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Fiction Book Club Spotlight

Fiction Book Club Spotlight

Varnika Arianathan, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 1, 2025

Are you interested in fantasy, mystery, romance, or thriller novels? Do you want to find a relaxed, friendly group of friends to discuss your latest read with? Whatever kind of fiction or fun you’re...

Spartan Youth Service: VPM's Biggest Club

Spartan Youth Service: VPM’s Biggest Club

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

Are you looking for a club to join? Friends to make? A way to get a bunch of volunteer hours while having fun? If so, Spartan Youth Service is the perfect place for you! Spartan Youth Service, or SYS,...

AP Exam Registration

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

May feels like a long while away, but it’s already time to start registering for AP exams! The deadline to register and submit the $40 payment without penalty fees per exam is October 19, and for those...

Homecoming Week At VPM

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

It’s that time of year again: homecoming is just around the corner! The dance will be from 7:30-10:30 P.M. at VPM on October 4th, while the pep rally takes place the day before, giving students a shortened...

VPM's Best Lunch Options

VPM’s Best Lunch Options

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

For many, one of the highlights of going to Memorial is its proximity to a variety of food and shopping options. From Dave’s Hot Chicken to a warm bowl of pho from Saigon Noodles, you can find a group...

Guide to AP Classes

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

For everyone in the process of finalizing their schedule, underclassmen especially, here’s a guide to AP classes if you’ve never taken one before, so you know what to expect.  AP stands for Advanced...

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...

2025 Senior Honors Convocation Overview

Max Knight June 1, 2025

Every year, Memorial holds an honors convocation to celebrate students who have been awarded scholarships or honors by the school. This year, the Fifty-Eighth Scholastic Honors and Awards Convocation was...

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Amalia Weix June 1, 2025

VPM Drama absolutely knocked it out of the park with their production of The Grown-Ups. It’s a very well-written play, and was further elevated by the amazing performances of the cast. Everyone did a...

2025 Demonstration of Learning Preview

2025 Demonstration of Learning Preview

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor June 1, 2025

It’s that time of year, Spartans! With around a week left of school, we just have to finish our semesterly Demonstration of Learning, or DoL, before we can enjoy our summer. Here’s this year’s DoL...

AP Test Review

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

School is almost over for the Spartans and the AP tests have come and went. I was lucky enough to take five of them and will be sharing the good, the bad and the ugly about the AP exams this year. To start,...

AP Testing 2025: A New Era of Digital Exams

AP Testing 2025: A New Era of Digital Exams

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor June 1, 2025

After weeks of studying, late nights, and countless flashcards, AP testing season has officially ended! Congratulations to all the Memorial students who took an AP test or class this year. AP tests are...

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