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CIF announces modified sports seasons for upcoming school year
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Amongst the countless cancellations and modifications for the 2020-21 school year, the plans for CIF sports were eagerly awaited by many. On July 20, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) announced the modified sports schedule, placing the start of the fall season on Dec. 14 with some significant differences from the traditional calendar. Rather than…
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CVUSD curriculum does not do enough to combat racism
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“I can’t breathe!” These have been defining words for the past few months as Americans are faced with the harsh reality that racism is still rampant in our country. Millions of people have protested, donated and signed petitions in an effort to fundamentally change how racially-marginalized groups are treated by society. In a country…
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“No Justice No Peace”
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“No Justice No Peace” by Rachel Goldstein, junior. The pieces I created reflect the mislabelling and association of the peaceful protests occurring in support of Black Lives Matter with riots and lootings. I found this theme to be pervasive in every form of media, and with members of my own family. I…
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“Tears for America”
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“Tears for America” by an anonymous student. When writing this poem, I tried to depict the struggles of the country through its history and present, while also incorporating an air of hope – which is also something I strongly believe in – as I have hope that our generation can work towards fixing the…
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“Reliance”
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“Reliance” by Apala Bhunia, junior. This piece is about reliance. Leaning and relying on someone can lead to betrayals and hurt, but I wanted to portray the beauty of trusting someone, even if it may not last.
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“Venice of the West” and “Venice of the East”
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“Venice of the East” and “Venice of the West” by Roshnee Moorthy, senior. …
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Senior athletes move past COVID-19
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Imagine a world with no movement. A world where time is stopped and there is no physical social interaction. The lack of motion and socializing takes away one aspect of society that brings people together- Athletics. No more crowds gathering on bleachers, or a game for them to see anyway. This is the world…
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News in Brief
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Seniors and parents protest for in-person graduation On May 22, parents and seniors from across the district called for an in-person graduation ceremony during a two hour protest in front of the Ventura County Government Center. Seniors were encouraged to wear their cap and gowns, and cars honked in support as they drove by.…
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Teachers innovate online learning
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The implementation of distance learning has shaken up education systems across the globe, as teachers are forced to adapt their classrooms to be completely online, needing to find replacements for traditional, in-school activities. Despite the adversity, teachers are rising up to the occasion in many ways and are not only there to continue diligently…
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Medical forces battle COVID-19 with the community
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While the common American citizen does their part by staying home, countless medical staff fight on the front lines to take down COVID-19. In hospitals across the state, medical workers are working relentlessly to prevent the spread of the disease. People all over the community have shown great appreciation for these hard-workers through donations…