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2025 Senior Honors Convocation Overview
June 1, 2025
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
June 1, 2025
AP Test Review
June 1, 2025
Spirit Day 2025
Spirit Day 2025
May 1, 2025
AP Exams 2025
AP Exams 2025
May 1, 2025
Black History Month: 10 Hidden Figures in African American History
Black History Month: 10 Hidden Figures in African American History
February 1, 2025
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!! Don't 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
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
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Colby Gutierrez-Kraybill
Summer Reading Recommendations
June 1, 2025
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Michael Coghlan
The Trials and the Purpose of Blame
June 1, 2025
Daredevil is Back! Born Again Review
Daredevil is Back! Born Again Review
April 1, 2025
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. Patrick's 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
Pop Stars Are Taking Over The Summer
Pop Stars Are Taking Over The Summer
September 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
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
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
Leo XIV Elected As New Pope
June 1, 2025
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
June 1, 2025
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, connected to the White House, in which DOGE operates
Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration and DOGE
June 1, 2025
Image attributed to Kevin Hutchinson
Ron Johnson’s Brain Hits Corner of Skull Perfectly In Highly Anticipated Event
April 1, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Democrats Unveil “H.E.L.P. U.S.” Bill
April 1, 2025
Leo XIV Elected As New Pope
June 1, 2025
Sao Paulo Race Clinches Max Verstappen F1 Championship
December 1, 2024
Liam Payne's Death
Liam Payne’s Death
November 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
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
June 1, 2025
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, connected to the White House, in which DOGE operates
Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration and DOGE
June 1, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Democrats Unveil “H.E.L.P. U.S.” Bill
April 1, 2025
Official White House photo from Trump's first term
Trump’s Cabinet So Far
March 1, 2025
A cargo ship.
What Are Tariffs, And Why Is Trump Using Them?
March 1, 2025
MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole
MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole
April 1, 2025
Abundant Life Christian School Shooting
Abundant Life Christian School Shooting
January 1, 2025
The 2024 Electoral College results
2024 Election Recap
December 1, 2024
Election Day Info
Election Day Info
November 1, 2024
Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins
Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins
October 1, 2024
Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?
Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?
December 1, 2024
Redbox Bankruptcy, Whats Next?
Redbox Bankruptcy, Whats Next?
December 1, 2024
A cargo port.
Dock Workers Strike
November 1, 2024
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
Image credit to Watts
Goldfish, A.I., and Propagated Lies
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Michael Coghlan
The Trials and the Purpose of Blame
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Luke Addison
My Disappointment is Immeasurable and My Day is Ruined
May 1, 2025
Steve’s Lava Chicken Song of the Year
May 1, 2025
Image credit to Tim Swinson
Are YA Dystopias Even Dystopias?
May 1, 2025
Formula One Mid Season Update
June 1, 2025
Redbull Drama Strikes Again
May 1, 2025
VPM Spring Sports
May 1, 2025
F1 is Back! Is this WIlliams year?
April 1, 2025
How to Make the Perfect March Madness Bracket
How to Make the Perfect March Madness Bracket
April 1, 2025

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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor

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PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue

PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
June 1, 2025
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, connected to the White House, in which DOGE operates

Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration and DOGE

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
June 1, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

Democrats Unveil “H.E.L.P. U.S.” Bill

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole

MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
A cargo ship.

What Are Tariffs, And Why Is Trump Using Them?

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
The Super Bowl LIX Logo

Eagles Fly High In Super Bowl LIX

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Elon Musk, head of DOGE

DOGE, Explained

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
President Trump at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before the inauguration.

Trump Inaugurated As 47th President, Issues Executive Orders

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2025
Ohio State Defeats Notre Dame In First 12-Team CFP Championship

Ohio State Defeats Notre Dame In First 12-Team CFP Championship

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2025
President-elect Trump at his trial in which he was charged for falsifying business records.

Where Trump’s Legal Cases Stand

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
January 1, 2025
Official White House Photo from 2019.

President-elect Trump’s Cabinet Picks

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

December Editor’s Note!

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
The 2024 Electoral College results

2024 Election Recap

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
Memorial WR/DB Jordan Elliot makes a leaping catch in the endzone

Memorial Football Wraps Up An Impressive Season

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
December 1, 2024
Left: Tim Walz (D-MN), Right: JD Vance (R-OH)

Vance & Walz Face Off In Vice Presidential Debate

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Election Day Info

Election Day Info

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
November 1, 2024
Memorial Football Starts Off Strong

Memorial Football Starts Off Strong

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins

Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Harris and Trump Face Off In Presidential Debate

Harris and Trump Face Off In Presidential Debate

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
The Trump photo is from Gage Skidmore, and the Musk photo is from Debbie Rowe.

Elon Musk Interviews Trump on X

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor
September 1, 2024
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