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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
Smoke from local fires smothers the sky during lunch
BREAKING NEWS: Fire strikes in Ventura County as Santa Ana’s blow
Pictured above shows Ensminger teaching her new arrangement of classes in a new setting, the stage.
Molly Ensminger takes center stage in Buena drama department
Tampon and Pad dispensers in the girls bathroom.
California schools stocked with menstrual hygiene products
Six of Buena's newest teachers.
Q&A with Buena’s new pack of educators
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
Finn Lange '26 rises up for the shot. Buena was ahead of the Cougars in every quarter, leading to their ultimate domination in the pool.
Rivalry upset: Cougars drowned by Bulldogs
Kenna Wilson and Mimi Moon go up for the block, Kayla Templin prepares to receive the spike in exciting third set against SBHS.
Bulldogs hit the net in senior game rematch against SBHS dons
The Bulldogs getting into their positions for the next play in the first quarter
Bulldogs take Royal’s crown in homecoming game, 20-21
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
The Bulldogs getting into their positions for the next play in the first quarter
Bulldogs take Royal’s crown in homecoming game, 20-21
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
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
Sophmore Kiana Durbransky dribbling the ball down the field
Grass is greener for girls soccer after rivalry win
Artwork created by a wrestler showcasing the Buena, Ventura rivalry match
Cougars pounce on Bulldogs in rivalry wrestling dual
Junior, Ivan Ramos aggressively dribbling around a spartan defender
Bulldog boys lose battle against Spartans on the soccer field
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
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”
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 fastly famous font that shows the loved book, now movie, title "It ends with us"
It ends with… this movie
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
Art of the main characters of the series, from left to right, The Ghoul, Lucy McLean, and Maximus
Fallout blows audience away with attention to detail, charm
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
Information for three of the new clubs including meeting time and place. (Elizabeth McGovern and Chloe Hillman)
Buena welcomes 3 new clubs on campus
Drama student Healey Ramot finishes up her performance during Karaoke Tuesdays.
Karaoke Tuesdays: a new part of Buena Drama culture
Winning the battle against phone distractions
Winning the battle against phone distractions
Musical artists Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish (left to right), all endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris in her race to the White House.
Pop culture stars weigh in for Harris
Late night construction works to replace a city waterline, with most of the work being done late at night and spills into the early morning hours.
Construction slows students, staff, to halt first day back
Many school districts decide not to give students of different religions the opportunity to participate in religious holidays without missing school.
There is not really separation between church, state in public schools
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The rise of cellphone hotels, death of students livelihoods
The differences between the two candidates' beliefs on important topics.
2024 presidential debate: a generation z’s take
Sophomore Avery Buehner researches an article on the Promethean Board. Ever since it was added to her classroom, it has brought numerous issues.
VIEWPOINT: Promethean Boards are a major flop
Rocky road bridging high school to college, adulthood
Rocky road bridging high school to college, adulthood
The three lead actors of "The legend of Sleepy Hollow" anticipate the long awaited day for when they perform.
The shining stars of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Annika Harris rehearses for the play, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".
Annika Harris plays her part as a caring Buena student
Pictured above shows Ensminger teaching her new arrangement of classes in a new setting, the stage.
Molly Ensminger takes center stage in Buena drama department
Adam Colman talking to JV football player Andrew Bishop during the San Marcos - Buena Game
Friday night lights shine on new coach Adam Colman
Senior Kaelan Davis (right) poses with Buena Baseball's new head coach, Bryson Wallet (left) on Buena's baseball field.
New baseball head coach Bryson Wallet steps up to plate, fresh start for team
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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Madysen Hawley

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief

Madysen Hawley is a senior in her third year of journalism. She enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, crocheting, and watching football.

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Taylor Swift's logo for "The Tortured Poets Department," featured on merch and album covers.

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

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
Buena's German exchange program changes lives on first year back

Buena’s German exchange program changes lives on first year back

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief
May 3, 2024
OPINION: TikTok over-corrects feminine stereotypes

OPINION: TikTok over-corrects feminine stereotypes

Madysen Hawley, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2024
Several schools in Ventura County are holding workshops to help students understand the complicated process of submitting their FAFSA form.

FAFSA updates change aid standards, create issues

Madysen Hawley and Haylie Williams
January 30, 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.

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.

Budgeting, schedule constraints leave students with tough choices

Madysen Hawley, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2023
Senior sunrise breaks horizon of new year

Senior sunrise breaks horizon of new year

Madysen Hawley and Isabella Prewitt
August 28, 2023
Barilone received a paper plate award on her last day as co-Editor in Chief.

Editor in Chief Brooklin Barilone pens her own future

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
June 12, 2023
Many advertisements outright market vapes as a safer, smarter alternative to smoking cigarettes.

How the tobacco industry sunk its claws into a new generation

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
May 23, 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
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.

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

Madysen Hawley, section editor
March 24, 2023
Camping for concerts occurs predominantly because of a desire for a good view and access to good recording angles.

Rise in concert camping brings controversy

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
February 27, 2023
These are the incomes and net worths of some of the people mentioned in this article.

VIEWPOINT: Greed is ruining the entertainment industry

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
February 2, 2023
Fentanyl is widely considered to be the deadliest drug at large right now.

Fentanyl abuse skyrockets in third wave of opioid epidemic

Madysen Hawley, Section Editor
November 14, 2022
New English teacher Adam Nuñez takes Buena by storm in the classroom. "He's changed my perspective [on English]," sophomore Cassie Yarbrough said.

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

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
November 10, 2022
Teachers have been wearing their official VUEA t-shirts, purchased from the union.

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

Madysen Hawley and Brooklyn Carrillo
September 28, 2022
The cover art for Harry's House.

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

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
June 10, 2022
Students juggle a lot more than meets the eye. While it may look like all they have to worry about is homework, there are actually countless things at play in their lives.

VIEWPOINT: Mental Health Awareness Month shines light on unhealthy academic pressure

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
VIEWPOINT: Powder Puff football is a misogynistic spectacle

VIEWPOINT: Powder Puff football is a misogynistic spectacle

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
April 25, 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.

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

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
Signs and responses to toxic relationships in teenagers

Signs and responses to toxic relationships in teenagers

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
February 28, 2022
Betty White's appearance at the 1988 Emmy Awards

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

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
January 27, 2022
Varsity dance team working hard to perfect their new routine

Dance team makes comeback after unpredictable 2 years

Madysen Hawley, Writer
December 17, 2021
In preparation for their opening act, the cast huddled around, holding hands to combat their pre-show jitters with breathing exercises.

Cast of fall play cements connections behind the curtain

Madysen Hawley, Writer
November 21, 2021
Oct. 19 2021, during lunch Senior Grace Hurguy poses for camera while passing out surveys in exchange for Popsicles for the wellness center with other wellness leaders.

New Wellness Center provides emotional support to students in wake of COVID-19

Madysen Hawley, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
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