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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
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
All AVID officers together offer AVID students hot chocolate for finals. In order, it is Natalia Gallardo, Iyzk Miller, Merecedes Zuniga, and Kimberly Chavarria.
AVID: off to Q&A with officers
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
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Comic – Screen Usage
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ASB sets up hearts for everyone at buena to spread some love on Feb. 14

Love is in the air: Valentines week at Buena

Julieta Garcia, Staff Writer
February 26, 2023
Buena holds their first blood drive of the year Nov. 2 to help save life’s.

Buena helps save 132 lives at first Blood drive of the year

Julieta Garcia, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Sophomore varsity starter Elijah Garcia warms up for his upcoming pre season games to be Buena High Schools catcher.

Elijah Garcia hits a home run for his academic, baseball career

Julieta Garcia, Staff Writer
October 14, 2022
With 6:40 left in the first quarter, Senior Colin Gunther keeps his eyes open as Buena has the ball to continue with a touchdown.

[Photo] Buena stomps on Oxnard Yellow Jackets, takes no stings in homecoming game

Luc Ross, Staff Writer
September 30, 2022
Assistant principal Tina Perez in her office during our interview for 50 questions.

[Video] 50 Qustions with Tina Perez

Madeline Marshall, Kimberly Solis, and Julieta Garcia
June 14, 2022
Seniors get ready to take on next chapter in life

Seniors get ready to take on next chapter in life

Julieta Garcia, Staff Writer
June 14, 2022

50 Questions with Derek Metz

Madeline Marshall, Kimberly Solis, and Julieta Garcia
May 20, 2022
Buena High school, Food Faire list happening 4/29 this Friday.

Changes made spice up spring Food Faire

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer
April 28, 2022
Buena Speaks honors women during Women's History Month, March 2022.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Madeline Marshall, Julieta Garcia, and Sedona Brickley
March 29, 2022
March Madness spirit week poster.

March Madness spirit week hits the mark

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer
March 24, 2022
Seniors attend Senior Ball on Sat. Feb. 12 at the Spanish Hills Country Club. “Just coming back from all the time that we have spent apart, [it is] a night for them to have one nice last formal dance,” ASB adviser Madeleine Wilkowske said.

[Photo] Seniors attend Senior Ball, Sat. Feb. 12 at Spanish Hills Country Club

Kimberly Solis, Section Editor
February 16, 2022
Buena played against ventura Jan. 13. Buena and Ventura both rushing towards the ball.

Ventura sinks Buena in their cross-town rival game 13-4

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer
January 27, 2022
Junior Zane Carter up for the touchdown!

Buena makes history heads to CIF Division Championships

Julieta Garcia, Staff writer
November 27, 2021
Oct. 24 2021, Ella Haas joins classmates in excitement during ASB rally.

[Photo] Student Body Leader to Normal Teenager, get to know your ASB President

Brooklin Barilone, Section Editor
November 22, 2021
Senior Teagan Mills jumps to the get ball over the net to get the next point for the Buena Bulldog’s, against Pacifica Oct. 7

[Photo] Bulldogs tear up Tritons during last regular season home game before they advance to CIF

Julieta Garcia, Daisy Rios, Staff writers
October 20, 2021
With the crowd cheering Junior Ty Morris takes the field to guard Channel Islands wide receiver before the snap.

[Photo] Bulldogs defeat Channel Islands 51-7 in Homecoming match

Kevin Cox, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
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