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Buena Speaks

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Buena Speaks

A sign greets students as they enter the Museum of Ventura County, which is being used for senior ball.

Senior ball transformed into magical ‘Night at the Museum’

Fiona McCarter, News Section Editor February 27, 2025

The class of 2025’s senior ball, which took place Feb. 22, from 6-10 p.m. at the Museum of Ventura County, was a smash success. Students adhering to the theme of “masquerade ball” came walking in...

The Ventura Unified District office full to the brim with students, parents, and staff members showing their support for those who may lose their jobs.

Controversial Board meeting draws record crowd, 20 jobs saved

Naima Dickerson and Reagan Berry February 26, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025, red flooded the Ventura Unified District Office at 6 p.m., and well before then, as teachers, students and families alike went to fight against the recent budget proposal from the Ventura...

Students gather on the corner of Telephone and Victoria, peacefully protesting and sharing their voices.

Buena students walk-out against VUSD budget cuts

Avery Buehner, Editor-in-chief February 25, 2025

February 24, 2025, at 11 a.m., upwards of 100 Buena students dressed in red walked off campus to protest the recent budgeting proposals of the Ventura Unified School District Board; the closures of...

Buena's jazz band during "Whiplash."

Buena’s jazz band puts out a mighty sound in first concert of the year

Elizabeth McGovern, Staff Writer February 9, 2025

In the first jazz performance of the year, Buena’s jazz band played at Ventura High School, Friday, Jan. 31, along with performances by Ventura’s two jazz bands in the winter concert series. As the...

English teacher at Buena, Antoinette Perez, persuades students to take the AP English courses Buena offers, displaying an array of books from the program.

Incoming freshman night: a fantastic success

Avery Buehner, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2025

Thursday, Jan. 23, the newly annual Incoming Freshman Fair night was held in the gym and auditorium as a way to both inform and excite the eighth graders about the wonders that make up high school. Elective...

Representatives from Buena's choir class pose for a picture in front of their table.

Buena ‘Speaks’ to you about electives

Fiona McCarter, News Section Editor January 22, 2025

Buena’s elective fair, which took place Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the quad during lunch, featured Buena’s many different electives. The lively buzz of conversation was prominent, as students chatted with...

Firefighters in a head to head battle between them and the fast winds spreading the destructive flames.

BREAKING NEWS: Santa Ana winds spark panic, uncertainty in southern Calif.

Jacob Del Rio, Staff Writer January 8, 2025

In recent years the Santa Ana Winds have started to become a yearly occurrence, happening during the cooler months of the year when the environment is dry, allowing fires to start frequently and spread...

Students hit high notes in annual Not So Silent Night concert

Students hit high notes in annual Not So Silent Night concert

Olivia Stinnett, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Dec. 13, 2024, Buena high school's music department kicked off the festive season with their 8th annual “Not So Silent Night” concert, comprising performances from each of the six music classes and...

Buena's German Club dresses up and displays a booth for Showcase Night.

Buena hosts school showcase, boosting enrollment

Healey Ramot, Staff Writer December 15, 2024

Buena’s Showcase took place Monday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Colorful club, sport and elective booths were displayed in the cafeteria to drum up enrollment at Buena, which has been impacted by...

A brief summary of what Meaure E will do for Ventura Unfied School District.

Measure E grant ensures updates to VUSD schools, making for healthier learning experience

Fiona McCarter, Staff Writer December 15, 2024

Change is in the air for Buena, as well as for the rest of Ventura Unified School District’s educational facilities. Money received through the Measure E grant is being used to improve and update all...

Behind the scenes of food fair

Behind the scenes of food fair

Kayla Clay and Olivia Stinnett December 13, 2024

Food Fair is a highly anticipated biannual fundraising event held at Buena, collectively hosted by both students and teachers. This event provides an opportunity for classes, sports teams, and organizations...

Ichabod quivers in fear as he meets his killer, the headless horseman. The pumpkin head used to murder Ichabod makes an appearance four times throughout the play.

Buena theater haunts the audience with fall play, ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’

Avery Buehner and Addison Bruno November 25, 2024

This year’s fall play, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”, although delayed due to the mountain fire, captivated audiences with the spooky, eerie, and somewhat silly atmosphere on Buena’s stage. Originally...

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