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The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

The Student News Site of Buena High School

Buena Speaks

Maciel enjoys her new job in the Wellness Center.

From academic counselor to Wellness Center advisor, Tatum Maciel strives for positive change

Naima Dickerson, News Section Editor October 18, 2023

In the midst of the peace in the Wellness Center, Tatum Maciel sits with a student explaining ways to improve their day, as they sit on a light blue couch in the living room with ocean videos projected...

 As the school year comes to a close Matthew Lazanky’s office is cleaned out as he readies himself for a move to Ventura High School. His office is not the only one being emptied out, counselors Jacob Amaro and Tatum Maciel also prepare to leave Buena due to the recent budget cuts.

Recent budget cuts lead to a removal of three Buena counselors

Brooklyn Carrillo and Isabella Prewitt June 15, 2023

California requires all public school districts to show they are financially stable every three years. Districts need to reserve 3 percent or more of their approved budget. As a result of these standards...

Q&A with Future ASB Class Presidents

Q&A with Future ASB Class Presidents

Jessica Huynh, Staff writer June 13, 2023

Divina Miranda ASB president Q. What are your greatest strengths as a leader? A. I feel I’m very good at public speaking and making compromises. I enjoy bringing teams together rather than pushing...

Senior Kenzie Herbert is standing in front of her art piece "Love and Bubbles" which was chosen to be on display in the front window of the Vita Art Center.

District Art Showcase demonstrates artistic prowess

June 12, 2023

The Ventura School District Art Showcase was held at the Vita Art Center for the first time May 25 and for several days, people were able to visit and view the works of many of the talented young artists...

Here is a picture showing how fighting should not be allowed.

School fights persist, leaving students, faculty concerned

Nazaret Viramontes and Alexandra Garcia-Razo, Staff Writer June 8, 2023

Fights and physical conflict are likely present at many high schools across America, but concern has arisen amongst teachers and students about if there might be an uptick in fights on campus and question...

Ethnic and Social Justice studies timeline

Ethnic and Social Justice studies, the future of Buena’s history curriculum

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer June 8, 2023

Due to the passing of Assembly Bill No.101, approved in October of  2021, by the 2029-30 school year, students will need to complete an Ethnic and Social Justice Studies [ESJS] course to meet their graduation...

The BSU club goes on their annual spring break trip, this year to North Carolina.

The BSU takes annual out-of-state trip to Historically Black Colleges

Reagan Berry, Section Editor June 6, 2023

Over spring break, four students from the Black Student Union, or BSU, took their annual out-of-state field trip, this year to North Carolina. The trip allowed them to visit multiple out of state colleges,...

The 25th annual Putnam Spelling Bee is originally conceived  by Rebecca Feldman and the book was written by Rachel Shienkin. this musical shows an array of vocals, lighting skills, real life scenarios and amazing actors.

Your word is outstanding: Spring musical creates community and laughter amongst crowd

Brooklin Barilone, Editor in Chief June 6, 2023

 Look out Ventura, Buena Drama Departments rendition of The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee, came to town and left audiences on the edge of their seats, wanting more. Originally written by Rachel Shienkin,...

Discovering AAPI Heritage Month

Discovering AAPI Heritage Month

Jessica Huynh, Staff writer May 31, 2023

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AAPIHM. Designated as a time to honor the contributions of these communities to our country's own history and culture. The month-long celebration...

Many advertisements outright market vapes as a safer, smarter alternative to smoking cigarettes.

How the tobacco industry sunk its claws into a new generation

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor May 23, 2023

Teen cigarette usage has been steadily declining since 2011. While this may appear to be a win in the war against tobacco on the surface, nicotine and tobacco use is in fact skyrocketing due to the covert...

April 15 was the last dance of the school year, the summer bash. A school wide free dance that took place at the stadium. While not many showed, those who did were able to have fun or relax before testing starts.

Summer bash, one last dance

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor May 17, 2023

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