and COVID regulations were not a thing.

A bummer in the summer: The Ventura County Fair canceled once again

Brigit Fitzgerald, Section Editor May 17, 2021

As of March 20, it was confirmed that the Ventura County fair has been canceled this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the strict restrictions that are still in place.  This is the second year in...

Graphic which represents Washington D.C.s fight to achieve statehood, thereby changing the image of the nation and its government.

The US becoming truly “indivisible”

Faith Stewart, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2021

62 years ago, the United States welcomed the state of Hawaii into its union as the 50th state. Since then, it can be mind blowing for most to hear that there is a discussion for Washington D.C., to become...

Buena students have returned to campus all together, with masks and social distancing becoming the norm.

First day of in-person learning creates sense of normalcy for students

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief April 26, 2021

April 12 marked the first day of in-person instruction for many secondary schools. All Ventura Unified school district middle schools and high schools reopened and welcomed their students back with open...

Marching band performing during the annual Buena v.s Ventura high school rivalry game April 16.

Marching band advocates for equal treatment, adjusts practices to COVID-19 regulations

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2021

Throughout the pandemic various sports and extracurricular activities that were once available to students have been altered, postponed or cancelled. With new rules and regulations becoming a part of daily...

The Buena Bulldogs held their ground as they fought the Ventura Cougars April 16, during their annual rivalry game.

Community tradition continues in a pandemic

Jacqueline Magana-Chavez, Staff Writer April 17, 2021

The Buena vs. Ventura game is an annual tradition for which the whole community grows excited for. Even through COVID-19, this game was still able to be played and the restrictions and guidelines did not...

Key Club, Writer’s Ink, and Pawprint continuing meeting on zoom during distance learning. Top submitted by Breana Chhay, bottom photos submitted by Karin Childress

Clubs continue to go strong through the translation to Hybrid

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer April 16, 2021

As hybrid learning starts, clubs are determining how they will continue to meet despite challenges caused by the new schedule. Some clubs have decided to suspend their meetings for the rest of the year,...

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