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Freshmen First Impression Of VPM
Freshmen First Impression Of VPM
October 1, 2023
The Construction Saga Continues
The Construction Saga Continues
October 1, 2023
Time To Fall Into The New Season
Time To “Fall” Into The New Season
October 1, 2023
Homecoming Dance and Week Plans!!!
Homecoming Dance and Week Plans!!!
October 1, 2023
Picture Retakes
October 1, 2023
Check out the Special Edition Senior June Issue!!
June 1, 2023
Seniors!! Dont miss out...
Seniors!! Don’t miss out…
May 14, 2023
Some Things to Know about the Construction
Some Things to Know about the Construction
August 26, 2022
Who was Vel Phillips?
Who was Vel Phillips?
August 6, 2022
August 4th, Contruction Zone
Construction Zone; August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
Some Things to Know about the Construction
Some Things to Know about the Construction
August 26, 2022
Who was Vel Phillips?
Who was Vel Phillips?
August 6, 2022
Students: Vote Here for Your Favorite VPM shirt!
Students: Vote Here for Your Favorite VPM shirt!
August 1, 2022
The Construction Saga Continues
The Construction Saga Continues
October 1, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 2
September 18, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 1: Welcome back Spartans!
September 11, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 0 (Freshmen Episode!)
September 1, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 24
April 5, 2023
2023 Autumn Playlist
2023 Autumn Playlist
October 3, 2023
5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
October 3, 2023
History of Halloween!!
History of Halloween!!
October 1, 2023
6 Horror Movies, New and Old, to Set The Season With
6 Horror Movies, New and Old, to Set The Season With
September 30, 2023
IMDbs Nine Best Halloween Episodes that You Can Binge Year-Round
IMDb’s Nine Best Halloween Episodes that You Can Binge Year-Round
September 30, 2023
Top 3 Summer Tik Tok Food Trends
Top 3 Summer Tik Tok Food Trends
August 25, 2022
Pumpkin Muffins
Best Costco Muffin Flavors, Ranked
August 25, 2022
5 Simple Snacks for Student Athletes to Eat Before, Between, or After a Sports Activity
5 Simple Snacks for Student Athletes to Eat Before, Between, or After a Sports Activity
August 4, 2022
History of Halloween!!
History of Halloween!!
October 1, 2023
Musk vs. Zuck
Musk vs. Zuck
August 31, 2023
Holodomor: How Stalin Starved Ukraine to Death
Holodomor: How Stalin Starved Ukraine to Death
August 25, 2022
Who was Vel Phillips?
Who was Vel Phillips?
August 6, 2022
2023 Autumn Playlist
2023 Autumn Playlist
October 3, 2023
My *Correct* Ranking of SZA’s SOS
February 27, 2023
Rihanna is Back: and Controversial?
Rihanna is Back: and Controversial?
February 27, 2023
Grammys Recap
Grammys Recap
February 26, 2023
Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)
Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)
November 13, 2022
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
The Republican Primaries
The Republican Primaries
October 1, 2023
U.S. vs Google Monopoly Case
U.S. vs Google Monopoly Case
October 1, 2023
Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
October 1, 2023
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Morocco
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Morocco
October 1, 2023
Death at the Ironman
Death at the Ironman
October 1, 2023
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Morocco
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Morocco
October 1, 2023
Crisis in Sudan
Crisis in Sudan
May 7, 2023
In Response to a Recent Study, Scientists Announce That Everything You Love Is Bad for You (ChatGPT)
In Response to a Recent Study, Scientists Announce That Everything You Love Is Bad for You (ChatGPT)
April 4, 2023
ChatGPT: The Language Model Thats Taking Over the World, One Conversation at a Time
ChatGPT: The Language Model That’s Taking Over the World, One Conversation at a Time
April 4, 2023
War in Ukraine Suddenly Stops
War in Ukraine Suddenly Stops
April 4, 2023
The Republican Primaries
The Republican Primaries
October 1, 2023
Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
October 1, 2023
First 2024 GOP Presidential Primary Debate
First 2024 GOP Presidential Primary Debate
September 2, 2023
Potential UPS Strike Resolved with Teamsters Union Resolution
Potential UPS Strike Resolved with Teamsters Union Resolution
September 2, 2023
The Elephant and Donkey Of Politics: Where Did They Start?
The Elephant and Donkey Of Politics: Where Did They Start?
September 1, 2023
Death at the Ironman
Death at the Ironman
October 1, 2023
Challenging Start to MMSD School Year with Bus Mishaps
Challenging Start to MMSD School Year with Bus Mishaps
October 1, 2023
3 Generations, 1 Family, 1 College
3 Generations, 1 Family, 1 College
October 1, 2023
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Tunnels: The New MMSD Transport Network
April 3, 2023
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
March 12, 2023
Indonesian Siblings Remove 2.6 Million Pounds of Trash from Rivers
October 1, 2023
82-Foot Long Dinosaur Found in Portugal Backyard
82-Foot Long Dinosaur Found in Portugal Backyard
October 1, 2023
3 Generations, 1 Family, 1 College
3 Generations, 1 Family, 1 College
October 1, 2023
Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Wins European Gold
Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Wins European Gold
September 2, 2023
After 14 Years in a Lake Wisconsin Locals Wedding Ring is Found
After 14 Years in a Lake Wisconsin Local’s Wedding Ring is Found
September 2, 2023
5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
October 3, 2023
Pumpkin Spice. Its here! by Indrid__Cold is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Exploring the Starbucks Autumn Drinks
October 1, 2023
Just Because You Cant Relate Doesnt Mean You Should Say No
Just Because You Can’t Relate Doesn’t Mean You Should Say No
October 1, 2023
An adaptation of the following works: Halloween decoration by Free Flower is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Halloween Decorations by www.metaphoricalplatypus.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Halloween decorations. by MIKI Yoshihito. (#mikiyoshihito) is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Halloween Decorations by www.metaphoricalplatypus.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
The Definitive Halloween Decoration Ranking
October 1, 2023
My Favorite Horror Movie From Someone Who Hates Them
My Favorite Horror Movie From Someone Who Hates Them
September 29, 2023
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 9, 2023 Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open REUTERS/Mike Segar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
US Open Highlights
October 1, 2023
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 18: A view of the MLB 2022 Postseason logo prior to game one of the National League Championship Series at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
MLB Postseason Picture
October 1, 2023
Mansfield Stadium Gets a New Look
Mansfield Stadium Gets a New Look
October 1, 2023
Join Memorial Mountain Biking Team
Join Memorial Mountain Biking Team
October 1, 2023
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 10: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a touchdown pass to Romeo Doubs (not pictured) against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
NFL Highlights: Love Leads Pack, Dolphins Write New History
October 1, 2023

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Editor's Notes
October Editor's Note: Happy Spooky Season!
Alexandra Saffman and Monika Jeraj • September 30, 2023
September Editors Note: Welcome to a New School Year!
September Editor's Note: Welcome to a New School Year!
Vince Kim, Sports Editor • August 31, 2023
Editors Note: Happy End of the School Year!
Editor's Note: Happy End of the School Year!
Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor • May 2, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
2023 Autumn Playlist
2023 Autumn Playlist
Sophia Jiang • October 3, 2023

Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran we fell in love in october by girl in red October by Alessia Cara September by Earth, Wind, and Fire...

5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
Sophia Jiang • October 3, 2023

It’s finally here! Cardigans, leggings, boots, beanie hats, pumpkins, apples, and the season that ironically feels warmer than summer. Autumn!...

History of Halloween!!
History of Halloween!!
Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor • October 1, 2023

When we think of Halloween we think of trick or treating, parties, and costumes. However, feasting on chocolates and banging on doors asking...

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This year's US Open Tennis Championships have been very exciting and groundbreaking. Here's what you need to know. The top male singles players...

MLB Postseason Picture
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Mansfield Stadium Gets a New Look
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Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election, Republicans are scrambling to find a candidate to face Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden. Current...

U.S. vs Google Monopoly Case
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Since the 2000’s, Google has been eating up and buying more and more companies within the ad tech space with companies like DoubleClick, Invite...

Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
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A Philadelphia police officer was charged with murder after he fatally shot a 27-year old man on August 14. Eddie Irizarry was driving his Toyota...

5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
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5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season
Sophia Jiang • October 3, 2023

It’s finally here! Cardigans, leggings, boots, beanie hats, pumpkins, apples, and the season that ironically feels warmer than summer. Autumn!...

Pumpkin Spice. Its here! by Indrid__Cold is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Exploring the Starbucks Autumn Drinks
Alexandra Saffman • October 1, 2023
Just Because You Cant Relate Doesnt Mean You Should Say No
Just Because You Can't Relate Doesn't Mean You Should Say No
Ben Arnoldussen • October 1, 2023
An adaptation of the following works: Halloween decoration by Free Flower is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Halloween Decorations by www.metaphoricalplatypus.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Halloween decorations. by MIKI Yoshihito. (#mikiyoshihito) is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse. Halloween Decorations by www.metaphoricalplatypus.com is licensed under CC BY 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/?ref=openverse.
The Definitive Halloween Decoration Ranking
Max Knight • October 1, 2023
My Favorite Horror Movie From Someone Who Hates Them
My Favorite Horror Movie From Someone Who Hates Them
Alexandra Saffman • September 29, 2023

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