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Buena Speaks honors women during Women's History Month, March 2022.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

In honor of women's history month, we went around to a few of our female staff members and asked them who are some women that inspire them. Learn more about our staff and how other women have inspired...

BSU opens doors with contest to celebrate Black History Month: Paw Print BARK takes trophy in district wide competition

BSU opens doors with contest to celebrate Black History Month: Paw Print BARK takes trophy in district wide competition

Victoria Hermosillo, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

The Black Student Union (BSU), hosted an annual contest Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 for BARK classes to decorate their door in dedication to a African American icon from history, in efforts to celebrate Black History...

As the positive cases on the team grew, so did the restrictions on who was able to compete. Ventura County Public Health is in charge of creating the protocols for each unique situation.

Swim team Covid-19 outbreak creates waves as season opens

Claire Trask and Ava Okun March 25, 2022

Buena’s swim team experienced a perfect storm the weekend of Feb. 25, as many athletes tested positive for Covid-19. In the wake of mandates and protocols in schools changing, the swim team still fell...

March Madness spirit week poster.

March Madness spirit week hits the mark

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer March 24, 2022

Buena ASB dedicated a full week to March Madness for students to show their school spirit from March 14 to March 18. Senior William Boyd expressed his joy for spirit week, “I like dressing up and...

The lockout is over! After 99 days Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Associate agreed to terms with new dates for the 2022 season.

LET’S PLAY BALL, Baseball is back with new changes, MLB lockout ends after 99 days

Kimberly Solis, Section Editor March 14, 2022

Dec. 1. 2021, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred locked out all 30 teams from contacting players because the Major League Baseball Players Association [MLBPA] could not agree on terms for a...

Ray Knerr launches himself into the 800 Mt. SAC relay, held in Hilmer Lodge Stadium "where the worlds best athletes compete," as their slogan says.

Buena teacher Ray Knerr crosses the finish line as he heads towards retirement

Galilea Velasco, Editor in Chief March 6, 2022

After 38 years of teaching at Buena, Ray Knerr finishes the race of being a teacher, as he heads towards retirement, and leaves behind an impactful perspective on life.  Colleague and friend, Heather...

ASB spreads love on campus for Valentines Day

ASB spreads love on campus for Valentines Day

Victoria Hermosillo, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

ASB spreads awareness of Valentine love and appreciation with simple yet enjoyable events on Valentines Day and by hosting activities, ASB has gotten students to be included and participate in various...

Casting calls under the sea underway, Buena students, staff participate

Casting calls under the sea underway, Buena students, staff participate

Jaclyn Crone, Staff Writer February 25, 2022

SpongeBob the musical is being put on this spring by the Buena Drama class. Auditions started Jan. 31 with call backs Feb. 2 by Feb. 3 all 26 roles in the play were filled with the exception of Larry the...

Seniors attend Senior Ball on Sat. Feb. 12 at the Spanish Hills Country Club. “Just coming back from all the time that we have spent apart, [it is] a night for them to have one nice last formal dance,” ASB adviser Madeleine Wilkowske said.

Seniors attend Senior Ball, Sat. Feb. 12 at Spanish Hills Country Club

Kimberly Solis, Section Editor February 16, 2022

Sat. Feb. 12, Senior Ball took place at the Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. ASB adviser Madeleine Wilkowske and the senior ASB class first needed to figure out how they could have a dance with...

BREAKING NEWS: Fire near Buena sends smoke, no threat to school

BREAKING NEWS: Fire near Buena sends smoke, no threat to school

Madeline Marshall, Kimberly Solis, Section Editors February 3, 2022

A fire broke out in the barranca between Telegraph Road and Aurora Drive near Snapper Jacks Taco Shack affecting Buena and Foothill Tech High School. Throughout Buena’s lunch period, sirens wailed as...

Ben Nemtin brings inspiration to Buena's juniors, seniors

Ben Nemtin brings inspiration to Buena’s juniors, seniors

Galilea Velasco, Editor in Chief January 27, 2022

With the efforts of ASB and Photography and Web design teacher Ray Knerr, acclaimed  motivational speaker Ben Nemtin was able to come to Buena Jan. 12, to spread much needed positivity for the new year...

Winter sports rally postponed because of COVID-19 uprise. Art by Brooklyn Carrillo

Winter sports rally: postponed but not cancelled

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor January 27, 2022

The recent uprising of COVID-19 has caused dilemmas for events that were previously planned for Jan., such as the News Years Bash, and has also affected the annual winter sports rally which will be postponed...

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