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Live as if you had a year left

Jacqueline Magana-Chavez, Staff Writer December 14, 2020

How much can one accomplish in a full 80 year life, let alone a year? Life is not just something we can plan. Life is about living to the fullest of possibilities and living as if we too, were going to...

“I am Greta”: an inside look at young climate activist Greta Thunberg

“I am Greta”: an inside look at young climate activist Greta Thunberg

Galilea Velasco, Section Editor December 11, 2020

Scientists have worked hard for the past year to stop the spread of COVID-19, and now it was recently announced that we can accept a vaccine by 2021. How is it then, after decades of warnings, there is...

How to elevate your capsule wardrobe this winter

How to elevate your capsule wardrobe this winter

Sahel Schaab & Eliana Hernandez December 10, 2020

Rachel Zoe once said, ¨Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.¨ Fashion serves as a creative outlet for many individuals. Whether it be brainstorming your next outfit, or designing...

Fan-made play bill cover made from photoshop by Jess Siswick is considered as the "official" playbill cover for the TikTok's "Ratatouille" Musical.

See what TikTok is cooking in the kitchen!

Faith Stewart, Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2020

Broadway’s newest hit musical isn’t even an official musical! “Ratatouille”; a 2007 Pixar animation, is taking the internet, particularly the social media app TikTok, by storm. On TikTok, creators,...

Ryan Rohde (left) and Addison Morris (right) pose in front of their newly opened escape room called Code Stat .

Code Stat: Ventura’s newest escape room

Eliana Hernandez, Section Editor November 19, 2020

Buena class of 2015 alumni  Ryan Rohde and his girlfriend Addison Morris, created an escape room named Code Stat, located in Ventura on 3875 Telegraph Road that officially opened Nov. 8, 2019, and is...

Summer fashion of 2020

Eliana Hernandez, Section Editor October 14, 2020
"This kind of spirit is the most important thing in personal style, making it yours and feeling comfortable in your own skin."
The new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma leaves  the audience questioning their phone usage.

‘The Social Dilemma’ leaves audiences disturbed

Adeline Anderson, Staff Writer October 13, 2020

The Social Dilemma documentary released on Netflix on Sep. 9, 2020 has taken the internet by storm, the Social Dilemma, exposes how social media is designed to make users addicted through creating an individual...

The Mulan remake, released September 4, 2020, has some people questioning Disney.

‘Mulan’ movie causes controversy among viewers

Viviana Avila, Staff Writer October 13, 2020

The live action iteration of Disney's "Mulan" was released Sep. 4, 2020. However, due to COVID-19, the movie was released on Disney+ and costs 30 dollars to watch.  Although the movie was enjoyable,...

Restaurants outdoor seating followed by the Ventura Health safety guidelines, taken by Jannine Lozano on Sep. 30.

Students enjoy Downtown Ventura as Businesses Move Outside Amind COVID-19

Jannine Lozano, Staff Writer October 12, 2020

Ventura has resorted to a new form of dine-in and shopping due to the COVID-19 closure, with the city issuing its “Main Street Moves” to support local businesses.   There have been some cautionary...

A set up consisting of (from left to right) a sage bundle, a jasper healing stone bracelet, three heart-shaped crystals, and a candle.

Are Healing Crystals Worth the Hype?

Sedona Brickley, Writer's Staff October 12, 2020

Crystals and sage bundles have made quite the comeback on social media, especially on the pages of large influencers and chain companies like Urban Outfitters. Coming in all shapes, colors, and sizes these...

Drawing of a bowl of popcorn and a computer with the title of the film Black Widow, which comes out May 7.

Will this dangerous hero be on your screen?

Brooklyn Carrillo, Staff Writer October 6, 2020

She sacrificed herself last year, now she’s back for one last fight just in time for the holidays. Even if it’s not in theaters this year many believe it will still be entertaining. “Excited no...

Immigrant Son Cafe Comes to Ventura

Immigrant Son Cafe Comes to Ventura

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2020

Immigrant son cafe is a new addition to the community serving up a variety of brunch items from breakfast lasagna to customized cappuccinos. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Ventura, the cafe...

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