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Buena Speaks

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UCSB aquarium sea life star in bulldog field trip

Al Gentry, Staff writer March 27, 2024

For the last several years, Research Experience & Education Facility [REEF], has been restricting tours from high schools due to Covid-related lack of funding. This year, they welcomed their first...

3 gems on campus: Student-owned small businesses

3 gems on campus: Student-owned small businesses

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor March 27, 2024

In a world of consumerism, lots of students turn to their regular fast-fashion sites and stores when shopping. What many are unaware of is the small businesses that circulate around our very own school....

Kick-starting your love life: buy a Valentine's Gram

Kick-starting your love life: buy a Valentine’s Gram

Alyssa Angeles, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The on-campus celebration of Valentine’s Day is a beloved tradition hosted by Buena High’s ASB team that has students whipping their heads to the door, awaiting a Valentine’s gram that confirms their...

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Spring into break, visit these 5 places

Lily Bossoletti, Sports Section Editor March 20, 2024

With spring break rapidly approaching Bulldog families, many students are looking for a source of entertainment on their long awaited break from school. Here lie five different places ranging in price...

An artistic interpretation of a digital cookie

A byte sized look at computer cookies

Jasper McAdam and Emma Flores February 26, 2024

Whether cookies in a jar or in programming, cookies can hold more complexity than one would think. Website cookies have been part of our daily use of technology almost as much as they are in our stomachs,...

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5 films you should watch after Valentine’s Day to keep love alive

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor February 26, 2024

Valentine’s Day may be over, but that is no reason to stop watching movies with the theme of love. Here are 5 films you should watch, even after the holiday has passed, including a mixture of some classics,...

Several schools in Ventura County are holding workshops to help students understand the complicated process of submitting their FAFSA form.

FAFSA updates change aid standards, create issues

Madysen Hawley and Haylie Williams January 30, 2024

Everybody wants free money, right? For prospective and current college students the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)is the opportunity to gain the financial support that may impact their...

The crowd of Stanley cup collectors only crave them more after the release of the Valentine's Day collaboration by Target and Starbucks.

Target customers rush to quench their thirst with newly stocked Stanley ‘Quencher’ cups

Iris McDermott, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

The Valentine edition of Stanley ‘Quencher’ Cups were stocked in Target stores across the U.S., Dec. 31 and have skyrocketed off the shelves due to high demand. Target and Starbucks released a limited...

Proposition 28 is coming to California schools during February 2024 as 938 million dollars spreads throughout the school districts in California for new art programs for students to enjoy.

Proposition 28 paints futures for schools in California

Nathaniel Valencia, Features Section Editor January 29, 2024

Approved by California voters Nov. 8, Proposition 28 offers new opportunities and additional funding for art programs through an annual funding for every K-12 school in California starting in the 2023-24...

The Spotify Wrapped home screen invites listeners to look at their music throughout the year.

Gen Z’s favorite holiday: Spotify Wrapped

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor December 6, 2023

As the year slowly comes to an end, a special gift from Spotify gives listeners an opportunity to reflect on 2023 and revisit their music choices. Spotify Wrapped dropped on the Spotify app Nov. 29 which...

The Gardening Club is cool

The Gardening Club plants seeds of inspiration, welcomes new members

Nathaniel Valencia, Features Section Editor November 21, 2023

The Gardening Club has sprouted out of the ground, allowing multiple opportunities for students who want to work in Amy’s Garden and connecting the community at Buena. Led by president and founder,...

THE END OF THE LINE: all seniors, current and future, have the exciting day of graduation to look forward to. Arguably, it's what everyone is working so hard for.

Winning the battle that is senior year

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief November 20, 2023

Senior year is often a combination of every fear high schoolers have ever had; suddenly all of the frightening decisions about the future are right in front of you, demanding to be made. While this period...

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