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(Taylors Version) means that Swift owns her own music. The second of six re-released albums was her iconic album, Red.

Taylor Swift’s record breaking release, Red is now her own

Madeline Marshall and Galilea Velasco November 29, 2021

Grab your scarves and warm fall beverages and get ready to cry to songs you know all too well. Taylor Swift released her re-recording of her fourth album, Red. Taylor Swift has been re-recording her...

Top 3 Thriller Books

Nazaret Viramontes, Staff Writer November 23, 2021

Are you interested in books that leave you desperately wanting to know what’ll happen next and especially the ones that make you feel the suspense creeping up? Do you like books where you want to see...

This game is considered one of the most biggest gaming crossover in history and has sold over 22.85 million copies as of Dec. 31, 2020.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review

Jeremiah Castro November 23, 2021

“Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” is a crossover fighting game released for the Nintendo Switch on Dec. 7, 2018.  It features new and old characters as well as some returning stages from the older versions...

The latest update in Animal Crossing: New Horizons have left fans with an abundance of designing opportunities.

Beyond the horizon: Animal Crossing’s new update

Zyanya Garcia, Staff Writer November 21, 2021

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” has made a massive return with their new update and costly downloadable content that was released Nov 5, 2021. The successful Nintendo game continues to make history...

An entertaining evening. This image depicts the scene of audience members entering the theatre, bouquets in hand, on the opening night of the play, “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood”. This was the first live performance to be done in front of a large audience for the Drama Department after COVID. “I think it went incredibly well,” Pomposo said. “ I am so proud of everyone, and I can say for the first time in a while that I am proud of myself too”.

A Jolly Good Time in Sherwood Forest: A Play Review

Amber Gale, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

As I walked through the open doors into the auditorium, an exciting scene unfolded. Lights shown down onto rows upon rows of cushioned audience seats. A blue curtain was pulled across the stage with several...

Three books waiting on the shelf waiting for you to read them during fall break.

Top 3 books to read over fall break

Nazaret Viramontes, Staff Writer October 20, 2021

Do you enjoy books that leave you smiling? That leaves you in a state of shock or the kind that will directly relate to the main character if you said yes to any of these, here are my top three books that...

Shang-Chi was originally considered a criminal by many Marvel superheros.   The film was released Sept. 3 and has been received positive reviews by audiences.

REVIEW: Shang-Chi is a Marvel masterpiece

Jeremiah Castro, Writer October 20, 2021

“Shang-Chi the Legend of the Ten Rings” is one of Marvel’s recent works that was released Sept. 3, 2021, directed by Destin Danial Cretton. The idea for this movie was first established back in 2001...

We tried drinks and pastries of all sorts but tried to mainly stick with the seasonal ones.

Fall Drinks: Starbucks vs. Coffee Bean

Sedona Brickley, Section Editor October 18, 2021

As the leaves begin to turn orange and fall, coffee shops have begun serving their seasonal drinks just in time for autumn. Starbucks and Coffee Bean are two coffee shops that many locals debate over,...

A google drawing of Venom Art by: Brooklyn Carrillo

Venom: Let There be a Movie Review

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor October 17, 2021

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” brings the story of Eddie Brock/Venom back to the big screens, kicking off the month of horror starting Oct. 1.  This action packed sci-fi sequel is directed by Andy...

Quirky family fights to save the human race in animated film: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer October 17, 2021

“The Mitchells vs. The Machines” is more than just a movie about a not so average family during a machine apocalypse; it is a movie full of heartfelt relationships and social media in the best ways. This...

New Local grill “Eddies Grill” review

Tanner Coatsworth and Kevin Cox June 7, 2021

In this unbiased video we take a dive into the newly opened restaurant in Ventura, Eddie’s Grill. It has recently opened off of telegraph making a good close option for students at Buena. In the video...

Unlike previous years, Buena theater provided a demand stream for anyone to enjoy for 5 dollars.

Buena Theater department performs student-written play amidst pandemic

Faith Stewart, Editor-in-Chief June 1, 2021

In the midst of the fast track pace to normalcy, Buena theater opened their doors to perform the one-act student written play “Nuclear Family”. Although the play is only 35 minutes, in my four years...

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