Features – The Oarsman

Seven Steps to Falling in Love with Yourself

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief

February 14, 2019

Filed under Features

Romance is in the air, but are you loving the most important person in your life right now? We give so...

Three Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts to Make Tonight

February 13, 2019

Still haven’t gotten your sweetheart a Valentine’s Day gift yet? No worries! These time-savvy an...

How to Prepare for AP Exams

Elisa Martinez, Staff Writer

February 6, 2019

Filed under Features

May, the month when AP testing takes place, is three months away, which means that anyone who is taking...

Four Essential Things To Know Before Becoming an Adult

February 4, 2019

High school seniors are constantly being reminded of the “real world.” Are you prepared to be an adult...

Theater Should Be More Accessible

February 3, 2019

In the 1600s, the theatre had a place for everyone. Tickets to a Shakespeare play went for a wide range of p...

Science Bowl Prepares for Competition

February 3, 2019

With the Science Bowl coming up on Feb. 23, there is a sense of tension in Mr. Josh Alexander’s class...

Midnight Mission: Students Feed the Homeless

February 3, 2019

The Boys and Girls Club of Venice (BGCV) teamed up with Midnight Mission and headed to Downtown Los Angeles...

UTLA Strike Agreement: How Satisfied Are Teachers?

February 3, 2019

On Jan. 14, the teachers in the L.A. Unified School District (LAUSD) went on strike. This has been t...

Dancing For a Cause: Venice “Think” Dance

February 3, 2019

Teachers at Venice High organized a dance event 3 days after the strike ended on Jan. 25. During the...

Jackets of Excellence 2019: Where’d the Teachers Go?

January 21, 2019

The Oarsman Report covers the Jacket of Excellence event at Venice High, which overlaps with the fifth...

Activism Club Stands with Teachers on Strike

January 18, 2019

Last week on Wednesday, Jan. 9, several members of Venice High’s Activism Club gathered on the front lawn...

Question Man: Holiday Memories

Carmen Perez, Staff Writer

December 17, 2018

Filed under Features, Question Man

Christmas and New Year's Eve are just a few of the festivities celebrated during this season. The Oarsman asked Venice students about their best holiday stories. Donovan Agee, Junior “During Christmas, my entire family comes to visit us from Malibu. Since we see each other once a year, it’s a really special moment. My little cous...