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2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
June 7, 2023
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Food Allergy Awareness
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How to Decompress After AP Exams
How to Decompress After AP Exams
May 15, 2023
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Seniors!! Don’t miss out…
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Check out the Special Edition Senior June Issue!!
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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
Spartan News, Episode 24
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Spartan News, Episode 20
February 20, 2023
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February 15, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 15
January 9, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 14
December 19, 2022
2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
June 7, 2023
Ed Sheerans Leprechaun Status
Ed Sheeran’s Leprechaun Status
April 29, 2023
10 of the Weirdest World Records in the 21st Century
10 of the Weirdest World Records in the 21st Century
April 7, 2023
US actor Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for King Richard onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Will Smith Wins Second Best Actor, Set to Host 96th Academy Awards
April 4, 2023
Ten Movies in Ten Sentences
Ten Movies in Ten Sentences
April 3, 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
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
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
Beneath Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero’s Lyrics is a Deeper Message About Mental Health
Beneath Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero’s Lyrics is a Deeper Message About Mental Health
October 28, 2022
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
Space Xs Starship: Failure or Success
Space X’s Starship: Failure or Success
May 15, 2023
Crisis in Sudan
Crisis in Sudan
May 7, 2023
Ron DeSantis Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
April 18, 2023
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
April 4, 2023
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
April 4, 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 Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
March 12, 2023
Space Xs Starship: Failure or Success
Space X’s Starship: Failure or Success
May 15, 2023
Ron DeSantis Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
April 18, 2023
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
April 4, 2023
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
April 4, 2023
Ohio Train Crash Causes Superpowers
Ohio Train Crash Causes Superpowers
April 4, 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
MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins Announces Retierment in July
MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins Announces Retierment in July
February 24, 2023
Local Indigenous Artist Exposed as White
Local Indigenous Artist Exposed as White
January 22, 2023
One Citys Grade Cut Students Transfer to MMSD
One City’s Grade Cut Students Transfer to MMSD
January 22, 2023
Paul O’Grady: British TV Personality Dies at 67
Paul O’Grady: British TV Personality Dies at 67
April 4, 2023
COVID Makes Huge Resurgence with Second Virus
COVID Makes Huge Resurgence with Second Virus
April 4, 2023
Mark Twain’s Historic Home Vandalized
Mark Twain’s Historic Home Vandalized
April 4, 2023
Letters to Spider-Man Displayed in New York Museum
Letters to Spider-Man Displayed in New York Museum
March 12, 2023
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
March 12, 2023
Ranking Lesser-Known March Holidays
Ranking Lesser-Known March Holidays
April 29, 2023
Where Did All of the Good Superbowl Commercials Go?
Where Did All of the Good Superbowl Commercials Go?
February 27, 2023
GPT-3: A Chatbot Unleashed
GPT-3: A Chatbot Unleashed
January 21, 2023
The Problem With New Years Resolutions
The Problem With New Year’s Resolutions
January 21, 2023
What a charming skeleton. Image by Disney.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is Absolutely a Christmas Movie
December 12, 2022
VPM Sports Update
June 6, 2023
Ultimate Frisbee Announced as Olympic Sport
April 5, 2023
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks through the tunnel prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Tom Brady Returns as Curling Professional
April 4, 2023
Qatar Won The World Cup In Emir of Qatars Backyard
Qatar Won The World Cup In Emir of Qatar’s Backyard
April 4, 2023
I Am Better Than Magnus Carlsen
I Am Better Than Magnus Carlsen
April 4, 2023

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Alexandra Saffman

Alexandra Saffman, Arts & Entertainment Editor

Alexandra (she/her) is a junior and has been part of the Sword and Shield for two years. As one of the Arts and Entertainment editors, she enjoys discovering and reviewing upcoming stories, artists, works, and events. Alexandra is also a part of VPM’s forensics team and is heavily involved in dance outside of school. In her free time she loves to read, watch movies, and hangout with friends.

All content by Alexandra Saffman

My *Correct* Ranking of SZA’s SOS

Alexandra Saffman
February 27, 2023
Attempted Assassination of Imran Khan by Political Rival

Attempted Assassination of Imran Khan by Political Rival

Alexandra Saffman
November 22, 2022

Fran Lebowitz probably thought my friend was stupid…A Review of “An Evening with Fran Lebowitz” at the Overture Center.

Alexandra Saffman
November 22, 2022
Updates: War in Ukraine

Updates: War in Ukraine

Alexandra Saffman
November 11, 2022
Trump Organization on Trial for Criminal Tax Fraud

Trump Organization on Trial for Criminal Tax Fraud

Alexandra Saffman
November 11, 2022

Herschel Walker: Pro-Life or Pro-Convenience?

Alexandra Saffman
October 28, 2022
2023 Dane County Budget

2023 Dane County Budget

Alexandra Saffman
October 27, 2022
https://memorialswordandshield.com/1464/arts-entertainment/madison-museum-of-contemporary-arts-2022-wisconsin-triennial-failed-to-meet-its-mission/

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s 2022 Wisconsin Triennial failed to meet its mission

Alexandra Saffman
October 9, 2022
https://memorialswordandshield.com/1461/arts-entertainment/emmys-highlights/

Emmy’s Highlights

Alexandra Saffman
October 9, 2022
Editors Note: Hello from Your Arts & Entertainment Editors!

Editor’s Note: Hello from Your Arts & Entertainment Editors!

Alexandra Saffman and Ava Kenney
October 9, 2022
Ukraine Holds its Ground While Russia Promises More Offensive Measures

Ukraine Holds its Ground While Russia Promises More Offensive Measures

Alexandra Saffman
October 9, 2022
To expand or not to expand: solutions to the ideological divide in the Supreme Court remain just as contested as the court itself. 

To expand or not to expand: solutions to the ideological divide in the Supreme Court remain just as contested as the court itself. 

Alexandra Saffman
October 9, 2022
Macbeth!

Macbeth!

Alexandra Saffman
October 9, 2022
Top 5 Most Overrated Movies of Summer 2022

Top 5 Most Overrated Movies of Summer 2022

Alexandra Saffman
August 25, 2022
NFT…D – Not Fully Tangible Dream

NFT…D – Not Fully Tangible Dream

Alexandra Saffman
August 25, 2022
2022 Emmy Nominations

2022 Emmy Nominations

Alexandra Saffman
August 25, 2022
Abortion Access in a Post-Roe Wisconsin

Abortion Access in a Post-Roe Wisconsin

Alexandra Saffman
August 25, 2022
The Secret Artists of Kherson

The Secret Artists of Kherson

Alexandra Saffman
August 25, 2022
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