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Mock Trial this past year competing. Their case this year was People V. Gold.

Buena’s future lawyers witness termination of CTE Law & Justice

Elizabeth McGovern and Sydney Pike April 1, 2025

Due to the recent budget deficit facing Ventura Unified School District, Buena’s Law and Justice Career Education Pathway (CTE Legal) is being cut under Resolution #25-03, due to low enrollment. The...

Lively California kelp forest shot by a local diver, surfer, and underwater photographer.

Underwater deforestation strikes Ventura’s coast

Alyssa Angeles and Lukas Raducanu March 4, 2025

As local divers swim through the barren sea beds, the damage from sea urchins cannot be ignored. For years, these native marine animals have been a plague on our local ecosystem, creating a chain of ripple...

The two bins that the first responders club is using to collect donations sit proudly in room 101.

First responders club steps up in fundraiser for LA fire victims

Fiona McCarter, News Section Editor February 27, 2025

If you have been anywhere on Buena’s campus in the past month, you have surely seen posters in every classroom, on every wall and on every doorway advertising the fundraiser that the first responders...

Friday morning on Jan 30. Students walked out near the bus stop at the Buena sign to protest about the anti-ICE raids.

Students stand united: protests against ICE enforcement

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

Having a voice is considered one of the most impactful ways to express how students feel; without it it would be difficult to get messages across. As President Donald Trump‘s signing of executive orders...

Yearbook student, Aidan Beaver,  editing photos that will be showcased in the 2025 yearbook.

Say cheese, again: yearbook re-shoots lower-classman and staff portraits

Layla McCambridge, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Students filled into the photo room once again as yearbook staff reshot all freshman, sophomore, junior, and staff portraits due to quality issues that impacted production. Retakes took place Jan. 7 and...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the removal of fact-checkers on all Meta platforms.

Meta’s latest move for maintaining free expression

Naima Dickerson, Co Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2025

On Jan. 7, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on his Instagram page the removal of the fact-checking feature that was previously seen on all Meta platforms, which will be replaced by  Community Notes....

The cafeteria poses in front of the cafeteria mural. (From left to right) Ulises Hernandez Baltazar, Yukari Bell, Susanna Gomez, Sarah E Ortiz, Kimberly Hunter, Angie Marin

Behind the Apron: cafeteria nutritionists nourish stomachs, hearts, minds

Avery Buehner and Jazlyn De Leon January 31, 2025

As Buena students file into the lunch line after long class periods, they know fresh, hot food awaits them, but they may realize the hard work behind every tray served. The cafeteria hums with activity...

Appreciating the art of marching band

Appreciating the art of marching band

Sydney Pike, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

As the cold icey air bit the audience Nov. 22 at 6 p.m., the marching band made their way across the stadium, forming a circle on the field. Band director Taylor Duchai invited audience members to the...

Many students on campus seemingly without costumes on Buena's traditional Halloween dress-up day.

Spooky season fades, kids lose Halloween spirit under school demands

Jazlyn De Leon, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Once a vibrant celebration filled with costumes, decorations, and a palpable sense of excitement, Buena students seem to have lost their spark. The beginning of October has not had any students as excited...

Information for three of the new clubs including meeting time and place. (Elizabeth McGovern and Chloe Hillman)

Buena welcomes 3 new clubs on campus

Elizabeth McGovern and Chloe Hillman November 16, 2024

With the annual Club Day in the books, both old and new clubs on campus have officially started, drawing involvement from students around campus interested in meeting students with similar interests, developing...

Drama student Healey Ramot finishes up her performance during Karaoke Tuesdays.

Karaoke Tuesdays: a new part of Buena Drama culture

Fiona McCarter, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

The new Karaoke Tuesdays, which take place in the Little Theater during lunch every other Tuesday, are put on by the Buena Drama Department. All students are welcome, though the usual crowd is Buena Drama...

Winning the battle against phone distractions

Winning the battle against phone distractions

Naima Dickerson, Co Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

If you have ever had hours of free time to do your homework but decided to instead spend that time being on your phone, you are not alone. Screens are a major factor that combat productivity in the day-to-day...

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