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Buena Speaks

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Buena Speaks

Jacob Amaro works hard at his desk sending schedule emails and communicating with students. “I like the influence I am able to have and that is what got me interested in pursuing counseling,” Amaro said.

Jacob Amaro trailblazes in new position as CTE, EL counselor

Isabella Prewitt, Section Editor October 14, 2022

Jacob Amaro looks up from his computer and greets me with a bright smile as I enter his office, filled with California Lutheran University paraphernalia and photos of his family and friends. He is eager...

 8 a.m start changed to 8:30 a.m features has most students more engaged in class, infographic made by Brooklyn Carrillo

Later start time implemented, bus schedules remain unchanged

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor October 6, 2022

Opinions varied when California families and educators learned that legislators would pass a bill, requiring high schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. for middle schools beginning Aug....

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard prepare to face several weeks in court starting Apr. 11, 2022,  for the infamous defamation trial.

Objection, Hearsay: Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard

Brooklin Barilone, Editor in Chief June 14, 2022

Millions of fans have indulged themselves in the famous defamation trial of Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard. The media started following the famous couple throughout their marriage but the media spotlight...

Seniors get ready to take on next chapter in life

Seniors get ready to take on next chapter in life

Julieta Garcia, Staff Writer June 14, 2022

 With mere days left in the school year, seniors are preparing for the next step in their education, college. New schools and new challenges with feelings of excitement and nervousness. ASB president...

Wordle has taken the world by a storm, jumping to millions of players in just a few months. Born out of a love story, the game has brought the community together through a love of words.

Oh word!: Wordle leaves the world greedy for green

Claire Trask, Staff Writer June 10, 2022

Five letter words have taken the world by a storm. The New York Times, notorious for their games, has taken on a new one in the form of gray, yellow and green squares, Wordle. While the name of the game...

Declining enrollment has been seen in the state for years. Various elements  combine to form a cycle of decreasing students.

Declining enrollment, a story of misfortunate circumstances

Zyanya Garcia, Staff Writer June 10, 2022

An alarming trend of declining enrollment has plagued California for the past few years. This dilemma rings true in the Ventura Unified School District, and more specifically at Buena High School.  In...

2022-2023 bell schedule

Students respond to 8:30 start time for 2022/23 school year

Tatiana Hernandez, Staff Writer June 10, 2022

And in a blink of an eye, we end the 2021-2022 school year just like that. Next year, we start with a new and improved schedule due to the new California mandate. Gavin Newsom made this mandate because...

Bright, and fun activities for the summer instead of being on media!

5 fun ideas to kick off summer break

Daisy Rios, Staff writer June 10, 2022

As the final days of school continue to pass, Summer is almost here and the California sun shines brightly down on our faces. If you plan on staying out in the sun once school ends but do not know what...

College history for high schoolers. For students considering or registering for AP History classes like APUSH and AP Euro, the thought of taking these classes can be overwhelming. However, for those who take the risk and find success, they can gain a wealth of new skills and knowledge. “I am glad I took this class,” AP Euro student Shai Daniels said.

The opportunities, obstacles of taking AP History classes: a comprehensive guide

May 26, 2022

With the school year coming to a close, many students are starting to think seriously about the classes they signed up for next year. For those who signed up for AP History classes, this prospect can be...

If the Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade, legal experts believe that other laws revolving bodily autonomy could be at risk including access to emergency contraceptives, infertility, and miscarriages.

If overturned, Roe v. Wade could risk access to emergency contraceptives

Kimberly Solis, Section Editor May 23, 2022

With the Politico leak of the Supreme Court’s majority draft opinion that may overturn Roe v. Wade, The Guardian's legal experts believe that other laws revolving around an individual's bodily autonomy...

50 Questions with Derek Metz

Get to know Buena staff with our Vogue Style videos! In our next video, we ask 52 questions with Welding teacher Derek Metz. Metz shares the craziest thing that has happened in his class, his favorite...

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10 need to know facts about the Russia-Ukraine war

May 10, 2022

Feb. 24, the world was thrown into a blender crafted out of fear and confusion. Some expected the tragedy, others unfortunately, did not see it coming. News spread throughout the world “Russia has invaded...

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