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Sea otter awareness week is an annual celebration during the last week of September that brings awareness to the important contributions of the keystone           species.

An otterly awesome week

Elizabeth McGovern, Features Section Editor September 29, 2025

Every year during the last week of September, aquariums and fans celebrate and recognize the importance of the adorably fluffy marine mammal seen floating around: the sea otter.  Sea otters (Enhydra...

Buena's fresh take: freshman perspectives

Buena’s fresh take: freshman perspectives

Ariel Ramirez, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

Since the first day of school, freshmen at Buena have formed diverse perspectives about their experiences so far. With each new day, Buena provides opportunities, extensive support and care for the newest...

Posada stands in her new classroom, with one of the first "journalism slideshows" of the class on display behind her.

Ale Posada picks up pen as new Buena Speaks advisor

Avery Buehner, Editor-in-chief September 17, 2025

As the new school year bustles with activity and the freshman find their footing on a new campus, Ale Posada also gets comfortable in her new position as the Buena Speaks Journalism advisor. Posada...

Herrera's AP Seminar class in action

Two new AP classes open doors of opportunity for students

Elizabeth McGovern, Features Section Editor September 15, 2025

Every school year brings in new beginnings, faces and classes; this year is no exception with the introduction of two new Advanced Placement (AP) classes: AP Seminar and AP Human Geography (APHG). While...

Officer Thompson high-fives passing students during lunch

‘New sheriff in town’: Buena welcomes new resource officer

Fiona McCarter, Managing Editor September 15, 2025

Tucked away in the back corner of Buena’s administrative building sits Officer Matt Thompson’s office. Treasured photographs of family, as well as a “world’s best dad” trophy sit on his desk,...

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...

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