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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...

Musical artists Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish (left to right), all endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris in her race to the White House.

Pop culture stars weigh in for Harris

Stevie Fischetti, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ campaign has gained mounds of support from celebrities and their fanbases.  Celebrities’ passion towards voting for the leader of our country  is effectively...

 Late night construction works to replace a city waterline, with most of the work being done late at night and spills into the early morning hours.

Construction slows students, staff, to halt first day back

Elizabeth McGovern, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The mad scramble of students and staff returning from summer vacation can be attributed to the long traffic delays caused by construction on Telegraph Road in the Victoria Avenue intersection. While the...

The head football coach and new athletic director Bolland with his athletes.

Bolland touches down as new athletic director

Addison Bruno, Sports Section Editor September 20, 2024

For three years, the athletic department has seen a revolving door of Athletic Directors but this year a familiar face enters the office, head football coach and science teacher Ryan Bolland, joined by...

Curtains close on Karen Rodrigues' magical career

Curtains close on Karen Rodrigues’ magical career

Viviana Avila, Staff writer May 23, 2024

After being part of the Ventura Unified community for 31 years, Drama Director Karen Rodrigues  “K Rod” is ready to give one final performance before moving onto the next chapter of her life, and...

Teachers who make memories, not just lessons

Teachers who make memories, not just lessons

Addison Bruno, Viewpoint Section Editor May 13, 2024

Within every classroom exists  an individual with four years of college experience, a graduate degree, a lifetime full of wisdom, and a passion for teaching high schoolers. All teachers have something...

Buena's German exchange program changes lives on first year back

Buena’s German exchange program changes lives on first year back

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2024

For the past 38 years, Buena has partnered with Elmshorn, Germany to participate in the valuable tradition of the German Exchange Program. Beginning with Buena’s  previous German Teacher, Mr. Sturtevant,...

Graves coaching during a meet

Amanda Graves makes a splash as new head Varsity swim coach

Jasper McAdam, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

Hitting the deck again for a new season of swim, Amanda Graves has a new perspective, as the head varsity coach, after years of leading the JV team. Graves has been swimming since she was eight years...

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