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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
Crossword - School Supplies
Crossword – School Supplies
Word search - Fall sports
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Crossword - Summer Activities
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Sitlali Garcia preparing for the flag football game to start, and getting into beast mode

Sitali Garica plants flag as first generation college student

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer
May 30, 2025
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
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

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer
February 9, 2025
Reagan Espinoza being a goal-getter, through and through

Reagan Espinoza being a goal-getter, through and through

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer
January 30, 2025
Moana 2 makes huge splash in theaters, Global Box Office

Moana 2 makes huge splash in theaters, Global Box Office

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer
December 15, 2024
The hallway between wings E and F has been blocked off due to the area always being crowded with kids during fights. When there are no fights, it's seen as a busy area needing to be open if there is ever a case for an emergency.

Progressive discipline strategy aim to reduce on-campus conflicts

Daisy Rios, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
Giving each other a friendly salute, the twinning Santa's, teachers Antoinette Perez and Teresa Hayes, compete to win the teacher dress up game.

Homecoming rally 2024: School spirit at an all time high

Naima Dickerson and Daisy Rios
September 25, 2024
Bright lights shine throughout Buena High School quad as students spend their energy on dancing and having fun.

[Photo] Students shine bright at Starry Night homecoming dance

Nazaret Viramontes, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Bright, and fun activities for the summer instead of being on media!

5 fun ideas to kick off summer break

Daisy Rios, Staff writer
June 10, 2022
Sophmore Azaia Kurz stands at the podium speaking trying to convince the jury.

Mock Trial Showcase provides authentic experience for future Lawyers

Daisy Rios, Staff writer
May 18, 2022
Ms. Rad and freshman Solana Warren are making hot chocolate and popcorn for the audience.

Pictured from left to right are 9th Grader Lindsey Davila, 9th grader Alexandra Padilla, 10th grader Azaia Kurz and 10th grader Julian Lara.

On the top left to the right row is senior Charlie Tran, senior Daisy Martinez, freshman Garret Stepp, freshman Lindsey Davila, freshman Alexandra Padilla, Ms. Rad, sophmore Azaia Kurz, and sophmore Julian Lara. On the bottom left to right is freshman Nissa Lancaster, freshman Danika, Jones, freshman Solana Warren, freshman Kathryne Asenas, and freshman Brennan Weisenberger

The Mock Trial team poses with Ms. Rad in the middle after the showcase.

Here are some ideas you can do with friends and family this year for Easter

Suggestions for having an egg-stra special Easter weekend with family, friends

Daisy Rios, Staff writer
April 15, 2022
Here, Viramontes is in the front of Buena with her friends relaxing in the grass.

Nazaret’s reads her way through freshman year

Daisy Rios, Staff writer
March 23, 2022
Amalia Nolan scores new friendships with students at BHS

Amalia Nolan scores new friendships with students at BHS

Daisy Rios, Staff writer
January 27, 2022
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