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Ending The School Year On a Good Note
Ending The School Year On a Good Note
May 1, 2024
Make This Summer Count!
Make This Summer Count!
May 1, 2024
AP Testing
AP Testing
May 1, 2024
Earth Day 2024: Celebrate With 10 DIY Upcycling Projects!
Earth Day 2024: Celebrate With 10 DIY Upcycling Projects!
May 1, 2024
Why You Dont Need Water To Live
Why You Don’t Need Water To Live
April 1, 2024
Lewis Howard Latimer
Black History Month Spotlight: Lewis Howard Latimer
February 5, 2024
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
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
Abigail!
Abigail!
May 1, 2024
A Literary Analysis of Garfield as a Piece of Media
A Literary Analysis of Garfield as a Piece of Media
April 1, 2024
The Fall of Hannah Montana
The Fall of Hannah Montana
April 1, 2024
Green Eggs and Ham: Consumerist Indoctrination
Green Eggs and Ham: Consumerist Indoctrination
April 1, 2024
A Timeless Performance — Les Misérables at Overture
A Timeless Performance — Les Misérables at Overture
March 6, 2024
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
7 St. Patricks Day Facts You May Not Know
7 St. Patrick’s Day Facts You May Not Know
March 1, 2024
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
Back And Better Than Ever: The Diary of Alicia Keys 20
Back And Better Than Ever: The Diary of Alicia Keys 20
December 1, 2023
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
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
Pro-Palestine Encampments Form at Campuses Across U.S.
Pro-Palestine Encampments Form at Campuses Across U.S.
May 1, 2024
The Future of Mining
The Future of Mining
May 1, 2024
France Bans All Soup to Prevent Mona Lisa Damage
France Bans All Soup to Prevent Mona Lisa Damage
April 1, 2024
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
April 1, 2024
The Negatives of AI (Written by ChatGPT)
The Negatives of AI (Written by ChatGPT)
April 1, 2024
France Bans All Soup to Prevent Mona Lisa Damage
France Bans All Soup to Prevent Mona Lisa Damage
April 1, 2024
COP28: Moving Towards Renewable Energy
COP28: Moving Towards Renewable Energy
January 1, 2024
Israel-Hamas War Continues
Israel-Hamas War Continues
January 1, 2024
War Between Russia and Ukraine Continues
War Between Russia and Ukraine Continues
December 1, 2023
Conflict Erupts In Israel and Gaza
Conflict Erupts In Israel and Gaza
November 1, 2023
Pro-Palestine Encampments Form at Campuses Across U.S.
Pro-Palestine Encampments Form at Campuses Across U.S.
May 1, 2024
Mr. Beast For President in 2032
Mr. Beast For President in 2032
April 1, 2024
Biden Is Now Legally Taylor Swift
Biden Is Now Legally “Taylor Swift”
April 1, 2024
Oklahoma Non-Binary Teen Dies After Altercation With Classmates
Oklahoma Non-Binary Teen Dies After Altercation With Classmates
March 1, 2024
Social Media CEOs Questioned By Senate
February 1, 2024
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
April 1, 2024
Artist Chosen for New UW CDIS Installation
Artist Chosen for New UW CDIS Installation
March 1, 2024
Neo-Nazi Group Marches Down State Street
Neo-Nazi Group Marches Down State Street
December 1, 2023
Joshua Pleasnick Released on Signature Bond in WI Capitol Case
Joshua Pleasnick Released on Signature Bond in WI Capitol Case
November 1, 2023
Death at the Ironman
Death at the Ironman
October 1, 2023
104-Year-Old Sky Diver Breaks Record
104-Year-Old Sky Diver Breaks Record
March 1, 2024
Signing Elf Allows Deaf Girl to Meet Santa for the First Time
Signing Elf Allows Deaf Girl to Meet Santa for the First Time
January 1, 2024
Back And Better Than Ever: The Diary of Alicia Keys 20
Back And Better Than Ever: The Diary of Alicia Keys 20
December 1, 2023
Wednesday Breakfast Club at Grandmas after Student Death
Wednesday Breakfast Club at Grandma’s after Student Death
December 1, 2023
Claudia Goldin: Third Woman to Win Nobel Prize
Claudia Goldin: Third Woman to Win Nobel Prize
November 1, 2023
In Stars and Time: A Masterclass In Ludonarrative Harmony
In Stars and Time: A Masterclass In Ludonarrative Harmony
May 1, 2024
Why Thin Wheats Are Better Than Wheat Thins
Why Thin Wheats Are Better Than Wheat Thins
April 1, 2024
Why School News Officers Should Be Paid
Why School News Officers Should Be Paid
April 1, 2024
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Why the US Should Go To War With Britain Again
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8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them
8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them
March 1, 2024
A Look At Caitlin Clarks Recent Impact On Womens Basketball
A Look At Caitlin Clark’s Recent Impact On Women’s Basketball
May 1, 2024
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 14: Shohei Ohtani answers questions and Ippei Mizuhara translates during the Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers Press Conference at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors leaves the court after being ejected from their game against the Sacramento Kings during Game Two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on April 17, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Referees Eject NBA Superstars for Breathing
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Breaking: LeBron James Reads the Second Page
Breaking: LeBron James Reads the Second Page
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Black History Month Spotlight: Lewis Howard Latimer

Anvika Annyapu • February 5, 2024

Throughout history, several figures have been swept under the radar. During Black History Month, in collaboration with Spartan News and BSU, every week, we will spotlight an underrecognized Black figure...

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