Student Run News Site of Venice High School

The Oarsman
Student Run News Site of Venice High School

The Oarsman
Student Run News Site of Venice High School

The Oarsman
Esdras Melgar

Esdras Melgar, News Reporter

During my free time I vlog on Youtube, skate and enjoy reading. My aspiration is to become a News Anchor on National news and give a voice to those who have been outcast from having one. I feel the most inspired when I get to know people who have gone through rough experiences and have still managed to prosper through hope. When I feel stressed, I like to ride my bike to the Marina with my headphones on blast and love to shop at Lush on 3rd St. Promenade.

All content by Esdras Melgar
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[Photo] The Importance of Street Art

Sonya Curiel, Staff Writer
May 24, 2019
How to Get Over College Rejections

How to Get Over College Rejections

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2019

Tackling Stress and Anxiety in High School

April 28, 2019
Destanee Smith (12th grade)

[Photo] Destanee Smith

April 29, 2019
How to Cure Senioritis

How to Cure Senioritis

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2019
The mural is on the side of a cafe on Venice Blvd. and Lincoln Blvd.

[Photo] Students Paint Community Mural on Venice Blvd

Destiny Clark, Staff Writer
April 24, 2019
LA Clippers Foundation Provides Girls with Free Prom Dresses

LA Clippers Foundation Provides Girls with Free Prom Dresses

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2019
175 students donated blood this semester.

[Photo] Spring Blood Drive

Jacqueline Sanchez, Asst. News Editor
April 24, 2019
Garden Club: Planting Seeds of Hope

Garden Club: Planting Seeds of Hope

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
March 15, 2019
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[Photo] CicLAvia: Bicycle Event Stops at Venice High

March 10, 2019
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Seven Steps to Falling in Love with Yourself

Seven Steps to Falling in Love with Yourself

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2019

Valentine’s Day at Venice High

Julissa Ventureno, Director
February 14, 2019
Four Essential Things To Know Before Becoming an Adult

Four Essential Things To Know Before Becoming an Adult

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2019

Dancing For a Cause: Venice “Think” Dance

Julissa Ventureno and Carmen Perez
February 3, 2019
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[Photo] Science Bowl Prepares for Competition

February 3, 2019

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

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
January 21, 2019

LA Teachers Strike

January 21, 2019
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Junior Makena Cioni talks with government teacher Mr. Soni Loyd during the protest.

[Photo] UTLA Presidential Election

September 19, 2019
Many students protested in solidarity with their teachers.

[Photo] LAUSD Teachers Go On Strike

Destiny Clark, News Reporter
January 27, 2019
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[Photo] UTLA Strike Agreement: How Satisfied Are Teachers?

February 3, 2019
Mr. Rojo marches during teachers' strike January 2019.

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Ms. Zubiri marches in front of Venice High followed by student supporters in teachers' strike January 2019.

[Photo] Venice High School’s Retiring Teachers for 2020

Shia Wade, Staff writer
June 10, 2020
Introvert or Extrovert

[Photo] Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert

December 11, 2018

Theater Review: “I’m Getting Murdered in the Morning”

Sonya Curiel and Ariel Reyes
December 7, 2018
Camryn, Ernesto, Athena (left to right) discuss the How The Body Workshop lesson plan of the day.

5 Venice Students Spark STEM Interest in Kids

Julissa Ventureno, Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2018
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Kaleb Dion Frelix (left) films a scene with actor and creator Kylon Wade (center).

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Bassist plays during Rock Band Club practice.

Rock Band Club

Jacqueline Sanchez and Julissa Ventureno
November 21, 2018
ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

[Photo] Thanksgiving Food Drive

Alicia Valenciana, Reporter
November 21, 2018
ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

ASB helps load the donations gathered in their Food Drive onto a truck.

Drummer and guitarist play during Rock Band Club practice.

Students that are going to receive Jackets of Excellence fill out fitting survey for their jacket.

Jacket of Excellence recipients try on their jackets to make sure that they fit.

[Photo] Jackets of Excellence

December 14, 2018
Students who will receive Jackets of Excellence have a jacket fitting during lunch.

Students who will receive Jackets of Excellence have a jacket fitting during lunch.

Students who will receive Jackets of Excellence have a jacket fitting during lunch.

Students who will receive Jackets of Excellence have a jacket fitting during lunch.

Students who will receive Jackets of Excellence have a jacket fitting during lunch.

WASC workers have meeting with Venice students asking for feedback on Venice High.

[Photo] WASC

December 10, 2018
WASC workers have meeting with Venice students asking for feedback on Venice High.

WASC workers have meeting with Venice students asking for feedback on Venice High.

WASC workers have meeting with Venice students asking for feedback on Venice High.

Ernesto Gonzalez helps students log into the How The Body Workshop website for the day's lesson.

Destiny, Camryn and Athena (left to right) discuss the How The Body Workshop lesson plan of the day.

Students raise their hand to answer a question during the workshop.

Students raise their hand to answer a question during the workshop.

Camryn helps students log into the How The Body Workshop website for the day's lesson.

Poet performs poem about dress code experience during open mic session in the Dress Code Demonstration.

Student addresses crowd during open mic session in the Dress Code demonstration.

[Photo] Students Rally For Changes to the Dress Code

November 12, 2018
Student addresses crowd during open mic session in the Dress Code demonstration.

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