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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,...

There are some requirements shown in the picture and more on the website page.

Dual Enrollment good for students willing to go the extra mile

Jacqueline Magana-Chavez, Staff Writer April 13, 2021

As high school freshmen, students in our district are required to take the College and Career course, but some may find themselves still having many questions about college majors and courses. However,...

Due to distance learning, students have to face hours in front of the computer screen.

The Science of Screen Time: The vicious cycle of online learning

Galilea Velasco, Section Editor March 29, 2021

According to businessinsider.com, “ most Americans spend more than seven hours a day staring at digital screens”. More importantly though, this is changing our bodies and possibly our brains. Due to...

The strong winds that have happened in Ventura County have caused the waves to be extra large.

The science and dangers behind Santa Ana winds

Brigit Fitzgerald, Staff Writer March 23, 2021

The Santa Ana winds have been part of California’s ecosystem and caused wildfires for over 5,000 years. Unfortunately, due to climate change, California has seen an increase of winds that leads to greater...

Coach Engel at girls golf tryouts and practice.

Attention all Bulldogs: Tryouts have begun

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer March 22, 2021

Sports have been given the green light to compete and Buena athletics is wasting no one, hold tryouts during march for a variety of sports, even if their regular season is not in the spring including baseball,...

Weekly COVID-19 testing for athletes

Weekly COVID-19 testing for athletes

Jacqueline Magana-Chavez, Staff Writer March 18, 2021

As sports resume after a year-long hiatus, many new restrictions will apply, and for some sports, this will include weekly COVID-19 tests. According to athletic director Shaun Strople, indoor sport...

Joel Levin stops for a selfie  post-vaccination at Nordhoff high school.

Teacher vaccinations provide a new sense of hope for hybrid learning

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2021

With the reopening of schools right around the corner, there are mixed emotions among teachers and students alike. Teachers have begun to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations in preparation for the return...

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