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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Kennedy family at former president J.F.K.'s funeral.

The Kennedys are Cursed

Ellie Andrews, News Editor February 1, 2026

In the last century, the Kennedy family has become one of the most well-known families in American politics. If you look anywhere after 1945, there’s almost undoubtedly a Kennedy wedged somewhere within...

"Ouija Board" by jmawork

Ouija Board

Charlie A Plummer February 1, 2026

Ouija Boards. A classic sleepover pastime. Talking to the dead. The planchette moved seemingly by itself to answer questions asked. But people don’t understand the dangers. All they see is a fun way...

Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The U.S. Has Captured Maduro. Why?

Ellie Andrews, News Editor February 1, 2026

On January 3rd, 2026, Operation “Absolute Resolve,” a military mission to capture Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was executed.  When Maduro and his wife were captured and brought to the U.S.,...

Super Bowl 60 Predictions

Super Bowl 60 Predictions

Jamie Hutton, Sports Editor February 1, 2026

If you have a single friend who is a Seattle Seahawks fan, you’ve likely heard the tale of Super Bowl 49. In a game the Seattle Seahawks by all accounts should have won, the team made an ill advised...

AP Classes Worth Taking

AP Classes Worth Taking

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2026

In light of course selection season, here are some AP courses I would recommend that aren’t too difficult, can be useful for your future, and/or contain interesting material!    AP Government...

Primate— As Wild as It Sounds

Primate— As Wild as It Sounds

Ellie Andrews, News Editor February 1, 2026

When you hear about a hot new horror movie set in Hawaii, featuring a cast of conventionally attractive 20-somethings, you probably don’t think that the villain will be a rabid chimp. If you did expect...

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February Editor’s Note

Amalia Weix February 1, 2026

Hey Spartans! I’m Amalia Weix, your Co-Editor-in-Chief, here to welcome you to the second half of the school year. Final grades should be in, so leave the old semester behind and get ready to start...

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