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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
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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Brooklyn Carrillo

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor

Brooklyn Carrillo is a senior at BHS and in her fourth year at Buena Speaks. She enjoys listening to music, and spending time in the pool playing her favorite sports, swimming and water polo.

All content by Brooklyn Carrillo
This year's TikTok's top hits

This year’s TikTok’s top hits

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
June 6, 2024
Buena's Knowledge Bowl team strategize for their upcoming round. Left to right, pictured: coach Andrew Coates, senior Russell Delgado, junior Teddi Maggay, senior Michale Ramirez, and senior Rylan Cooper. Not pictured: Senior Owen Stiles, senior Vinay Varma, and senior Indiana Davis.

Knowledge Bowl falls short in final compeititon

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
March 28, 2024
Created with Canva by Brooklyn Carrillo

5 films you should watch after Valentine’s Day to keep love alive

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
February 26, 2024
Viewpoint: When romanticization goes too far

Viewpoint: When romanticization goes too far

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
January 30, 2024
Science League's annual Family Science Night was a great way to both learn and start off the seasonal spirit.

Science League’s annual Family Science Night with a dash of seasonal spirit

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
December 28, 2023
The Marvel cinematic universe has been on the rise since the very "Iron Man" movie from 2008, but more recently it has only delivered movies that disappoint. Graphic by Brooklyn Carrillo

The MCU has taken a turn for the worst

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
November 21, 2023
Ventura Unified School District, VUSD, reinforces the no ear bud or phone policy for students in grades sixth through twelfth.

VUSD dials up reinforcement of electronic device policy

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
November 2, 2023
Junior Halleigh Paquette prepared to bump the ball to a teammate. "A lot people had a great game [despite the loss]," Paquette said. "I know I got up every ball I could."

Ventura takes the win, Buena promises a comeback

Brooklyn Carrillo, Print and Media Editor
August 30, 2023
As the school year comes to a close Matthew Lazanky’s office is cleaned out as he readies himself for a move to Ventura High School. His office is not the only one being emptied out, counselors Jacob Amaro and Tatum Maciel also prepare to leave Buena due to the recent budget cuts.

Recent budget cuts lead to a removal of three Buena counselors

Brooklyn Carrillo and Isabella Prewitt
June 15, 2023
April 15 was the last dance of the school year, the summer bash. A school wide free dance that took place at the stadium. While not many showed, those who did were able to have fun or relax before testing starts.

Summer bash, one last dance

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
May 17, 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
Right outside the dance floor and bag check was the photo backdrop, decorated with fairy lights to match the theme. Not only that, but the venu also had free desserts and drinks, including a water station that always had cold water to drink after dancing. Photographed and made by Brooklyn Carrillo using Pic Collage.

Prom 2023, an enchanting night for all

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
April 18, 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has hit theaters, but not the way fans expected, or wanted. Infographic made by Brooklyn Carrillo.

‘Antman’ a quantum disappointment

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
March 20, 2023
Cody and Aimee Foster, biology and special-ed teachers respectively, are two dancing queens at the school Renaissance rally.

School spirit returns with annual Renaissance rally

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
February 21, 2023
House speaker comes with several responsibilities such as mainting order of the house. But someone is able to be removed from the position at any moment during their two year term. Infographic made with Piktochart by Brooklyn Carrillo.

Kevin McCarthy’s victory as House Speaker alarms opponents

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 26, 2023
Join one of the many clubs on campus. There is one for everyone. Created by Brooklyn Carrillo with Canva

A guide of active and non active clubs on campus

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
December 16, 2022
New English teacher Adam Nuñez takes Buena by storm in the classroom. "He's changed my perspective [on English]," sophomore Cassie Yarbrough said.

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

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
November 10, 2022
The Taco Shop Mexican Kitchen is offically in Ventura and ready for customers.

The Taco Shop Mexican Kitchen knocks tastebuds away

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
November 8, 2022
Senior Brooklyn Sorensen helps serve the ball to victory against Ventura.

Volleyball seniors respond to last game with win against Ventura

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
October 14, 2022
8 a.m start changed to 8:30 a.m features has most students more engaged in class, infographic made by Brooklyn Carrillo

Later start time implemented, bus schedules remain unchanged

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
October 6, 2022
Teachers filling the stands of the Annual "Celebrate" event, with their banner that reads "take care of kids by taking care of teachers and staff"

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

Madysen Hawley and Brooklyn Carrillo
September 28, 2022
Galilea Velasco at senior awards with her family and teachers, Antoinette Perez and Sabine Schafer-Mitchell

Editor in chief ready for next chapter in her life

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
June 17, 2022
Left to right: Scott Mannine, Lauren Rad, Karin Childress, and Tylour Mullaney disscus the bonus question.

Knowledge bowl students vs teachers tournament: students take the win

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
June 3, 2022
A list of the schools that will be part of Channel League. Created by Brooklyn Carrillo

VUSD Sports Return to Channel League once more

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section Editor
May 23, 2022
Caden Nerida (left) and Mark Lee (right) in graphic for Buena vs Ventura boys volleyball game April 21. Made by Brooklyn Carrillo using pic collage

Four sets, two teams, one rivalry: Buena spikes a victory

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
April 26, 2022
Unified Bulldogs is split into two teams for the second basketball match. Unified Black vs Unified White go head to head

Unified Bulldogs takes game once more

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section editor
April 1, 2022
Final scores of the three games played in CIF by girls water polo along with who they played. Kathryn Salazar, goalie, is included on infographic

Making a splash in Buena history by going to CIF for the first time

Brooklyn Carrillo, Section editor
March 11, 2022
Winter sports rally postponed because of COVID-19 uprise. Art by Brooklyn Carrillo

Winter sports rally: postponed but not cancelled

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 27, 2022
Spider-Man No Way Home sign. Created by Choo Yut Shing

Spider-man swings back to the big screens

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 24, 2022
Listing all the songs and perfomers, the back album cover art is created by Natalie Miller.

Grace your ears with Buena’s latest holiday talent the Not-So-Silent Night album

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
January 6, 2022
Skye Thomas, starter for Buena Girls Varsity basketball team, gears up to pass off the ball to a teammate and away from the opposing team.

Varsity Girls Basketball face their first loss of the season after a close game against Foothill Technology High school

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
November 23, 2021

Bulldogs show their pride during spirit week

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
November 18, 2021
A google drawing of Venom Art by: Brooklyn Carrillo

Venom: Let There be a Movie Review

Brooklyn Carrillo, section editor
October 17, 2021

Quirky family fights to save the human race in animated film: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
October 17, 2021
Century 10 downtown with new protocols to follow.

Lights…Camera…Masks!

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
May 17, 2021
Key Club, Writer’s Ink, and Pawprint continuing meeting on zoom during distance learning. Top submitted by Breana Chhay, bottom photos submitted by Karin Childress

Clubs continue to go strong through the translation to Hybrid

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
April 16, 2021
Coach Engel at girls golf tryouts and practice.

Attention all Bulldogs: Tryouts have begun

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
March 22, 2021
Boys cross country at practice photo taken by Eric Sonnenschein

Cross country competes with new guidelines in place

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
February 26, 2021
A flowchart which shows the order of events of secondary student's target date being pushed back to April 12.

Hybrid learning start date pushed back to April 12

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
January 20, 2021
Room #156 saws on during distance learning

Room #156 saws on during distance learning

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
January 19, 2021
Graphic of supplies to use to make fun, easy crafts for the holiday season.

Time to Bring Out Your Inner Artist this Holiday Season

Brooklyn Carrillo, staff writer
January 5, 2021
Breana Chhay relaxing at home while taking a selfie.

Breana Chhay craving her own key to success- even during a pandemic

Brooklyn Carrillo, Staff Writer
November 16, 2020
Drawing of a bowl of popcorn and a computer with the title of the film Black Widow, which comes out May 7.

Will this dangerous hero be on your screen?

Brooklyn Carrillo, Staff Writer
October 6, 2020
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