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Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor

Brooklyn Carrillo is a senior at BHS and in her fourth year at Buena Speaks. She enjoys reading fantasy books and spending time in the pool playing her favorite sports, swimming and water polo.

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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
As the school year comes to a close Matthew Lazanky’s office is cleaned out as he readies himself for a move to Ventura High School. His office is not the only one being emptied out, counselors Jacob Amaro and Tatum Maciel also prepare to leave Buena due to the recent budget cuts.

Recent budget cuts lead to a removal of three Buena counselors

Brooklyn Carrillo and Isabella Prewitt
June 15, 2023
April 15 was the last dance of the school year, the summer bash. A school wide free dance that took place at the stadium. While not many showed, those who did were able to have fun or relax before testing starts.

Summer bash, one last dance

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
May 17, 2023
Critical thinking is a neccesity in life, but our generation is losing the skill, and it shows. Graphic by Brooklyn Carrillo

VIEWPOINT: Gen Z’s critical thinking is dying

Brooklyn Carrillo and Madysen Hawley
April 25, 2023
Right outside the dance floor and bag check was the photo backdrop, decorated with fairy lights to match the theme. Not only that, but the venu also had free desserts and drinks, including a water station that always had cold water to drink after dancing. Photographed and made by Brooklyn Carrillo using Pic Collage.

Prom 2023, an enchanting night for all

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
April 18, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has hit theaters, but not the way fans expected, or wanted. Infographic made by Brooklyn Carrillo.

‘Antman’ a quantum disappointment

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
March 20, 2023
Cody and Aimee Foster, biology and special-ed teachers respectively, are two dancing queens at the school Renaissance rally.

School spirit returns with annual Renaissance rally

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
February 21, 2023
House speaker comes with several responsibilities such as mainting order of the house. But someone is able to be removed from the position at any moment during their two year term. Infographic made with Piktochart by Brooklyn Carrillo.

Kevin McCarthy’s victory as House Speaker alarms opponents

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 26, 2023
Join one of the many clubs on campus. There is one for everyone. Created by Brooklyn Carrillo with Canva

A guide of active and non active clubs on campus

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
December 16, 2022
New English teacher Adam Nuñez takes Buena by storm in the classroom. Hes changed my perspective [on English], sophomore Cassie Yarbrough said.

Adam Nuñez helps students pedal their way to success in the classroom

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
November 10, 2022
The Taco Shop Mexican Kitchen is offically in Ventura and ready for customers.

The Taco Shop Mexican Kitchen knocks tastebuds away

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
November 8, 2022
Senior Brooklyn Sorensen helps serve the ball to victory against Ventura.

Volleyball seniors respond to last game with win against Ventura

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
October 14, 2022
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
Teachers filling the stands of the Annual Celebrate event, with their banner that reads take care of kids by taking care of teachers and staff

VUSD district officials, teachers union at odds over salary for new contract

Madysen Hawley and Brooklyn Carrillo
September 28, 2022
Galilea Velasco at senior awards with her family and teachers, Antoinette Perez and Sabine Schafer-Mitchell

Editor in chief ready for next chapter in her life

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
June 17, 2022
Left to right: Scott Mannine, Lauren Rad, Karin Childress, and Tylour Mullaney disscus the bonus question.

Knowledge bowl students vs teachers tournament: students take the win

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
June 3, 2022
A list of the schools that will be part of Channel League. Created by Brooklyn Carrillo

VUSD Sports Return to Channel League once more

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
May 23, 2022
Caden Nerida (left) and Mark Lee (right) in graphic for Buena vs Ventura boys volleyball game April 21. Made by Brooklyn Carrillo using pic collage

Four sets, two teams, one rivalry: Buena spikes a victory

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
April 26, 2022
Unified Bulldogs is split into two teams for the second basketball match. Unified Black vs Unified White go head to head

Unified Bulldogs takes game once more

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section editor
April 1, 2022
Final scores of the three games played in CIF by girls water polo along with who they played. Kathryn Salazar, goalie, is included on infographic

Making a splash in Buena history by going to CIF for the first time

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section editor
March 11, 2022
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
Spider-Man No Way Home sign. Created by Choo Yut Shing

Spider-man swings back to the big screens

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 24, 2022
Listing all the songs and perfomers, the back album cover art is created by Natalie Miller.

Grace your ears with Buena’s latest holiday talent the Not-So-Silent Night album

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 6, 2022
Skye Thomas, starter for Buena Girls Varsity basketball team, gears up to pass off the ball to a teammate and away from the opposing team.

Varsity Girls Basketball face their first loss of the season after a close game against Foothill Technology High school

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
November 23, 2021

Bulldogs show their pride during spirit week

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
November 18, 2021
A google drawing of Venom Art by: Brooklyn Carrillo

Venom: Let There be a Movie Review

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
October 17, 2021

Quirky family fights to save the human race in animated film: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
October 17, 2021
Century 10 downtown with new protocols to follow.

Lights…Camera…Masks!

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
May 17, 2021
Key Club, Writer’s Ink, and Pawprint continuing meeting on zoom during distance learning. Top submitted by Breana Chhay, bottom photos submitted by Karin Childress

Clubs continue to go strong through the translation to Hybrid

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
April 16, 2021
Coach Engel at girls golf tryouts and practice.

Attention all Bulldogs: Tryouts have begun

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
March 22, 2021
Boys cross country at practice photo taken by Eric Sonnenschein

Cross country competes with new guidelines in place

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
February 27, 2021
A flowchart which shows the order of events of secondary students target date being pushed back to April 12.

Hybrid learning start date pushed back to April 12

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
January 20, 2021
Room #156 saws on during distance learning

Room #156 saws on during distance learning

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
January 19, 2021
Graphic of supplies to use to make fun, easy crafts for the holiday season.

Time to Bring Out Your Inner Artist this Holiday Season

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
January 5, 2021
Breana Chhay relaxing at home while taking a selfie.

Breana Chhay craving her own key to success- even during a pandemic

Brooklyn Carrillo, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Drawing of a bowl of popcorn and a computer with the title of the film Black Widow, which comes out May 7.

Will this dangerous hero be on your screen?

Brooklyn Carrillo, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
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