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Strings One opening up the night with their pieces as they perform for friends and family.
Buena Music finishes off the year with their annual instrumental concert
Seniors commemorate the school year with Senior BBQ
Seniors commemorate the school year with Senior BBQ
The winners of the short film awards accept their certificates.
Student voices shine in night of film, creativity, storytelling
Seniors pose in front of Buena backdrop. From left to right: Kimberly Chavarria, Reagan Espinoza, Yuliana Quiroz
Buena Seniors announce post-graduation plans
Co-hosts Natasha Hillis and Andrew Coates opening up the night.
A night among the stars: Senior Awards Night 2025
Anthony Bruno attempting a piked backflip against Ventura.
First dive meet in twenty years makes waves
Senior Ashley Sulkowski hits the ball, scoring a point against Ventura as they miss the block.
Beach volleyball loses battle in season finale against Ventura
Matthew Diaz jumps to dunk and score points for his team.
Bulldogs show heart in unified tie
The bulldogs standing for the national anthem before the game is started 00 Dylan Moreno, 55 Evan Schall, 31 Kody Walton, 14 Jacob Del Rio
Buena baseball takes on the Dos Pueblos chargers in the season home opener
The Bulldogs charge up in their huddle as they prepare to take on their cross-town rivals.
Boys volleyball swept by Ventura in tough rivalry match
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
Anthony Bruno attempting a piked backflip against Ventura.
First dive meet in twenty years makes waves
Senior Ashley Sulkowski hits the ball, scoring a point against Ventura as they miss the block.
Beach volleyball loses battle in season finale against Ventura
Matthew Diaz jumps to dunk and score points for his team.
Bulldogs show heart in unified tie
The bulldogs standing for the national anthem before the game is started 00 Dylan Moreno, 55 Evan Schall, 31 Kody Walton, 14 Jacob Del Rio
Buena baseball takes on the Dos Pueblos chargers in the season home opener
The Bulldogs charge up in their huddle as they prepare to take on their cross-town rivals.
Boys volleyball swept by Ventura in tough rivalry match
Poster for the film
Karate Kid: Legends strikes hard with impressive addition to beloved franchise
20 questions with Mr. Downey
20 questions with Mr. Downey
Morgan Wallen preview featured on Apple Music above his "I'm The Problem" album.
They say he’s the problem? He dropped the solution: Morgan Wallen’s double album is released
Marvel Universes' newest film addition, The Thunderbolts, features an all-star cast, comedy, drama and classic action-packed scenes.
Marvel fills a void of quality with their recent film Thunderbolts
Coastal view at Point Dume, Malibu.
SoCal hiking trails that rock
Poster for the film
Karate Kid: Legends strikes hard with impressive addition to beloved franchise
Marvel Universes' newest film addition, The Thunderbolts, features an all-star cast, comedy, drama and classic action-packed scenes.
Marvel fills a void of quality with their recent film Thunderbolts
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”
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
The Varsity Club steps up to plate as new restaurant, sports bar in Ventura
The Varsity Club steps up to plate as new restaurant, sports bar in Ventura
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
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
End of Year Reflections Q&A
End of Year Reflections Q&A
One of the entrances to the visitor center. Near this entrance is the native plant garden, featuring species found on the Channel Islands.
A gem hidden in plain sight – Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center
Last minute save: Buena graduation returns to home turf
Last minute save: Buena graduation returns to home turf
Captain Von Trapp (Nicolas Faught) singing with the rest of the Von Trapp family.
Buena theater is alive with the Sound of Music
When there's a wheel there's a way
When there’s a wheel there’s a way
Fidget toys, noise cancelling headphones and more are items that neurodivergent individuals use daily. The autism ribbons help instill pride in the community.
I’m Autistic, Not Broken: Why RFK Jr’s remarks are harmful to neurodivergent individuals
Representation is not a political matter but a matter of the truth; women are not one-sided romantic objects for men, they are complex with stories worth telling authentically.
More than a love interest: women deserve better stories
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
Berry cheers on the Bulldogs during senior night.
High kicks, higher spirits: managing editor Reagan Berry writes her own story
Andy Carrillo's official commit to Regis University
Swinging for the fences: Andy Carrillo continues chasing greatness
Sitlali Garcia preparing for the flag football game to start, and getting into beast mode
Sitali Garica plants flag as first generation college student
FCA student president smiles confidently when expressing her love for her religion and God.
Zoie Nerida stays true as FCA president
Alex Levin swept up in the music, playing piano.
Freshman Alex Levin stands up, speaks out and makes a difference
20 questions with Mr. Downey
20 questions with Mr. Downey
Watch a fun behind the scenes video of Buena's spring musical, The Sound of Music.
Behind the scenes: The Sound of Music 2025
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
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
Comic - Screen Usage
Comic – Screen Usage
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Crossword – School Supplies
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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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