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Kara Barragan

Kara Barragan, Photographer

My name is Kara Barragan and this is my fourth and final year with the Crusader. As a freshman I was on the lookout for an outlet where I could put out my work to the BVH community and when I walked up to that school newspaper stand at orientation, my life changed forever. With the Crusader, I’ve grown immensely in my writing, managing and communicative skills, and art. My developed expertise lies in my action photography, digital design and art, and sport reporting. 

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The fast-approaching future can be intimidating to many high schoolers. Senior Madison Geering writes about how, although one may face turbulence along the way, life is bound to turn out alright in the end.

[Photo] A turbulent takeoff

May 15, 2021
The flag reading BLACK JOY was held in the crowd that waited for the verdict, which was filmed by CNN and aired on TV. This verdict was televised on several news sources on April 20.

This is only the start

Kara Barragan, Photographer
April 21, 2021

Change your tune

Nadia Martinez and Kara Barragan
April 18, 2021
Its okay to be selfish; self love is beautiful. You should never find shame in this form of love, because only you know how to purely love yourself.

What IKEA taught me about love

Kara Barragan, Photographer
March 5, 2021
Album art for Saving Face by Ian Kearns. The EP was released on all music platforms this year.

Review: Ian Kearns’ coming-of-age EP release, ‘Saving Face’

Kara Barragan, Photographer
March 2, 2021
Transmission of the virus is unavoidable if students return to campus. Schools should not be reopened, due to the fact that students and staff members would be putting their lives at risk.

[Photo] Yes/No: Should students return to school?

March 1, 2021
As of Dec. 14, the “No Credit Due to the Pandemic” (NCP) grade policy was put into effect by Sweetwater Union High School District officials. The purpose of the grading policy is to allow teachers to issue an NCP grade, instead of an F.

[Photo] Yes/ No: Is SUHSD’s new grading policy an appropriate response to increased failing rates?

January 19, 2021
Photo taken during 2019-2020 school year. Junior, Rachel Cepe hits the puck towards the opposing team’s end at an earlier match during their season.

On-campus conditioning postponed, girls’ field hockey forced to leave BVH fields

Kara Barragan, Photographer
December 20, 2020
All of my surroundings seem less distracting when listening to this simple sound. Working isnt a dread, and it is more comforting and relaxing than ever.

Pink is the new white

Kara Barragan, Photographer
December 16, 2020
I picture in my head an open field of neatly trimmed grass and my body— laying there peacefully, draped with a beautiful, flowy white gown.

Coping with my death anxiety

Kara Barragan, Photographer
December 9, 2020
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[Photo] It’s okay to take your time

December 5, 2020
I can’t help but feel hesitant before answering one of his incoming calls. Not a day passes where I feel awful when I hang up. I feel like a fraud.

[Photo] It’s appreciation, not love

December 7, 2020
BVH psychologist Martha Ingham, Ed.D., sits in her office at BVH. Ingham frequents BVH 5 days a week to finish her work.

BVH nurse and psychologist take on new routines amid pandemic

Kara Barragan, Photographer
November 29, 2020
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[Photo] Yes/No: Should the voting age be lowered to 17?

November 18, 2020
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[Photo] Stepping away from “social” media

November 5, 2020
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[Photo] Continuing religious practices during quarantine

November 3, 2020
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[Photo] SUHSD prepares faculty to use Zoom as an conferencing platform

October 27, 2020
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My first near-death experience

September 15, 2020
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[Photo] Overcoming mental hardships during lockdown

May 13, 2020
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[Photo] The Coronavirus outbreak is no excuse to be xenophobic

March 14, 2020
Junior Faith Talamantez speaks to the SUHSD board about the role the IB coordinator plays in her development as a student.

[Photo] SUHSD responds to backlash over potential removal of IB coordinator position

March 6, 2020
Point guard and junior, Damajae “DJ” Sanders (right) drives down the court to Mater Dei’s hoop. In the end, Bonita fell short with a score of 76-87.

Barons fall to third

Kara Barragan, Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
BVH boys’ soccer forward Isaac Escamilla (7) looks for an opening in the SOH defense. The team lost 4-2 on the day, marking their first defeat at home all season.

[Photo] Boys soccer faces first home game loss of the season

January 30, 2020
IB student and junior Faith Talamantez stands midsentence at the podium in the SUHSD board room. Talamantez used the time allotted to her to express why she believes the IB program is important.

[Photo] BVH IB community responds to SUHSD administration after proposed IB funding cuts

January 20, 2020
Junior Ricardo Castillo buds heads with an opponent from Mater Dei during one of the many matches on Dec. 12th. The match ended with the Barons taking the win with a score of 66-10.

[Photo] BVH is sole Californian team at Arizona wrestling tournament

December 20, 2019
Boys’ tennis coach Lisa Tacher speaks to what were prospective team members of the 2018 season, at a meeting in Jan. 2018. She will now once again coach at BVH.

[Photo] Boys’ tennis coach of 2017-2018 returns for 2019-2020 season

December 10, 2019
The boys varsity volleyball team practice in the BVH gym. In the back shows one of the posters saying, CRASH THE BOARDS, in bolded letters.

A boost of encouragement

Kara Barragan and Angelina Ruckman
December 5, 2019
A future filmmakers distress

A future filmmaker’s distress

Kara Barragan, Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
This is for us

‘This is for us’

Kara Barragan, Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
Senior Samuel Metta writes down a list of due dates told by IB Literature HL 2 teacher Eric Helle during his fifth period class. The background shows an array of college benners that have been in Helles classroom since her began teaching.

[Photo] BVH seniors gear up for college life

October 12, 2019
Freshman Kevin Ituriaga takes a look at an email sent through Jupiter regarding a Wellness Wednesday message. This message focused on the sopic of suicide prevention, since the week it was sent (Sep. 9-13) was National Suicide Prevention Week.

[Photo] BVH introduces Wellness Wednesday program

September 20, 2019
One of the slips given to the many students at the conference that reads: How has being a journalist changed your perspective on the world?

A journalist, an audience of freshmen and a conference

Kara Barragan , Sports Editor
May 3, 2019
A call for transparency

A call for transparency

Kara Barragan, Sports Editor
April 26, 2019
Assistant principal, Carlos Saucedo, tells a group of freshman to leave the field during a walk-out, while he had told others if they were on the field that they couldnt leave.

[Photo] BVH students organize walkout after shooter threats

April 16, 2019

Care a Little

Kara Barragan, Sports Editor
February 3, 2019
Boys Varsity Cross Country freshmen Samuel Hernandez [left] and senior Christian Mason [middle] run their last stretch to the finish line. Partnered by and Olympian runner to the far right. XC had to run two laps with all teams at Rohr Park on Nov. 9th.

Cross country dominates at League Finals

Kara Barragan, Web Editor
November 18, 2018
Edelina Bagaporo demonstrates putting on her homemade lip gloss that she markets at school under her brand “intrntgrl.cosmetics.”

One-hundred-twelve lip glosses and counting

Kara Barragan, Web Editor
November 18, 2018
Senior Shae-Lin Carr sings the song Seventeen from the cast recording of the musical Heathers. She is rehearsing the second act of the Off Broadway production at Party Fitness Studio, in preparation for their first show on November 17th, 2018.

Taking the Lead!

Kara Barragan, Web Editor
November 16, 2018
All school participants being announced of those who had won at a trophy ceremony during 5th period.

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A student from Sweetwater High School raises his hands in the air in response to his schools victory after a game.

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A student from Mar Vista High School lounges at the sidelines waiting for the game taking place to finish.

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San Ysidro High participants and aids cheer on their team participating in a soccer game.

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A mother pulls her of a child from San Ysidro High School (#2), along with her to the opposing side of the field.

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A mother of a child participating in the Unified Sports Soccer game cheers them on.

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Greaser stands, smiling after finding out that him and his clan won the costume contest.

Barons put on their costumes for Halloween

Kara Barragan, Web Editor
November 4, 2018
Make Time Count

Make Time Count

Kara Barragan, Web Editor
October 28, 2018
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