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An Opinion on School Dance Mosh Pits

Amalia Weix October 31, 2023

Like many of our readers, I went to Homecoming early this October. It was my first time attending a school dance since elementary school, since I avoided such things like the actual plague they were during...

A Minority Persons Take On Affirmitive Action

A Minority Person’s Take On Affirmitive Action

Ben Arnoldussen October 31, 2023

Before you read this article, understand that this is simple from one person’s perspective, with one specific set of points of view, experiences, and background.  I was adopted from Vietnam when...

The Generational Shift of the Beauty Industry

Ben Arnoldussen October 31, 2023

Many high school teenagers are conscious of themselves, whether they want to be or not, and growing up doesn’t change the fact that teenagers check themselves in the mirror every once in a while. For...

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Why Turkey Ruins Thanksgiving Dinners

Vince Kim October 31, 2023

46 million whole turkeys can be found on the Thanksgiving dinner tables of American families at Thanksgiving, according to the National Turkey Federation. With inflation rates spiking up the price of a...

TV Shows vs. Movies: Which is Better?

Chloe Reeser and Genevieve Buscher October 31, 2023

In my opinion, watching TV shows is better than watching movies. This is because TV shows are longer, therefore the plot of the story can move at a more realistic pace, making the story better. In addition...

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Amanda Gorman on the Nationwide Spread of Book Banning

Ben Arnoldussen October 31, 2023

Amanda Gorman, the nation’s first Youth Poet Laureate, joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to talk about the uprising of book bans being knocked off the shelves around the country. According to PEN America,...

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! Here are some of my top reasons why this is the best season...

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Exploring the Starbucks Autumn Drinks

Alexandra Saffman September 30, 2023

Exploring Starbucks Seasonal Drinks   It’s finally fall, otherwise known as autumn or, for coffee lovers, pumpkin spice season. To celebrate, I (along with some input from my friends) went...

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 September 30, 2023

With the many different clubs at Vel Phillips Memorial now in session, there are a lot of options when it comes to joining a club of interest or relatability. Thanks to some of our amazing students, Memorial...

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The Definitive Halloween Decoration Ranking

Max Knight September 30, 2023

All holidays have their iconic signifiers and decorations that define the aesthetic of that important date. Some have religious significance, while others simply represent some feeling or image significant...

My Favorite Horror Movie From Someone Who Hates Them

My Favorite Horror Movie From Someone Who Hates Them

Alexandra Saffman September 29, 2023

I cannot watch horror movies. The moment I hear eerie music or am forced to sit through an unusually long scene in the dark, I get up, take a walk, and try to forget what I saw. Blood, ghosts, clowns,...

Taylors Version: Better Than the Originals?

Taylor’s Version: Better Than the Originals?

Hayat Brahmer September 1, 2023

When it comes to comparing Taylor's Version albums to the original there are many different arguments to be made. First, let's talk about why Taylor Swift chose to release Taylor’s Version Albums....

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