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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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2021 online content editor-in-chief Faith Stewart will forever be remembered for her kind heart, patience, and willingness to help others.

Buena Speaks editor-in-chief Faith Stewart passes on the torch as she prepares to graduate

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2021
Alcantar is looking forward to attending Stanford University in the fall and pursuing a degree in chemistry.

Class of 2021 valedictorian Carlos Alcantar creates chemistry at Stanford University

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
June 1, 2021
Nathan Sbriglio taking the win at the Buena v. Ventura high rivalry match Saturday, May 1.

Bulldog wrestlers determined to give shortened season maximum effort

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2021
Buena students have returned to campus all together, with masks and social distancing becoming the norm.

First day of in-person learning creates sense of normalcy for students

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2021
Marching band performing during the annual Buena v.s Ventura high school rivalry game April 16.

Marching band advocates for equal treatment, adjusts practices to COVID-19 regulations

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2021
The newly ratified hybrid learning schedule has raised mixed concerns among VUSD students, teachers, and community members.

Updated hybrid schedule met with praise and concern from staff and students

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2021
A memory of a Buena football game taken in 2018 before the Covid-19 era.

[Photo] Returning plans: Buena’s shift from distance learning to hybrid

Anthony Gose, Section Editor
March 21, 2021
Joel Levin stops for a selfie post-vaccination at Nordhoff high school.

Teacher vaccinations provide a new sense of hope for hybrid learning

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2021
Infographic of the "Feel the Love" event. All the dates and times for the senior drive by giveaways are listed.

Buena offers a small token of love to the class of 2021

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2021
Valentine's Day has a long and deep history despite today's cheesy depiction of the celebration.

The mysterious origins of Valentine’s Day

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2021
News is interconnected and can be shared by anyone. Some may have honest and trustworthy information while others may not. Being cautious is more important than ever.

Being weary of the media may be more important than ever

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2021
Journalists are on the frontlines to report on the latest news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is it like to be a journalist in our dynamic world?

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2020
Holiday gatherings may not look the same as they have for decades this 2020 holiday season.

Holiday Gatherings: Are they worth the risk?

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2020
Immigrant Son Cafe Comes to Ventura

Immigrant Son Cafe Comes to Ventura

Sahel Schaab, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2020
Aili Wiggins smiles for her senior photo with high hopes for the future.

Aili Wiggins strives for success

Sahel Schaab, Staff Writer
July 29, 2020
UC’s Respond to COVID-19 With Major Policy Changes for Admissions

UC’s Respond to COVID-19 With Major Policy Changes for Admissions

Sahel Schaab, Staff Writer
July 27, 2020
Paul Schuster pictured with his “favorite thinker” Albert Einstein

After 34 years at Buena High School, Mr. Schuster Retires with Honor

Sahel Schaab, Staff Writer
July 27, 2020
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