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Students dance under the stars at the highly anticipated event, prom.
Dancing the night away in the city of stars: prom 2025
Buena's high school choir class performs with passion and heads held up high.
VUSD combined choir comes to Buena, leaving audience in awe
On March 31, students were able to come back from spring break and witness the progress compared to how it was before break.
Construction Disrupts Parking for Students, Staff
Art by Aisling Nielson
Lunar eclipse happening March 13-14 since 2022
Buena prepares to face off against Villanova prep after losing to Camarillo High School.
Knowledge Bowl buzzes in new competition year
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
The rising popularity of McDonald’s collectible meals
The rising popularity of McDonald’s collectible meals
Your birb will go on an adventure every day once you complete a set amount of tasks. Complete more for your finch to come home sooner!
Why every student should download Finch
A staple thrift store of Ventura, the Goodwill downtown is one of the most visited thrift stores in our area, and although on the more expensive side, it's a great place to start!
Thrifting tips and tricks
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
Cozy games guaranteed to cure your academic burnout
Cozy games guaranteed to cure your academic burnout
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
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
When there's a wheel there's a way
When there’s a wheel there’s a way
Hiking trail view overlooking Scorpion Bay at Santa Cruz Island.
Ventura’s spring hot spots
Knowledge bowl participants preparing to face off in the annual teacher vs. student Knowledge Bowl, April 17.
Knowledge Bowl: teacher vs. students
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
Bulldogs ready to tackle CAASPP Testing
Matthew Diaz jumps to dunk and score points for his team.
Bulldogs show heart in unified tie
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
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
All AVID officers together offer AVID students hot chocolate for finals. In order, it is Natalia Gallardo, Iyzk Miller, Merecedes Zuniga, and Kimberly Chavarria.
AVID: off to Q&A with officers
Sophomore Mia Valdez practices cross-stitching in her clothing class.
Ladybug Sewing: sophomore Mia Valdez’s nonprofit aims to help Ventura’s most vulnerable
Maddie Pierce leads her team as water polo captain.
Madelyn Pierce debates her way through junior year as speech, debate co-president, water polo captain
Lyndie Brown (right corner) with children in Apia Samoa, who she helped build a Medical Center for.
Early graduate, high achiever Lyndie Brown’s helping actions make statement
Jade Banuelos painting a skate ramp for the previous X Games.
Senior Jade Banuelos paints her future as an artist
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
Comic - Screen Usage
Comic – Screen Usage
Crossword - School Supplies
Crossword – School Supplies
Word search - Fall sports
Word search – Fall sports
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Crossword - Summer Activities
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Knowledge bowl participants preparing to face off in the annual teacher vs. student Knowledge Bowl, April 17.

Knowledge Bowl: teacher vs. students

Reagan Berry and Addison Bruno
April 29, 2025
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

Reagan Berry, Managing Editor
April 10, 2025
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

Reagan Berry, Managing Editor
March 12, 2025
The Ventura Unified District office full to the brim with students, parents, and staff members showing their support for those who may lose their jobs.

Controversial Board meeting draws record crowd, 20 jobs saved

Naima Dickerson and Reagan Berry
February 26, 2025
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

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

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

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

"Be yourself!" - Mr. Jacobs

"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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