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Pictured above shows Ensminger teaching her new arrangement of classes in a new setting, the stage.
Molly Ensminger takes center stage in Buena drama department
Tampon and Pad dispensers in the girls bathroom.
California schools stocked with menstrual hygiene products
Six of Buena's newest teachers.
Q&A with Buena’s new pack of educators
Giving each other a friendly salute, the twinning Santa's, teachers Antoinette Perez and Teresa Hayes, compete to win the teacher dress up game.
Homecoming rally 2024: School spirit at an all time high
Teachers receive sweet mouthful at first Annual Pie-a-Teacher day
Teachers receive sweet mouthful at first Annual Pie-a-Teacher day
Number 11, junior Wyatt Munger, sets up to score, proving himself very valuable to the team.
Bulldogs snag silver: boys water polo loses Channel League finals
Finn Lange '26 rises up for the shot. Buena was ahead of the Cougars in every quarter, leading to their ultimate domination in the pool.
Rivalry upset: Cougars drowned by Bulldogs
Kenna Wilson and Mimi Moon go up for the block, Kayla Templin prepares to receive the spike in exciting third set against SBHS.
Bulldogs hit the net in senior game rematch against SBHS dons
The Bulldogs getting into their positions for the next play in the first quarter
Bulldogs take Royal’s crown in homecoming game, 20-21
Buena wrestling racks up wins in 2023-2024 season
Buena wrestling racks up wins in 2023-2024 season
Number 11, junior Wyatt Munger, sets up to score, proving himself very valuable to the team.
Bulldogs snag silver: boys water polo loses Channel League finals
The Bulldogs getting into their positions for the next play in the first quarter
Bulldogs take Royal’s crown in homecoming game, 20-21
Freshman Olivia Barajas heading the ball off of a corner kick
23-24 season of the 16-4-1 Bulldogs Girls Soccer
Buena crushes competition in first round of CIF
Buena crushes competition in first round of CIF
Sophmore Kiana Durbransky dribbling the ball down the field
Grass is greener for girls soccer after rivalry win
Freshman Olivia Barajas heading the ball off of a corner kick
23-24 season of the 16-4-1 Bulldogs Girls Soccer
Buena crushes competition in first round of CIF
Buena crushes competition in first round of CIF
Sophmore Kiana Durbransky dribbling the ball down the field
Grass is greener for girls soccer after rivalry win
Artwork created by a wrestler showcasing the Buena, Ventura rivalry match
Cougars pounce on Bulldogs in rivalry wrestling dual
Junior, Ivan Ramos aggressively dribbling around a spartan defender
Bulldog boys lose battle against Spartans on the soccer field
The varsity boys take a seat as the coach takes a moment to recognize the seniors.
Bulldogs spiked on senior night
Buena boys baseball drown in Pacifica Tritons current
Buena boys baseball drown in Pacifica Tritons current
Miguel Magallanes up at bat for Buena
Buena faces crushing defeat versus Santa Barbara
Graves coaching during a meet
Amanda Graves makes a splash as new head Varsity swim coach
Buena number 9, Josh Toll, and number 18, Moises Lantigua, blocks a spike from Ventura High School.
Boys volleyball spikes Ventura Cougars
Bagel sandwich with a lavender latte
Opening of Cajé Coffee Roasters brings life to historical landmark
Opening of Krispy Kreme’s Golden Harvest Collection donuts that includes Oatmeal Creme Pie Doughnut at top right, Maple Buttercreme Doughnut at top left, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut at bottom right and Spice Apple Filled Doughnut at bottom left.
Krispy Kreme unveils golden harvest collection featuring three-all-new fall-inspired donuts
The fastly famous font that shows the loved book, now movie, title "It ends with us"
It ends with… this movie
Buena's drama department rehearses the fall play in the auditorium. Ichabod Crane (Chase Dykeman) is dancing with Katrina Van Tassel (Kai Wyatt). Spirits are high and the cast is enthused.
Fall play sure to bewitch it’s audience: Legend of Sleepy Hollow spooks all
The Little Lion now has its doors wide open for hungry customers.
Eggs-citing new brunch restaurant, The Little Lion, opens in east end Ventura
The fastly famous font that shows the loved book, now movie, title "It ends with us"
It ends with… this movie
Chilling picture from the movie showing the entity of Garraka, who can drop the climate to freezing.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire makes a chilling return
Art of the main characters of the series, from left to right, The Ghoul, Lucy McLean, and Maximus
Fallout blows audience away with attention to detail, charm
Image of Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet )and Chani (Zendaya) looking over the dunes of Arrakis.
Dune Part 2: A Masterclass in Sequels
Madame Web in her superhero suit alongside details on the movie.
‘Madame Web’ weaves another extension to Marvel’s cinematic Phase 5
Percy Jackson from TV show to book to movie (left to right). A transformation worthy of the demigod himself.
“Percy Jackson” franchise finds its sea legs with Disney
The Knockemout series is cool.
Lucy Scores with hit “Knockemout” series
A Show Vs. Book description and apperance of Alina Starkov.
Shadow & Bone book series forces show adaptation into the shadow fold
Jenny Han spreads success over her amazing trilogies into films
Jenny Han spreads success over her amazing trilogies into films
Midnight Jewel by Richelle Mead, Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston, Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, Fragile Spirits by Mary Lindsey, and Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
5 books to read over summer
Collage of posters of Chappell Roan, Jack Johnson, and Clairo.
The sound of summer, 2024
This year's TikTok's top hits
This year’s TikTok’s top hits
Taylor Swift's logo for "The Tortured Poets Department," featured on merch and album covers.
Taylor Swift a ‘tortured poet:’ self-indulgent, grotesquely beautiful
Miley Cyrus ‘claws, chains’ her way through her history
Miley Cyrus ‘claws, chains’ her way through her history
Taylor Swift makes a “Bejeweled” start to Era’s Tour after Ticketmaster conflict
Taylor Swift makes a “Bejeweled” start to Era’s Tour after Ticketmaster conflict
Bagel sandwich with a lavender latte
Opening of Cajé Coffee Roasters brings life to historical landmark
Opening of Krispy Kreme’s Golden Harvest Collection donuts that includes Oatmeal Creme Pie Doughnut at top right, Maple Buttercreme Doughnut at top left, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut at bottom right and Spice Apple Filled Doughnut at bottom left.
Krispy Kreme unveils golden harvest collection featuring three-all-new fall-inspired donuts
The Little Lion now has its doors wide open for hungry customers.
Eggs-citing new brunch restaurant, The Little Lion, opens in east end Ventura
Advertisement and food display shelf from the Starbucks on East Harbor Boulevard showcasing the new summer menu.
Starbucks adds pop of color to summer menu
The top right photo shows plants bought from Fiddle & Fern. The top left photo shows students, Addison and Bella Bruno, at the Ukulele Breakfast. The bottom photo shows the a barista at Singing Sun.
Ventura’s Hidden Gems: shaping community
nyt game home page
The holy trinity for part-time intellectuals
Buenas biggest wishes and their dazzling dupes
Buenas biggest wishes and their dazzling dupes
Fall into Autumn with these fun activities
Fall into Autumn with these fun activities
Musical artists Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish (left to right), all endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris in her race to the White House.
Pop culture stars weigh in for Harris
Late night construction works to replace a city waterline, with most of the work being done late at night and spills into the early morning hours.
Construction slows students, staff, to halt first day back
The head football coach and new athletic director Bolland with his athletes.
Bolland touches down as new athletic director
Curtains close on Karen Rodrigues' magical career
Curtains close on Karen Rodrigues’ magical career
Teachers who make memories, not just lessons
Teachers who make memories, not just lessons
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The differences between the two candidates' beliefs on important topics.
2024 presidential debate: a generation z’s take
Sophomore Avery Buehner researches an article on the Promethean Board. Ever since it was added to her classroom, it has brought numerous issues.
VIEWPOINT: Promethean Boards are a major flop
Rocky road bridging high school to college, adulthood
Rocky road bridging high school to college, adulthood
The Instagram post that was uploaded to Buena ASB's Instagram page, two days before the dance was supposed to happen.
Students want it until they don’t: Dances canceled due to low participation
Pictured above shows Ensminger teaching her new arrangement of classes in a new setting, the stage.
Molly Ensminger takes center stage in Buena drama department
Adam Colman talking to JV football player Andrew Bishop during the San Marcos - Buena Game
Friday night lights shine on new coach Adam Colman
Senior Kaelan Davis (right) poses with Buena Baseball's new head coach, Bryson Wallet (left) on Buena's baseball field.
New baseball head coach Bryson Wallet steps up to plate, fresh start for team
Solana Warren performs her scene in the fall play, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Solana Warren leaves a pawprint on Buena
Senior Haylie Williams lifting heavy weights at her gym, which is one of her favorite extracurriculars.
Haylie Williams finishes strong as first ever managing editor
Dive into some of the favorites from our class of 2024, with Aleena Gutierrez Luna!
VIDEO: Class of 2024 senior favorites
Watch this VOGUE style questionnaire with English Honors and AP Lang teacher, Antoinette Perez.
VIDEO: 30 Questions with Antoinette Perez
Watch this comedic video describing the do's and don'ts during the Valentines season.
Bulldog Bark: The Do’s and Don’ts of Valentines Day
VIDEO STORY: Buena Seniors, Staff thoughts on senioritis
VIDEO STORY: Buena Seniors, Staff thoughts on senioritis
VIDEO STORY: Buena's fall food faire raises funds for clubs
VIDEO STORY: Buena’s fall food faire raises funds for clubs
Dive into some of the favorites from our class of 2024, with Aleena Gutierrez Luna!
VIDEO: Class of 2024 senior favorites
Watch this comedic video describing the do's and don'ts during the Valentines season.
Bulldog Bark: The Do’s and Don’ts of Valentines Day
Watch this VOGUE style questionnaire with English Honors and AP Lang teacher, Antoinette Perez.
VIDEO: 30 Questions with Antoinette Perez
Derek Metz during his interview in the welding shop.
50 Questions with Derek Metz
Mike Gianelli at his desk answering 50 Questions.
50 Questions with Mike Gianelli
Andrew Coates in his classroom answering 52 Questions.
52 Questions with Andrew Coates
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Arts & Entertainment
Bagel sandwich with a lavender latte
Opening of Cajé Coffee Roasters brings life to historical landmark
October 8, 2024
Opening of Krispy Kreme’s Golden Harvest Collection donuts that includes Oatmeal Creme Pie Doughnut at top right, Maple Buttercreme Doughnut at top left, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut at bottom right and Spice Apple Filled Doughnut at bottom left.
Krispy Kreme unveils golden harvest collection featuring three-all-new fall-inspired donuts
October 8, 2024
The fastly famous font that shows the loved book, now movie, title "It ends with us"
It ends with... this movie
October 8, 2024
Viewpoint
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
October 8, 2024
The differences between the two candidates' beliefs on important topics.
2024 presidential debate: a generation z's take
September 16, 2024
Sophomore Avery Buehner researches an article on the Promethean Board. Ever since it was added to her classroom, it has brought numerous issues.
VIEWPOINT: Promethean Boards are a major flop
May 20, 2024
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News
Pictured above shows Ensminger teaching her new arrangement of classes in a new setting, the stage.
Molly Ensminger takes center stage in Buena drama department
Avery Buehner, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2024

Molly Ensminger, a veteran English teacher at Buena, is now preparing for the performances of a lifetime as she takes on the role of  drama director and theater teacher. Ensminger has dreamed of teaching...

Tampon and Pad dispensers in the girls bathroom.
California schools stocked with menstrual hygiene products
October 11, 2024
Six of Buena's newest teachers.
Q&A with Buena's new pack of educators
October 8, 2024
Giving each other a friendly salute, the twinning Santa's, teachers Antoinette Perez and Teresa Hayes, compete to win the teacher dress up game.
Homecoming rally 2024: School spirit at an all time high
September 25, 2024
Features
Musical artists Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish (left to right), all endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris in her race to the White House.
Pop culture stars weigh in for Harris
Stevie Fischetti, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ campaign has gained mounds of support from celebrities and their fanbases.  Celebrities’ passion towards voting for the leader of our country  is effectively...

Late night construction works to replace a city waterline, with most of the work being done late at night and spills into the early morning hours.
Construction slows students, staff, to halt first day back
October 4, 2024
The head football coach and new athletic director Bolland with his athletes.
Bolland touches down as new athletic director
September 20, 2024
Curtains close on Karen Rodrigues' magical career
Curtains close on Karen Rodrigues' magical career
May 23, 2024
Games
Word search - Fall sports
Word search - Fall sports
August 15, 2024
Sudoku !
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June 13, 2024
Crossword - Summer Activities
Crossword - Summer Activities
June 13, 2024
Personality
Pictured above shows Ensminger teaching her new arrangement of classes in a new setting, the stage.
Molly Ensminger takes center stage in Buena drama department
Avery Buehner, Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2024
Adam Colman talking to JV football player Andrew Bishop during the San Marcos - Buena Game
Friday night lights shine on new coach Adam Colman
Michaela Milne, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
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Sports
Number 11, junior Wyatt Munger, sets up to score, proving himself very valuable to the team.
Bulldogs snag silver: boys water polo loses Channel League finals
Reagan Berry and Addison Bruno • October 26, 2024
Finn Lange '26 rises up for the shot. Buena was ahead of the Cougars in every quarter, leading to their ultimate domination in the pool.
Rivalry upset: Cougars drowned by Bulldogs
Addison Bruno, Sports Section Editor • October 18, 2024
Video Stories
Dive into some of the favorites from our class of 2024, with Aleena Gutierrez Luna!
VIDEO: Class of 2024 senior favorites
Aleena Gutierrez Luna • June 11, 2024

Watch this VOGUE style questionnaire with English Honors and AP Lang teacher, Antoinette Perez.
VIDEO: 30 Questions with Antoinette Perez
Naima Dickerson, Avery Buehner • June 11, 2024

Watch this comedic video describing the do's and don'ts during the Valentines season.
Bulldog Bark: The Do's and Don'ts of Valentines Day
June 11, 2024
VIDEO STORY: Buena Seniors, Staff thoughts on senioritis
VIDEO STORY: Buena Seniors, Staff thoughts on senioritis
March 3, 2023
VIDEO STORY: Buena's fall food faire raises funds for clubs
VIDEO STORY: Buena's fall food faire raises funds for clubs
December 12, 2022
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