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William Shakespeare's Macbeth, first performed in 17th century England, is a classic ready to be reinvented by Buena's drama program. Molly Ensminger, director of the program, plans on performing a Shakespeare play every other year so that her students can truly understand one of the most complicated play writes.

Behind the scenes of fall play Macbeth

Addison Bruno, Online Editor September 15, 2025

As summer vacation ends, a new rotation of school productions begins. In the little theater, students eagerly prepare for this year's fall play, Shakespeare's Macbeth, hoping to live up to the standard...

Student's truck in the student parking lot.

Photo story: New year, same culture in Buena’s parking lot

Alyssa Angeles, Staff Writer September 12, 2025

Cars pull into the gravelly concrete searching for an open space or a familiar parking spot under the newly constructed solar panels or along fences bordering sports fields. Freshmen work their way to...

End of Year Reflections Q&A

End of Year Reflections Q&A

Layla McCambridge, Staff Writer June 4, 2025

Freshman Elynn Sadoval Q: What has been your highlight of this year? A: Being in Choir and Spanish. Q: What are you most proud of from this year? A: I’m most proud of my grades and getting...

One of the entrances to the visitor center. Near this entrance is the native plant garden, featuring species found on the Channel Islands.

A gem hidden in plain sight – Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center

Elizabeth McGovern, Features Section Editor June 4, 2025

Located just beyond Ventura Harbor Village and overlooking the ocean, the Robert J. Lagomarsino Visitor Center at Channel Islands National Park features exhibits, a lookout tower, a native plant garden...

Last minute save: Buena graduation returns to home turf

Last minute save: Buena graduation returns to home turf

Jazlyn De Leon, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

Although Buena's 2025 graduation ceremony was originally scheduled to be at Ventura College due to track renovations, delays on the project recently moved the ceremony back to the Buena stadium to be hosted...

Captain Von Trapp (Nicolas Faught) singing with the rest of the Von Trapp family.

Buena theater is alive with the Sound of Music

Addison Bruno, Sports Section Editor May 13, 2025

The Buena Drama Department is alive with the newest spring musical production, Disney’s “The Sound of Music.” From April 24 to May 3, audience members filed outside Buena’s auditorium, eager to...

When there's a wheel there's a way

When there’s a wheel there’s a way

Sydney Pike, Viewpoint Section Editor May 2, 2025

High school opens up a variety of new experiences for teens as they learn to become independent, and a key independence opportunity for teens is getting a license. Along with being able to explore with...

Hiking trail view overlooking Scorpion Bay at Santa Cruz Island.

Ventura’s spring hot spots

Alyssa Angeles, Staff writer April 30, 2025

Sunlight glistens on the warming waters while yellow mustard flowers blow in the soft breeze along Foothill Road upwards towards Ventura’s Serra Cross. From the top of the hill, spring makes itself known...

Knowledge bowl participants preparing to face off in the annual teacher vs. student Knowledge Bowl, April 17.

Knowledge Bowl: teacher vs. students

Reagan Berry and Addison Bruno April 29, 2025

Nestled in the cozy little theater, students and staff filed in, eager to watch their fellow peers battle it out in this year's annual teacher vs. student knowledge bowl competition, Thur. April 17. The...

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress

Bulldogs ready to tackle CAASPP Testing

Jacob Del Rio, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

  The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) makes its way to Buena the week of Monday, April 21 to Friday, April 25.  Juniors will be taking assessments for math,...

Matthew Diaz jumps to dunk and score points for his team.

Bulldogs show heart in unified tie

Avery Buehner, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2025

Packed with upwards of 600 students, the gym's bleachers roared in anticipation as the Buena Unified Bulldogs basketball team faced off against the Fillmore Flashes April 4, 2025. In a tightly contested...

A group of ASB students hard at work.

Buena’s ASB students keep the school paw-sitive

Jacob Del Rio, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

Often, students wonder who’s behind the spirit weeks, student sections, rallies, and school dances.  A team of 39 students, Buena’s Associated Student Body, are the minds behind many in and out of...

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