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Why You Dont Need Water To Live
Why You Don’t Need Water To Live
April 1, 2024
The Easiest Way to get 100% in any Class
The Easiest Way to get 100% in any Class
April 1, 2024
Why Is Asher Willis In All My Clubs
Why Is Asher Willis In All My Clubs
April 1, 2024
Addams Family Reveiw
Addams Family Reveiw
March 1, 2024
Why You Should Be Excited For March
Why You Should Be Excited For March
March 1, 2024
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!! Dont 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
Who was Vel Phillips?
Who was Vel Phillips?
August 6, 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
A Literary Analysis of Garfield as a Piece of Media
A Literary Analysis of Garfield as a Piece of Media
April 1, 2024
The Fall of Hannah Montana
The Fall of Hannah Montana
April 1, 2024
Green Eggs and Ham: Consumerist Indoctrination
Green Eggs and Ham: Consumerist Indoctrination
April 1, 2024
A Timeless Performance — Les Misérables at Overture
A Timeless Performance — Les Misérables at Overture
March 6, 2024
Addams Family Reveiw
Addams Family Reveiw
March 1, 2024
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. Patricks 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
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
Grammys Recap
Grammys Recap
February 26, 2023
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
France Bans All Soup to Prevent Mona Lisa Damage
France Bans All Soup to Prevent Mona Lisa Damage
April 1, 2024
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
April 1, 2024
The Negatives of AI (Written by ChatGPT)
The Negatives of AI (Written by ChatGPT)
April 1, 2024
Mr. Beast For President in 2032
Mr. Beast For President in 2032
April 1, 2024
Biden Is Now Legally Taylor Swift
Biden Is Now Legally “Taylor Swift”
April 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
Israel-Hamas War Continues
Israel-Hamas War Continues
January 1, 2024
War Between Russia and Ukraine Continues
War Between Russia and Ukraine Continues
December 1, 2023
Conflict Erupts In Israel and Gaza
Conflict Erupts In Israel and Gaza
November 1, 2023
Mr. Beast For President in 2032
Mr. Beast For President in 2032
April 1, 2024
Biden Is Now Legally Taylor Swift
Biden Is Now Legally “Taylor Swift”
April 1, 2024
Oklahoma Non-Binary Teen Dies After Altercation With Classmates
Oklahoma Non-Binary Teen Dies After Altercation With Classmates
March 1, 2024
Social Media CEOs Questioned By Senate
February 1, 2024
Prospective Mars Plane Receives NASA Funding
Prospective Mars Plane Receives NASA Funding
February 1, 2024
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
UW-Madison Predicts 0% Acceptance Rate for 2025
April 1, 2024
Artist Chosen for New UW CDIS Installation
Artist Chosen for New UW CDIS Installation
March 1, 2024
Neo-Nazi Group Marches Down State Street
Neo-Nazi Group Marches Down State Street
December 1, 2023
Joshua Pleasnick Released on Signature Bond in WI Capitol Case
Joshua Pleasnick Released on Signature Bond in WI Capitol Case
November 1, 2023
Death at the Ironman
Death at the Ironman
October 1, 2023
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
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
Wednesday Breakfast Club at Grandmas after Student Death
Wednesday Breakfast Club at Grandma’s after Student Death
December 1, 2023
Claudia Goldin: Third Woman to Win Nobel Prize
Claudia Goldin: Third Woman to Win Nobel Prize
November 1, 2023
Why Thin Wheats Are Better Than Wheat Thins
Why Thin Wheats Are Better Than Wheat Thins
April 1, 2024
Why School News Officers Should Be Paid
Why School News Officers Should Be Paid
April 1, 2024
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Why the US Should Go To War With Britain Again
April 1, 2024
8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them
8 Common Logical Fallacies and How To Avoid Them
March 1, 2024
What Should Win and What Will Win At This Years Oscars
What Should Win and What Will Win At This Year’s Oscars
March 1, 2024
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Referees Eject NBA Superstars for Breathing
April 1, 2024
Breaking: LeBron James Reads the Second Page
Breaking: LeBron James Reads the Second Page
April 1, 2024
Caitlin Clark Single Handedly Destroys the Detroit Pistons
Caitlin Clark Single Handedly Destroys the Detroit Pistons
April 1, 2024
NBA All-Star Weekend Controversy
NBA All-Star Weekend Controversy
March 3, 2024
Back-To-Back: Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl 58
Back-To-Back: Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl 58
March 3, 2024

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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial
Sophia Jiang

Sophia Jiang, Editor-in-Chief of Staff

Sophia Jiang (s/h/h) is a senior. Her favorite parts of the Sword & Shield include reading her peers' articles, writing student life updates, and managing the website! She enjoys playing piano and violin and is also a part of the VPM tennis and track teams.

All content by Sophia Jiang
Two Student Editors Discuss Inspiration, the Writing Process, and How to Deal With Writers Block

Two Student Editors Discuss Inspiration, the Writing Process, and How to Deal With Writer’s Block

Max Knight and Sophia Jiang
December 1, 2023
MMSD Climate Action Letter: Sign Now!

MMSD Climate Action Letter: Sign Now!

Sophia Jiang
October 26, 2023
2023 Autumn Playlist

2023 Autumn Playlist

Sophia Jiang
October 3, 2023
5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season

5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Season

Sophia Jiang
October 3, 2023
11 VPM Seniors Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

11 VPM Seniors Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

Sophia Jiang
September 29, 2023
End of Semester Countdown!

End of Semester Countdown!

Sophia Jiang
January 14, 2023
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Vote on the MSG2TEENS Driving Safety Contest Winner!

Sophia Jiang and Anvika Annyapu
January 14, 2023
New Years Crossword Puzzle 2023

New Year’s Crossword Puzzle 2023

Sophia Jiang
January 14, 2023
Your EICs Want to Wish You a Happy New Year!

Your EICs Want to Wish You a Happy New Year!

Sophia Jiang, Anvika Annyapu, and Olivia Zhu
January 14, 2023
Founder and CEO Ben Arnoldussen wearing his custom rings and necklaces.(Courtesy of Ben Arnoldussen)

Interview with Teen CEO and Founder of Calvagna Jewelry: Ben Arnoldussen

Sophia Jiang
November 13, 2022
Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)

Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)

Sophia Jiang
November 13, 2022
Join COSHA (Coalition of Student Health Advocates) in its next advocacy project: Nutritional Photovoice!

Join COSHA (Coalition of Student Health Advocates) in its next advocacy project: Nutritional Photovoice!

Sophia Jiang
November 6, 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

Sophia Jiang
October 28, 2022
Lunchroom Worker Shortages in MMSD and their Impact on School Food Nutrition

Lunchroom Worker Shortages in MMSD and their Impact on School Food Nutrition

Sophia Jiang
October 28, 2022
Non-Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Songs

Non-Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Songs

Sophia Jiang
October 27, 2022
Best Quotes from Taylor Swifts Midnights Album

Best Quotes from Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album

Sophia Jiang
October 27, 2022
MMSD Board of Education Votes in Support of Specific Water Access Policy Language

MMSD Board of Education Votes in Support of Specific Water Access Policy Language

Sophia Jiang
October 9, 2022
2022 October Playlist

2022 October Playlist

Sophia Jiang
October 9, 2022
Memorial Tennis Girls Fight Hard at Conference

Memorial Tennis Girls Fight Hard at Conference

Sophia Jiang
October 8, 2022
Pumpkin Muffins

Best Costco Muffin Flavors, Ranked

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Spartan Athletes Answer: Describe your Sport in 5 Words!

Spartan Athletes Answer: Describe your Sport in 5 Words!

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Which is Better: Short or Long Videos?

Which is Better: Short or Long Videos?

Sophia Jiang and Vince Kim
August 25, 2022
Pens vs. Pencils: The Ultimate Writing Utensil Showdown

Pens vs. Pencils: The Ultimate Writing Utensil Showdown

Sophia Jiang and Elliot Weix
August 25, 2022
School Morning Item Checklist

School Morning Item Checklist

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist

2022 Back to School Playlist

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Proper Fueling: the Overlooked Factor in Athletic Performance and its Significance

Proper Fueling: the Overlooked Factor in Athletic Performance and its Significance

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Leisure Reading: Fantasy or Nonfiction?

Leisure Reading: Fantasy or Nonfiction?

Sophia Jiang and Anvika Annyapu
August 25, 2022
How to Adjust from Summer to School

How to Adjust from Summer to School

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
From State to World: Roisin Willis Stuns Competition at the U20 World Championships

From State to World: Roisin Willis Stuns Competition at the U20 World Championships

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Join our Google Classroom!

Editor’s Note: Welcome from your Editors-in-Chief!

Sophia Jiang, Anvika Annyapu, and Olivia Zhu
August 25, 2022
2022 Back to School Wordsearch

2022 Back to School Wordsearch

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
6 Tips on How to Limit Your Screen Time and Stay Productive

6 Tips on How to Limit Your Screen Time and Stay Productive

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Who was Vel Phillips?

Who was Vel Phillips?

Sophia Jiang
August 6, 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

Sophia Jiang
August 4, 2022
Why it is Crucial to Include Water Access in the District Policy

Why it is Crucial to Include Water Access in the District Policy

Sophia Jiang
August 4, 2022
Reminder all athletes: Fill out your physical/alternate year forms!

Reminder all athletes: Fill out your physical/alternate year forms!

Sophia Jiang
August 2, 2022
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