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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce; How the Hollywood Engagement Came to Be and What it Means Going Forward

Jamie Hutton October 1, 2025

In the summer of 2023, the entertainment world was undeniably busy. The “Barbenheimer” craze was tearing through the internet and social media, for a time largely overshadowing the WGA and SAG-AFTRA...

Red Bull RB14 / Max Verstappen / Aston Martin Red Bull Racing

Symbolism Behind the Dutch Grand Prix Cups

Emmaline Van Wyk October 1, 2025

The Dutch Grand Prix was held at Zandvoort on August 21st and run for 72 total laps. The winners were Oscar Piastri of McLaren in first, Max Verstappen of Red Bull in second, and Isack Hadjar of Racing...

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NFL Weeks 1-4 Recap: The Brightest Stars and Biggest Duds Through the Quarter-Season Mark

Jamie Hutton October 1, 2025

The 2025-2026 NFL season kicked off on September 4th with no shortage of anticipation. Fans watched eagerly as the Eagles vs. Cowboys game started, only to be surprised with a swift ejection of Eagles...

Chargers Backup QB Trey Lance

NFL Preseason Recap

Jamie Hutton September 1, 2025

As stories wind down and drama concludes, the stage is set for the 2025 NFL season. The month of August is an interesting time to be an NFL fan. As preseason football begins, the long awaited taste of...

Girls' Tennis Schedule

Girls’ Tennis Schedule

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief September 1, 2025

Since we’re in the midst of the girls’ tennis season, here is the schedule for this year:   September 2 - Home vs. Madison East @ 4 p.m. September 4 - Away vs. Sun Prairie West @ 4 p.m. September...

Formula One Mid Season Update

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor June 1, 2025

Formula One has been heating up over the past couple of weeks, with the first quarter of competition almost over! Oscar Piastri leads the world championship, which is something that not many anticipated...

Redbull Drama Strikes Again

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor May 1, 2025

Red Bull is nothing if not consistent this season. LIam Lawson after only two Grand Prix's has been demoted to Alpha Tauri Red Bulls second team and Yuki Tsunoda has taken his place. This came after a...

VPM Spring Sports

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor May 1, 2025

Spring is here! Spartans, the time has finally arrived for warm sun, blistering wind, and the occasional snow storm all within two weeks! With this comes long track meets, exciting baseball games, and...

F1 is Back! Is this WIlliams year?

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor April 1, 2025

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Spring is racing forward Spartans and with it comes a sport we have begun to cover more frequently here at the sword and...

How to Make the Perfect March Madness Bracket

How to Make the Perfect March Madness Bracket

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor April 1, 2025

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.   Hello, my dearest reader. If you are here, then you seek the arcane secrets of the perfect bracket. And before...

The Super Bowl LIX Logo

Eagles Fly High In Super Bowl LIX

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor March 1, 2025

Super Bowl LIX was not quite the back-and-forth showdown that most predicted when the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 9th. The 14-3 Eagles beat the 15-2 Chiefs...

NFL Playoffs Recap

Patrick Mulkey, Co-Editor in Chief, Sports and Co-News Editor February 1, 2025

The NFL playoffs have started! It is that time once again fans, and your team either is looking to go far or planning for next year in hopes to make it. In the NFC, the Lions were looking to take it all,...

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