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Public communications officer Marieanne Quiroz began the meeting by directing committee members to their seats which were placed in alphabetical order. Photo by: Ann Lam

VUSD schools are considered for closure

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Due to students cutting and shoving, the lunch line has transformed into a lunch hoard. Photo by: Jesus Martinez

VHS lunch lines are getting out of hand

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Lindsay Guzik, new assistant principal said, "I am settling in [at VHS] pretty well. I know a lot of the students, so that makes it a little bit easier coming from Cabrillo, and it's been nice to see them all grown up." Photo by: Abraham Kassa

Assistant Principal changes at VHS

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NEWS
The event was sponsored by the VITA Art Center, the Ventura Education Partnership and the district. Photo by: Ann Lam
VUSD hosts its annual art show at VITA Art Center
Ann Lam • May 26, 2026
Lythe Pillay ran a record breaking 42.66 split in the 4x400m relay on May 3. Graphic by: Jesus Martinez
Fastest 400m split ever ran
Henry Hampton and Jesus Martinez • May 22, 2026
Breaking the nine minute barrier in the 3200m is a time often sought after by many high school track runners. Mainly only being broken by the elite. Graphic by: Jesus Martinez
Record breaking 3200 meter at Arcadia
Jesus Martinez and Henry Hampton • May 12, 2026
Staniland celebrating after getting the and-one. Photo by: Moses Clabaugh
VHS girls’ basketball falls in CIF quarterfinals
Moses Clabaugh • May 12, 2026
The theme for this year’s prom was “Evening on Olympus.” ASB announced the theme March 20. Photo by: Kingston Sussman
VHS students spend an evening on Olympus
Kingston Sussman • May 12, 2026
FEATURES
The sound of springtime
The sound of springtime
Izzy Zarazua • May 26, 2026
The event was sponsored by the VITA Art Center, the Ventura Education Partnership and the district. Photo by: Ann Lam
VUSD hosts its annual art show at VITA Art Center
May 26, 2026
Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)
Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)
May 22, 2026
The Ventura girls’ varsity soccer team as of Feb. 10 are placed fourth in Channel League, with six wins, four ties and four losses. Photo by: Marlie West
Varsity girls’ soccer faces off against Buena
May 13, 2026
Kerrigan ‘27 said, “It’s all going to go towards a bike repair shop by the bike racks. Our past president Max got all the approval for it, he got a little bit of the funding and we got the rest. It’s been really fun.” Graphic by: Marlie West
Bike Club’s repair shop receives grant donation
May 13, 2026
OPINION
Michael Jackson's legacy has its bright and dark moments. Graphic by: Alex DeBoer
COUGAR CRITIQUE: Did Michael rock my world?
Henry Mattesich and Alexander DeBoer • May 26, 2026
Maxx Crosby always tried his best to play to his potential in every game he has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. Graphic by: Joaquin Romero
Maxx Crosby will not be a Raven
May 13, 2026
Kenneth Walker III in his Michigan State uniform standing in the Chief's stadium. Graphic by: Henry Mattesich
The Kansas City Chiefs signed Kenneth Walker
May 13, 2026
Manie Musicale is a competition where kids between grades 5-12 learning French listen and vote for 16 different songs in a knockout style bracket with the hope for them to learn about Francophone music and culture. Graphic by: Jesus Martinez
2026 Manie Musicale: A year to forget
May 12, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a big contract with Trey Hendrickson; they have agreed to a 4 year, $112 million collar contract. Graphic By: Alex DeBoer
The Baltimore Ravens signed Trey Hendrickson
May 12, 2026
Recent Stories
Michael Jackson's legacy has its bright and dark moments. Graphic by: Alex DeBoer
COUGAR CRITIQUE: Did Michael rock my world?
The sound of springtime
May 26, 2026
VUSD hosts its annual art show at VITA Art Center
May 26, 2026
End of the year word search
May 22, 2026
Summer maze
May 22, 2026
Draft Connection
May 22, 2026
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Public communications officer Marieanne Quiroz began the meeting by directing committee members to their seats which were placed in alphabetical order. Photo by: Ann Lam

VUSD schools are considered for closure

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Cougar Critique: A deep dive into Ventura Forward

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Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)

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Public communications officer Marieanne Quiroz began the meeting by directing committee members to their seats which were placed in alphabetical order. Photo by: Ann Lam

VUSD schools are considered for closure

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Due to students cutting and shoving, the lunch line has transformed into a lunch hoard. Photo by: Jesus Martinez

VHS lunch lines are getting out of hand

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Lindsay Guzik, new assistant principal said, "I am settling in [at VHS] pretty well. I know a lot of the students, so that makes it a little bit easier coming from Cabrillo, and it's been nice to see them all grown up." Photo by: Abraham Kassa

Assistant Principal changes at VHS

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Arts & Culture
Michael Jackson's legacy has its bright and dark moments. Graphic by: Alex DeBoer
COUGAR CRITIQUE: Did Michael rock my world?
Henry Mattesich and Alexander DeBoer • May 26, 2026
The sound of springtime
The sound of springtime
Izzy Zarazua • May 26, 2026
Trending Stories
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Cougar Critique: A deep dive into Ventura Forward

Cougar Critique: A deep dive into Ventura Forward

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Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)

Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)

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Public communications officer Marieanne Quiroz began the meeting by directing committee members to their seats which were placed in alphabetical order. Photo by: Ann Lam

VUSD schools are considered for closure

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Due to students cutting and shoving, the lunch line has transformed into a lunch hoard. Photo by: Jesus Martinez

VHS lunch lines are getting out of hand

View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: May 18, 2026
SPORTS
Lythe Pillay ran a record breaking 42.66 split in the 4x400m relay on May 3. Graphic by: Jesus Martinez
Fastest 400m split ever ran
Henry Hampton and Jesus Martinez • May 22, 2026
The Ventura girls’ varsity soccer team as of Feb. 10 are placed fourth in Channel League, with six wins, four ties and four losses. Photo by: Marlie West
Varsity girls’ soccer faces off against Buena
Marlie West • May 13, 2026
Trending Stories
1
Cougar Critique: A deep dive into Ventura Forward

Cougar Critique: A deep dive into Ventura Forward

2
Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)

Yo Social a company by Spencer Noren (Ventura Forward)

3
Public communications officer Marieanne Quiroz began the meeting by directing committee members to their seats which were placed in alphabetical order. Photo by: Ann Lam

VUSD schools are considered for closure

4
Due to students cutting and shoving, the lunch line has transformed into a lunch hoard. Photo by: Jesus Martinez

VHS lunch lines are getting out of hand

View Our Most Recent Broadcast
TCP Broadcast: May 18, 2026
ON CAMPUS
The event was sponsored by the VITA Art Center, the Ventura Education Partnership and the district. Photo by: Ann Lam
VUSD hosts its annual art show at VITA Art Center
Ann Lam • May 26, 2026
The theme for this year’s prom was “Evening on Olympus.” ASB announced the theme March 20. Photo by: Kingston Sussman
VHS students spend an evening on Olympus
Kingston Sussman • May 12, 2026
Clyde Barrow was known as the "boy on Barrowed time" and Bonnie Parker was known as the "ravishing redhead" in the musical. Photo by: Wren Stepan
How ‘bout a dance?
Ann Lam • May 8, 2026
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