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The Oarsman

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The Oarsman

Student Run News Site of Venice High School

The Oarsman

How LAUSD Protects Its Students Outside Of School
How LAUSD Protects Its Students Outside Of School
Lev Iacovlev, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

Last month, a student on his way to school was hit by a car and hospitalised, prompting an immediate response from the school administration,...

Venice Implements New 2025 “Phone-Free Campus”
Venice Implements New 2025 “Phone-Free Campus”
Sophia Parrish March 4, 2025

Desks, chairs, and a lock box in the corner of the classroom containing student’s phones have now become the classroom of the future. It’s...

Former Venice Staff Member Frank Nunez Passes Away
Former Venice Staff Member Frank Nunez Passes Away
Zoe Woodrick, Editor-in-Chief • March 4, 2025

Venice faculty member Frank Nunez passed away December 14, 2024.  Nunez worked at Venice from the 1970s until his retirement in 2023, in...

The Soul of Mexico Echoes in Venice High: A Look at Mariachi Music and It’s Young
Izzy Beerensteyn, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

Mariachi music, a vibrant and passionate art form, is more than just music; it’s a cultural tapestry woven with threads of history, tradition,...

Girl Scouts: They’re More Than Just Their Famous Cookies
Alula Savene, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025

  With Girl Scout cookie season coming up, some may be curious about other things that Girl Scouts do.   How much do you really...

How Can I Snooze When I’m At the BSAP Choice Awards?
How Can I Snooze When I’m At the BSAP Choice Awards?
Coretta Wilkinson, Co-Managing Editor • March 4, 2025

In honor of Black History Month, Venice’s Black Student Achievement Plan will present the “B.S.A.P. Choice Awards,” a theatrical production...

The New Documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" Did Not Dissapoint
The New Documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” Did Not Dissapoint
Sage Vercos, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

The legends of music, or more specifically rock music, is an extremely extensive list. From Little Richard to Nirvana, Rock bands from around...

50 Years of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti
50 Years of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti
Arel Kotzen, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

February 24th marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin’s sixth album, Physical Graffiti. Often considered one of their best...

The Wonderful World of Letterboxd
The Wonderful World of Letterboxd
Maya Umar, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

Picture this: a website where anyone can write their own film reviews. It’s not IMDb. It’s also not Rotten Tomatoes. According to many high...

How I Ended Up WIth 36 lbs. Of Gouda
How I Ended Up WIth 36 lbs. Of Gouda
Billy Quinn, Opinion Editor • February 28, 2025

As each year passes, the world watches on with a mixture of mild horror and morbid curiosity as the United States continues its slow, grease-slicked...

Coffee Industry At Risk City
Kenna Xinol, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025

Everyone loves coffee and it is a part of millions’ daily routines, whether it's to give yourself a boost of energy before the day ahead or...

Is Time Going Extinct?
Is Time Going Extinct?
Sage Vercos, Staff Writer • February 19, 2025

Generation Z is the first generation to have grown up with all different types of technology at our fingertips.  As this generation ends,...

Previewing Boy’s Baseball Against LACES
Casandra Tobar, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025

After securing a win against the Garfield Bulldogs, 4-1 overall, with a combined no-hitter on monday, the Gondoliers, 5-0 overall, stay undefeated,...

Boys’ Soccer Ends Season As League Champions
Boys’ Soccer Ends Season As League Champions
Ammara Emran, Co-Sports Editor • March 4, 2025

The Boys’ Soccer team finished their season with a 16–6–1 record, making history by winning their first-ever league championship. In...

Boys’ Basketball Ready To “Win Or Go Home”
Boys’ Basketball Ready To “Win Or Go Home”
Samuel Laxamana, Sports Editor • March 4, 2025

It’s win or go home for boys’ basketball, 13-16, as they gear up for their first round of CIF State this upcoming Tuesday.  The Gondoliers...