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Buena's jazz band during "Whiplash."
Buena’s jazz band puts out a mighty sound in first concert of the year
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
Representatives from Buena's choir class pose for a picture in front of their table.
Buena ‘Speaks’ to you about electives
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.
Students hit high notes in annual Not So Silent Night concert
Students hit high notes in annual Not So Silent Night concert
Buena celebrating 2-1 victory
Buena girls soccer sweeps cross town rivals in a 2-1 victory over Ventura
Karisma Lewis 26' goes for a three-pointer in this close match up.
Cougars dunk on Bulldogs in close rivalry showdown, 52-44
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
Buena celebrating 2-1 victory
Buena girls soccer sweeps cross town rivals in a 2-1 victory over Ventura
Karisma Lewis 26' goes for a three-pointer in this close match up.
Cougars dunk on Bulldogs in close rivalry showdown, 52-44
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
Buena celebrating 2-1 victory
Buena girls soccer sweeps cross town rivals in a 2-1 victory over Ventura
Karisma Lewis 26' goes for a three-pointer in this close match up.
Cougars dunk on Bulldogs in close rivalry showdown, 52-44
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
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
Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) pumped up next to Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts (right).
Eagles fly to victory: Super Bowl LlX champions
Valentines Day gift ideas: affordable ways to show your affection
Valentines Day gift ideas: affordable ways to show your affection
Betty Belts, founded in 2003, is an iconic face of Ventura culture. With over 25,000 followers on Instagram, most local teens are seen styling these sea glass treasures.
How to shop: Betty Belts
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
Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes (left) pumped up next to Eagles' quarterback Jalen Hurts (right).
Eagles fly to victory: Super Bowl LlX champions
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
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
Friday morning on Jan 30. Students walked out near the bus stop at the Buena sign to protest about the anti-ICE raids.
Students stand united: protests against ICE enforcement
Yearbook student, Aidan Beaver, editing photos that will be showcased in the 2025 yearbook.
Say cheese, again: yearbook re-shoots lower-classman and staff portraits
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces the removal of fact-checkers on all Meta platforms.
Meta’s latest move for maintaining free expression
The cafeteria poses in front of the cafeteria mural. (From left to right) Ulises Hernandez Baltazar, Yukari Bell, Susanna Gomez, Sarah E Ortiz, Kimberly Hunter, Angie Marin
Behind the Apron: cafeteria nutritionists nourish stomachs, hearts, minds
Appreciating the art of marching band
Appreciating the art of marching band
A.I. 's popularity grows, but so does its consequences
A.I. ‘s popularity grows, but so does its consequences
Some examples of the streaming services that host exclusive games and require a subscription to watch.
NFL streaming is dropping the ball for fans
The downfall of modern teen movies
The downfall of modern teen movies
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
The cafeteria poses in front of the cafeteria mural. (From left to right) Ulises Hernandez Baltazar, Yukari Bell, Susanna Gomez, Sarah E Ortiz, Kimberly Hunter, Angie Marin
Behind the Apron: cafeteria nutritionists nourish stomachs, hearts, minds
Reagan Espinoza being a goal-getter, through and through
Reagan Espinoza being a goal-getter, through and through
Kimberly Chavarria runs the school to victory both on and off the field.
Kimberly Chavarria kick-starts future in leadership
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
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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Taylor Swift's logo for "The Tortured Poets Department," featured on merch and album covers.

[Photo] Taylor Swift a ‘tortured poet:’ self-indulgent, grotesquely beautiful

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
Image of Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet )and Chani (Zendaya) looking over the dunes of Arrakis.

[Photo] Dune Part 2: A Masterclass in Sequels

Austin Acevedo, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
A visual example of a stand up comedian capturing the audience; a skill many are lacking.

[Photo] Comedy’s crowd work crisis

Mark Acevedo, Staff Writer
March 20, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: TikTok over-corrects feminine stereotypes

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
THE END OF THE LINE: all seniors, current and future, have the exciting day of graduation to look forward to. Arguably, it's what everyone is working so hard for.

[Photo] Winning the battle that is senior year

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2023
An empty classroom is the tragic, but possible fate of some AP classes at Buena, starting with AP Statistics.

[Photo] Budgeting, schedule constraints leave students with tough choices

Madysen Hawley, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2023
Plenty of girls on campus are excited for this new team. "We got quite a bit [of interest]. Not only an interest to play the game, but to watch the sport" Assistant Principal Tina Perez said.

[Photo] New girl’s flag football, ‘the inception of a sport’ according to Assistant principal Tina Perez

Madysen Hawley, section editor
March 24, 2023
Movimiento Estudiantil (Mexican student movemet) protesting for social change and playing a part in the creation of Chicano studies

[Photo] VIEWPOINT: Buena should offer Chicano Studies as elective option

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Camping for concerts occurs predominantly because of a desire for a good view and access to good recording angles.

[Photo] Rise in concert camping brings controversy

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
February 27, 2023
Kids who are bullied at a young age are at risk of developing depression, anxiety, and or contemplating suicide. School shootings have also been linked to bullying, 12 out of 15 school shooters have a past with bullying as found by the Stop Bullying Organization.

[Photo] A personal experience essay: Your words are lasting

February 6, 2023
World Cup Trophy.

[Photo] 2022 Men’s World Cup Wrap-Up

Madeline Marshall, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2023
Fentanyl is widely considered to be the deadliest drug at large right now.

[Photo] Fentanyl abuse skyrockets in third wave of opioid epidemic

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
November 14, 2022
Senior Natalie Hsu will be attending the Culinary Institute of America in New York.

[Photo] Seniors get ready to take on next chapter in life

Julieta Garcia, Staff Writer
June 14, 2022
The cover art for Harry's House.

[Photo] Harry’s House Tour: Best Moments of Harry Styles’ New Album

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
June 10, 2022
The Christmas lights Joyce used in season one to talk to Will in the Upside Down.

[Photo] Buena do you copy? Before your next trip to the uʍop ǝpısdn here is what you need to know

Madeline Marshall, Section Editor
June 10, 2022
News about graduation speeches spread like wild fire. Administration announced that they would be holding auditions for the speakers. This left many bothered that valedictorian Charlie Bao Tran, would also have to audition for the honor.

[Photo] Solution reached after frustration erupts to changes in graduation speakers

Brooklin Barilone, Section Editor
May 25, 2022
The makeup product being referenced in the name Powder Puff

[Photo] VIEWPOINT: Powder Puff football is a misogynistic spectacle

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
Gas prices reach record high in past 10 years.

[Photo] Russian sanctions impact U.S. economy

Ethan Duran
April 1, 2022
A common set up you might find in a Catholic Church on Ash Wednesday including the crucifix, and the ashes used in Ash Wednesday ceremony.

[Photo] Season of Lent is a time for self-reflection and sacrifice

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Betty White's appearance at the 1988 Emmy Awards

[Photo] Cinematic highlights of Betty White: the star that burned bright for almost 100 years

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
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