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Buena Speaks

Ventura Public walks through the showcase, admiring the student's art, sculptures, and photography.

Art Showcase at Vita Art Center proves talented turnout

Avery Buehner, Editor-in-chief May 19, 2025

In the early evening of Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Vita Art Center provided the home for the art works of elementary, middle, and high schoolers in the Ventura Unified School District’s sixth annual...

Students dance under the stars at the highly anticipated event, prom.

Dancing the night away in the city of stars: prom 2025

Under shimmering lights and bright stars, Bulldogs spent the night on the dance floor, boogying in the City of Stars, April 12. From the free drinks, to the photo booth, to the DJ, students had a surplus...

Buena's high school choir class performs with passion and heads held up high.

VUSD combined choir comes to Buena, leaving audience in awe

Jesse Peshek, Staff writer April 1, 2025

March 7, 2025, melodic tunes and loud cheers buzz from inside the Buena auditorium at 6 p.m.. The VUSD combined choir, consisting of VUSD’s elementary choir, Soulfege, Cabrillo middle schools choir,...

On March 31, students were able to come back from spring break and witness the progress compared to how it was before break.

Construction Disrupts Parking for Students, Staff

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

As the school year progresses, Buena’s parking lots have undergone improvements and updates for staff and students. The recent construction is expected to last approximately three months, continuing...

Art by Aisling Nielson

Lunar eclipse happening March 13-14 since 2022

Layla McCambridge, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

The darkest part of Earth’s shadow, the umbra, will cover the moon during the brightest phases, Mar. 13-14 of this year. This phenomenon is the lunar eclipse of ‘25 that will be visible to the Pacific,...

Buena prepares to face off against Villanova prep after losing to Camarillo High School.

Knowledge Bowl buzzes in new competition year

Addison Bruno, Sports Section Editor March 7, 2025

Nine of Ventura County’s most knowledgeable school teams met on March 5 in the Buena library to launch the 2025 Knowledge Bowl season, a trivia competition where teams of four face off against rival...

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...

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