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Buena kicks off the holiday season with annual Not So Silent Night concert
Buena kicks off the holiday season with annual Not So Silent Night concert
Buena's German Club dresses up and displays a booth for Showcase Night.
Buena hosts school showcase, boosting enrollment
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
Behind the scenes of food fair
Behind the scenes of food fair
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’
Sophomore Maren Bursek looks to the cage to boost Buena's offense.
Girls water polo dives into first season matchups
Buena players walking to half before the Buena-Ventura rivalry game, Oct 9.
2024 Flag Football Recap
Number 11, junior Wyatt Munger, sets up to score, proving himself very valuable to the team.
Bulldogs snag silver: boys water polo loses Channel League finals
Finn Lange '26 rises up for the shot. Buena was ahead of the Cougars in every quarter, leading to their ultimate domination in the pool.
Rivalry upset: Cougars drowned by Bulldogs
Kenna Wilson and Mimi Moon go up for the block, Kayla Templin prepares to receive the spike in exciting third set against SBHS.
Bulldogs hit the net in senior game rematch against SBHS dons
Sophomore Maren Bursek looks to the cage to boost Buena's offense.
Girls water polo dives into first season matchups
Buena players walking to half before the Buena-Ventura rivalry game, Oct 9.
2024 Flag Football Recap
Number 11, junior Wyatt Munger, sets up to score, proving himself very valuable to the team.
Bulldogs snag silver: boys water polo loses Channel League finals
The Bulldogs getting into their positions for the next play in the first quarter
Bulldogs take Royal’s crown in homecoming game, 20-21
Freshman Olivia Barajas heading the ball off of a corner kick
23-24 season of the 16-4-1 Bulldogs Girls Soccer
Sophomore Maren Bursek looks to the cage to boost Buena's offense.
Girls water polo dives into first season matchups
Freshman Olivia Barajas heading the ball off of a corner kick
23-24 season of the 16-4-1 Bulldogs Girls Soccer
Buena crushes competition in first round of CIF
Buena crushes competition in first round of CIF
Sophmore Kiana Durbransky dribbling the ball down the field
Grass is greener for girls soccer after rivalry win
Artwork created by a wrestler showcasing the Buena, Ventura rivalry match
Cougars pounce on Bulldogs in rivalry wrestling dual
The varsity boys take a seat as the coach takes a moment to recognize the seniors.
Bulldogs spiked on senior night
Buena boys baseball drown in Pacifica Tritons current
Buena boys baseball drown in Pacifica Tritons current
Miguel Magallanes up at bat for Buena
Buena faces crushing defeat versus Santa Barbara
Graves coaching during a meet
Amanda Graves makes a splash as new head Varsity swim coach
Buena number 9, Josh Toll, and number 18, Moises Lantigua, blocks a spike from Ventura High School.
Boys volleyball spikes Ventura Cougars
Official poster combining all three acts' posters via @arcaneshow on Instagram
Arcane’s final season cements the series in a league of its own
Moana 2 makes huge splash in theaters, Global Box Office
Moana 2 makes huge splash in theaters, Global Box Office
Tyler is shown in the album cover wearing his mask and new hairdo.
Inside of “Chromakopia”: a Tyler the Creator album review
Jake Paul (Left) and Mike Tyson (Right) both landing hits on each other during the match
From the screen to the ring: Jake Paul defeats boxing legend Mike Tyson in generational match
The Uglies movie made many changes to the book's original story, some of them affecting the overall quality of the film.
Things aren’t looking pretty for “Uglies”
The Uglies movie made many changes to the book's original story, some of them affecting the overall quality of the film.
Things aren’t looking pretty for “Uglies”
The Wild Robot, released Sept. 27, 2024, has been uplifting the days of all viewers.
DreamWorks blows away audiences with astonishing masterpiece, “The Wild Robot”
The fastly famous font that shows the loved book, now movie, title "It ends with us"
It ends with… this movie
Chilling picture from the movie showing the entity of Garraka, who can drop the climate to freezing.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire makes a chilling return
Art of the main characters of the series, from left to right, The Ghoul, Lucy McLean, and Maximus
Fallout blows audience away with attention to detail, charm
Percy Jackson from TV show to book to movie (left to right). A transformation worthy of the demigod himself.
“Percy Jackson” franchise finds its sea legs with Disney
The Knockemout series is cool.
Lucy Scores with hit “Knockemout” series
A Show Vs. Book description and apperance of Alina Starkov.
Shadow & Bone book series forces show adaptation into the shadow fold
Jenny Han spreads success over her amazing trilogies into films
Jenny Han spreads success over her amazing trilogies into films
Midnight Jewel by Richelle Mead, Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston, Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, Fragile Spirits by Mary Lindsey, and Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
5 books to read over summer
Collage of posters of Chappell Roan, Jack Johnson, and Clairo.
The sound of summer, 2024
This year's TikTok's top hits
This year’s TikTok’s top hits
Taylor Swift's logo for "The Tortured Poets Department," featured on merch and album covers.
Taylor Swift a ‘tortured poet:’ self-indulgent, grotesquely beautiful
Miley Cyrus ‘claws, chains’ her way through her history
Miley Cyrus ‘claws, chains’ her way through her history
Taylor Swift makes a “Bejeweled” start to Era’s Tour after Ticketmaster conflict
Taylor Swift makes a “Bejeweled” start to Era’s Tour after Ticketmaster conflict
Bagel sandwich with a lavender latte
Opening of Cajé Coffee Roasters brings life to historical landmark
Opening of Krispy Kreme’s Golden Harvest Collection donuts that includes Oatmeal Creme Pie Doughnut at top right, Maple Buttercreme Doughnut at top left, Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut at bottom right and Spice Apple Filled Doughnut at bottom left.
Krispy Kreme unveils golden harvest collection featuring three-all-new fall-inspired donuts
The Little Lion now has its doors wide open for hungry customers.
Eggs-citing new brunch restaurant, The Little Lion, opens in east end Ventura
Advertisement and food display shelf from the Starbucks on East Harbor Boulevard showcasing the new summer menu.
Starbucks adds pop of color to summer menu
The top right photo shows plants bought from Fiddle & Fern. The top left photo shows students, Addison and Bella Bruno, at the Ukulele Breakfast. The bottom photo shows the a barista at Singing Sun.
Ventura’s Hidden Gems: shaping community
nyt game home page
The holy trinity for part-time intellectuals
Buenas biggest wishes and their dazzling dupes
Buenas biggest wishes and their dazzling dupes
Fall into Autumn with these fun activities
Fall into Autumn with these fun activities
Appreciating the art of Marching Band
Appreciating the art of Marching Band
Many students on campus seemingly without costumes on Buena's traditional Halloween dress-up day.
Spooky season fades, kids lose Halloween spirit under school demands
Information for three of the new clubs including meeting time and place. (Elizabeth McGovern and Chloe Hillman)
Buena welcomes 3 new clubs on campus
Drama student Healey Ramot finishes up her performance during Karaoke Tuesdays.
Karaoke Tuesdays: a new part of Buena Drama culture
Winning the battle against phone distractions
Winning the battle against phone distractions
Marching band practices just as extensively as any other sport, putting in hours on hours after school to perfect their sound.
Making the case: band is a sport
The display of banned books at the Buena Library during national Banned Books Week.
VIEWPOINT: Book bans are unconstitutional
Many school districts decide not to give students of different religions the opportunity to participate in religious holidays without missing school.
No separation between church, state in public schools
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The differences between the two candidates' beliefs on important topics.
2024 presidential debate: a generation z’s take
Four student-athletes score on signing day
Four student-athletes score on signing day
Custodian Rey Reyna
Behind the scenes with two of Buena’s custodians
Chavarria playing on the Eagles Soccer Club Regional Team.
Freshman Kamila Chavarria starts high school off strong in ASB, soccer, AVID
Number 14, junior Jack Pointner, attempting to get through San Marcos' strong defense.
Jack Pointner scores in life as stellar student athlete
The three lead actors of "The legend of Sleepy Hollow" anticipate the long awaited day for when they perform.
The shining stars of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Dive into some of the favorites from our class of 2024, with Aleena Gutierrez Luna!
VIDEO: Class of 2024 senior favorites
Watch this VOGUE style questionnaire with English Honors and AP Lang teacher, Antoinette Perez.
VIDEO: 30 Questions with Antoinette Perez
Watch this comedic video describing the do's and don'ts during the Valentines season.
Bulldog Bark: The Do’s and Don’ts of Valentines Day
VIDEO STORY: Buena Seniors, Staff thoughts on senioritis
VIDEO STORY: Buena Seniors, Staff thoughts on senioritis
VIDEO STORY: Buena's fall food faire raises funds for clubs
VIDEO STORY: Buena’s fall food faire raises funds for clubs
Dive into some of the favorites from our class of 2024, with Aleena Gutierrez Luna!
VIDEO: Class of 2024 senior favorites
Watch this comedic video describing the do's and don'ts during the Valentines season.
Bulldog Bark: The Do’s and Don’ts of Valentines Day
Watch this VOGUE style questionnaire with English Honors and AP Lang teacher, Antoinette Perez.
VIDEO: 30 Questions with Antoinette Perez
Derek Metz during his interview in the welding shop.
50 Questions with Derek Metz
Mike Gianelli at his desk answering 50 Questions.
50 Questions with Mike Gianelli
Andrew Coates in his classroom answering 52 Questions.
52 Questions with Andrew Coates
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Buena and Ventura lined up in formation for their next play.

Buena gets beat by Ventura on quest for three peat

Caron Gervacio-Fitzgerald, Staff writer • October 19, 2023

After losing their last game to Rio Mesa, the Bulldogs (4-4) looked to rebound against their crosstown rival Ventura Cougars (5-3) at Larrabee Stadium Friday, Oct. 13.  The game began with a Buena...

Junior Halleigh Paquette prepared to bump the ball to a teammate. "A lot people had a great game [despite the loss]," Paquette said. "I know I got up every ball I could."

Ventura takes the win, Buena promises a comeback

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor • August 30, 2023

On Aug. 24, the gymnasium filled with students and families, their cheers echoed as the two teams lined up. It was the rivalry game for girls volleyball and it would be one of their toughest yet, but the...

Gabby Swaim, Mikayla Salas, Kendall Nagaoka, Addison Bruno, Olivia DeCierdo, and Kathryn Salazar posing happily at CIF

Buena’s swim athletes stay in fast lane throughout 2023 season

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer • May 22, 2023

From performances that made a splash to unforgettable team moments, the 2023 swim season was one for the books. As the swim season came to a close, the team went on a deep dive into their feelings and...

With the number 7 on her jersey senior McKenna Mabry races in the girls 800 meter race. Mabry is one of two girls representing Buenas distance team in the race.

PHOTOSTORY: Buena faces off Ventura cougars on the track

Montserrat Garibay and Gabby Cardenas • April 25, 2023

Coach Matthew Colton makes final cuts to the net and season during ceremony

Buena boys basketball cut ties with successful season

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer • April 25, 2023

In March, the boys varsity basketball team won the CIF-State regional competition against Culver City with the score 81-78. Not long after, the team was eliminated from the competition but not before making...

Dakota Moore catches a ball in center feild.

Bulldogs softball falls to Cougars in hard-fought game

Mary Ward-Zaragoza, Staff Writer • March 30, 2023

Fans quickly filled Ventura’s bleachers Fri. Mar. 17, as the Cougars and Bulldogs took the field in the first rivalry face-off of the season.  Ventura quickly pulled ahead of Buena with a 3-1 lead...

Daniel Ortiz shoots a first quarter three vs. Del Norte 2/28/23

The Boy’s Basketball’s historic season caps off

Luc Ross and Madeline Marshall • March 16, 2023

The Buena Bulldogs Boys Basketball completed a historic season Friday, Mar. 10 following a loss in the Division III State Championship against the Oakland Wildcats. This season was unlike anything that...

The Buena logo on the Golden 1 Center screen.

The Bulldogs fall short against Oakland Wildcats in historic state run

Luc Ross, Staff Writer • March 14, 2023

The Buena Bulldogs faced off against the Oakland Wildcats at the Golden One Center, the home of the Sacramento Kings, for the Division III California state championship. Playing at an NBA arena was...

Buena wrestles their way to a win against Ventura Cougars

Buena wrestles their way to a win against Ventura Cougars

Montserrat Garibay and Gabby Cardenas • January 26, 2023

Buena’s varsity wrestling team faced the Ventura Cougars, Wednesday, Jan. 4. The competition led to a victorious win for Buena against their cross town rival, Ventura  who had remained undefeated in...

The Bulldogs prepare for the game.

Bulldogs stomp on Cougars in their own house

Luc Ross, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023

The Bulldogs emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Ventura Cougars in the highly-anticipated Boys Basketball rivalry game on Wed., Jan. 4. The game started with the Cougars taking an...

Senior Janelle Jimenez inbounds.

Bulldogs claim win over Cougars in the doghouse

Mary Ward-Zaragoza, Staff Writer • January 26, 2023

After a loss to the fierce opponent San Marcos, the Bulldogs regrouped for the highly-anticipated rivalry games against the Ventura Cougars Tuesday, Jan. 10.  The gym was alive with excitement as Ventura’s...

Men's World Cup 2022 greatest upsets.

2022 Men’s World Cup Wrap-Up

Madeline Marshall, Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2023

The 2022 Men's World Cup in Qatar contained many firsts, upsets, and records. From an African team making it to the semi-finals for the first time in history, the man argued to be the G.O.A.T winning his...

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