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Sword & Shield

The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

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February Editor’s Note – Welcome to Second Semester!
Max Knight, Editor-in-Chief • February 1, 2025
January Editor’s Note
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • January 1, 2025
December Editor’s Note!
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • December 1, 2024
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Emilia Perez and the Limits of Awards Ceremonies
Max Knight February 1, 2025

On January 23rd, 2025, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced to the world— an announcement which, in a typical year, I...

Getting to Know The Cast of “Something Rotten”
Max Knight February 1, 2025

With February upon us, that means another annual event is almost here: VPM Drama’s winter musical! This year, VPM is putting on a production...

What’s Next For Marvel In 2025?
Ben Thom February 1, 2025

Marvel. THE most successful film franchise has been floundering recently. Although box office hits such as Deadpool & Wolverine and critical...

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Norovirus Outbreak
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • February 1, 2025
History of Valentine’s Day
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • February 1, 2025
NFL Playoffs Recap
Patrick Mulkey, Co-Editor in Chief, Sports and Co-News Editor • February 1, 2025
Ohio State Defeats Notre Dame In First 12-Team CFP Championship
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • February 1, 2025
The 2024 F1 Season just ended, but 2025’s just began
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • January 1, 2025
Spartan Winter Sports Start Now!
Patrick Mulkey, Co-Editor in Chief, Sports and Co-News Editor • January 1, 2025
Memorial Football Wraps Up An Impressive Season
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • December 1, 2024
President Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before the inauguration.
Trump Inaugurated As 47th President, Issues Executive Orders
Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor • February 1, 2025

On January 20th at noon Eastern, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated, once again, as our 47th President. After completing a remarkable political...

Norovirus Outbreak
Norovirus Outbreak
Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor • February 1, 2025

Although winter is coming to an end, at least in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere, winter illnesses are still running rampant, especially...

Trump Ostracizes Allies In his Inauguration
Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor • February 1, 2025

On January 20th the US swore in our new president Donald J. Trump and with him his sweeping new foreign affairs policy that helped him win office....

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Emilia Perez and the Limits of Awards Ceremonies
Max Knight February 1, 2025

On January 23rd, 2025, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced to the world— an announcement which, in a typical year, I...

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