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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
A sign greets students as they enter the Museum of Ventura County, which is being used for senior ball.
Senior ball transformed into magical ‘Night at the Museum’
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
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
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 varsity boys take a seat as the coach takes a moment to recognize the seniors.
Bulldogs spiked on senior night
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
Valentines Day gift ideas: affordable ways to show your affection
Valentines Day gift ideas: affordable ways to show your affection
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
Matthew Diaz jumps to dunk and score points for his team.
Bulldogs show heart in unified tie
A group of ASB students hard at work.
Buena’s ASB students keep the school paw-sitive
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
Childress posing besides her door of Aaron Childs, a young soul artist
Buena showcases African American figures: Black History Month honored through door competition
Mock Trial this past year competing. Their case this year was People V. Gold.
Buena’s future lawyers witness termination of CTE Law & Justice
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
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
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
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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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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