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Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

Buenas Knowledge Bowl team proved to be the best in the league, beating out the other 9 teams that competed. 
(From left to right): Alex Cenzano, Elias Wiggins, James Rose, Dalton Fiscalini, Quinlan Vasquez, Hans Yahr, Andrew Coates

No fish out of water, Buena’s Knowledge Bowl triumphs as the big fish in the bowl

Claire Trask, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

A quick google search names the “masseter” as the strongest muscle in the human body, and Buena’s Knowledge Bowl team can attest to the sentiment. After working tirelessly to strengthen their brains,...

Buena High school, Food Faire list happening 4/29 this Friday.

Changes made spice up spring Food Faire

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer April 28, 2022

The second food faire is right around the corner, April 29. At the event, Buena clubs will be selling delicious foods to raise money. Throughout it all, the  ASB club committee is organizing a better...

Rising gas prices tear through student pockets

Rising gas prices tear through student pockets

Bella Lopez, section editor April 26, 2022

Gas prices across the country have been steadily rising for months. The prices of gas started to rise after the COVID-19 pandemic and surged to an all time high after Russia invaded Ukraine, which caused...

Earlier this week Gregory Bayless, the Executive Director of Educational Services, made the decision to close the Chromebook Web Store (CWS), fulfilling the district’s legal obligation to the federal law.

Ventura Unified School District blocks the Chromebook Web Store due to Federal Law; teachers and students see the effects

Kimberly Solis, Section Editor April 23, 2022

Technical difficulties crashed into Ventura Unified School District earlier this week when Gregory Bayless, Executive Director of Educational Services, made the decision to close the Chromebook Web Store...

Buena Speaks honors women during Womens History Month, March 2022.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

In honor of women's history month, we went around to a few of our female staff members and asked them who are some women that inspire them. Learn more about our staff and how other women have inspired...

BSU opens doors with contest to celebrate Black History Month: Paw Print BARK takes trophy in district wide competition

BSU opens doors with contest to celebrate Black History Month: Paw Print BARK takes trophy in district wide competition

Victoria Hermosillo, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

The Black Student Union (BSU), hosted an annual contest Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 for BARK classes to decorate their door in dedication to a African American icon from history, in efforts to celebrate Black History...

As the positive cases on the team grew, so did the restrictions on who was able to compete. Ventura County Public Health is in charge of creating the protocols for each unique situation.

Swim team Covid-19 outbreak creates waves as season opens

Claire Trask and Ava Okun March 25, 2022

Buena’s swim team experienced a perfect storm the weekend of Feb. 25, as many athletes tested positive for Covid-19. In the wake of mandates and protocols in schools changing, the swim team still fell...

March Madness spirit week poster.

March Madness spirit week hits the mark

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer March 24, 2022

Buena ASB dedicated a full week to March Madness for students to show their school spirit from March 14 to March 18. Senior William Boyd expressed his joy for spirit week, “I like dressing up and...

The lockout is over! After 99 days Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Associate agreed to terms with new dates for the 2022 season.

LET’S PLAY BALL, Baseball is back with new changes, MLB lockout ends after 99 days

Kimberly Solis, Section Editor March 14, 2022

Dec. 1. 2021, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred locked out all 30 teams from contacting players because the Major League Baseball Players Association [MLBPA] could not agree on terms for a...

Ray Knerr launches himself into the 800 Mt. SAC relay, held in Hilmer Lodge Stadium where the worlds best athletes compete, as their slogan says.

Buena teacher Ray Knerr crosses the finish line as he heads towards retirement

Galilea Velasco, Editor in Chief March 6, 2022

After 38 years of teaching at Buena, Ray Knerr finishes the race of being a teacher, as he heads towards retirement, and leaves behind an impactful perspective on life.  Colleague and friend, Heather...

ASB spreads love on campus for Valentines Day

ASB spreads love on campus for Valentines Day

Victoria Hermosillo, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

ASB spreads awareness of Valentine love and appreciation with simple yet enjoyable events on Valentines Day and by hosting activities, ASB has gotten students to be included and participate in various...

Casting calls under the sea underway, Buena students, staff participate

Casting calls under the sea underway, Buena students, staff participate

Jaclyn Crone, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

SpongeBob the musical is being put on this spring by the Buena Drama class. Auditions started Jan. 31 with call backs Feb. 2 by Feb. 3 all 26 roles in the play were filled with the exception of Larry the...

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