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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
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
Many school districts decide not to give students of different religions the opportunity to participate in religious holidays without missing school.
No separation between church, state in public schools
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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Kimberly Chavarria runs the school to victory both on and off the field.

Kimberly Chavarria kick-starts future in leadership

Reagan Berry, Managing Editor
January 24, 2025
Take more risks and stay off your damn phones." - Mr. Maninen

[Photo] Teacher advice!

November 13, 2024
"TAKE MORE RISKS and stay off your damn phones." - Mr. Maninen

"Dont be afraid to try!" - Mrs. Pinkstaff

"Dont be afraid to try new things!" - Ms. Perez

"Don't get senioritis until after spring break." - Mr. Gianelli dressed as "Guy Fiori"

"Breathe, you've got this! :)" - Mrs. Childress

"Sucking at something is the first step at being sorta good at somethin'" - Mr. Kellogg as an astronaut

recognize all of the little steps along the way! - Mrs. Perez

"Be yourself!" - Mr. Jacobs

"Go to class, be present and enjoy each moment!" - Mrs. McCown

"Life's too short to drink your coffee black." - Mr. Levin as "Gru"

"If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit!" - Mrs. Martin as "Beetle juice"

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

Reagan Berry and Addison Bruno
October 26, 2024
The fastly famous font that shows the loved book, now movie, title "It ends with us"

It ends with… this movie

Avery Buehner and Reagan Berry
October 8, 2024
Solana Warren performs her scene in the fall play, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

Solana Warren leaves a pawprint on Buena

Reagan Berry, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
The differences between the two candidates' beliefs on important topics.

2024 presidential debate: a generation z’s take

Reagan Berry, Managing Editor
September 16, 2024
Isabella Prewitt moving quickly through the water in one of her senior year swim meets.

Isabella Prewitt makes a splash as Editor-in-Chief, co-captain

Reagan Berry, A&E Section Editor
June 6, 2024
Buena number 9, Josh Toll, and number 18, Moises Lantigua, blocks a spike from Ventura High School.

Boys volleyball spikes Ventura Cougars

Reagan Berry, A&E Section Editor
March 7, 2024
Senior Ball poster posted on the Buena ASB Instagram account

Senior Ball ticket prices reach new heights

Sierra Engel and Reagan Berry
February 5, 2024
Buena's spirit section during the football game against Dos Pueblos High School had four rows of students, looking not particularly excited for the game.

VIEWPOINT: Buena ‘spirit’ section lacks spirit

Reagan Berry, A&E Section Editor
November 1, 2023
The poster art for The Little Mermaid (2023), released May 26, 2023 and on Disney+ Aug. 30, 2023.

The live action Little Mermaid dives into theaters

Reagan Berry, Section Editor
June 8, 2023
The BSU club goes on their annual spring break trip, this year to North Carolina.

The BSU takes annual out-of-state trip to Historically Black Colleges

Reagan Berry, Section Editor
June 6, 2023
Artists like Ye cannot be continuously given platforms to spread these hateful ideas.

VIEWPOINT: Separating art from the artist is impossible

Reagan Berry, Section Editor
March 2, 2023
A run-down on all the episodes of Kaleidoscope.

Behind the colors of Kaleidoscope

Reagan Berry, Section Editor
February 3, 2023
The pros and cons of Google Classroom and Canvas.

Google Classroom vs. Canvas: what students, teachers prefer

Reagan Berry, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
The Black Phone has many small details as well as details that slightly change the plot of the story, such as the amount of phone calls and how Finney is taken.

The Black Phone: a book to movie comparison

Reagan Berry, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
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