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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
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Ethnic and Social Justice studies timeline

Ethnic and Social Justice studies, the future of Buena’s history curriculum

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
June 8, 2023
Gabby Swaim, Mikayla Salas, Kendall Nagaoka, Addison Bruno, Olivia DeCierdo, and Kathryn Salazar posing happily at CIF

Buena’s swim athletes stay in fast lane throughout 2023 season

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
May 22, 2023
[Named left to right] Seniors Shawn Coyner, Quincy Strange, Peggy Thompson, and Hans Yuhr in competition

Knowledge Bowl 2023: the brains behind the bronze

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
May 16, 2023
OPINION: Colleen Hoover's problematic romance is not worth the read

OPINION: Colleen Hoover’s problematic romance is not worth the read

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
April 27, 2023
Coach Matthew Colton makes final cuts to the net and season during ceremony

Buena boys basketball cut ties with successful season

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Movimiento Estudiantil (Mexican student movemet) protesting for social change and playing a part in the creation of Chicano studies

VIEWPOINT: Buena should offer Chicano Studies as elective option

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Joshua Alcantar studies hard while in his fourth period office assistance program.

Senior Joshua Alcantar pursues neuroscience at prestigious Johns Hopkins University

Jessica Huynh and Sierra Ruiz
January 31, 2023
What trustworthy stories should have, a tool to weed out rumors.

Interact club's Hygiene Drive poster

Interact Club hosts Hygiene Drive for campus hygiene closet

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
The Betty Rutherford trophy located in Buena's Library

Buena’s Knowledge Bowl prepares for another year of crushing competition

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
Top five from Vol.6

“Not-So-Silent-Night” Vol.6 to complete your holiday collection

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Average dietary recommendations for daily meals, the guidelines that VUSD follows to ensure students get every food group. Alternatives not included in the recommendation.

Vegans, Vegetarians valiantly vocalize their concerns with campus caferteria

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
Buena choir sets the stage for successful night.

Buena’s annual “Not-So-Silent-Night” performance with Buena Music Association, another stellar success

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023
Educators wearing red for ed outside of Citrus Glen elementary, Dec. 5

VUSD, VUEA reach salary agreement after dispute

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Jonna Noldt writes away in Mrs.Ensminger's English class

Buena welcomes German exchange student, Jonna Noldt

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
The Buena High School choir performing "Once Upon a December" from movie "Anastasia"

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Buena vs. Westlake racing towards the first goal of the night.

[Photo] Bulldogs regroup in the dog house after westlake warriors wipe the field clean

Isabella Prewitt, Section Editor
December 6, 2022
Parrish Pool, first league meet

Buena girls varsity water polo pulverizes Pacifica players in first league meet of season

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
December 5, 2022
Staff and community come together at Ventura Government Center, 11/17

VUEA, VESPA rally to counter district proposal over healthcare cap

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Freshmen Logan Gill, Brady Shreffler and Noah Roe pose for the camera after an intense race.

Students experience German culture in annual Oktoberfest event

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
New dress code guidelines include no backless and strapless tops as well as no bralettes as tops, in comparison to last years "no midriff" rule

Buena students, administrators on new dress code

Sierra Ruiz, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
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