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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Cailee Spaeny, Priscilla Presley, Sofia Coppola, Jacob Elordi and Youree Henley attend a red carpet for the movie "Priscilla" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.

“Priscilla” Sofia Coppola’s Upcoming Film

Ben Arnoldussen, Operations Manager September 6, 2023

     Rarely do we see films directed by women, and even rarer do we see films from the perspective of women, but Sofia Coppola is changing that.       The director announced her new film ‘Priscilla’...

First 2024 GOP Presidential Primary Debate

First 2024 GOP Presidential Primary Debate

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Held in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum and hosted by Fox News on August 23, 2023, the first Republican primary debate was held in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Moderators Bret Baier and Martha...

Potential UPS Strike Resolved with Teamsters Union Resolution

Potential UPS Strike Resolved with Teamsters Union Resolution

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

  A recent vote, held by 58% of Teamsters union members, resulted in 86% in favor of a new five-year contract with UPS to end the threat of a strike. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters...

Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Wins European Gold

Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Wins European Gold

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Dan McGauley recently won not only one, but two European gold medals in Bordeaux, France, making his lifetime total five gold medals. McGauley himself only weighs 127 pounds (57 kg) and is 5 ft 2, but...

After 14 Years in a Lake Wisconsin Local's Wedding Ring is Found

After 14 Years in a Lake Wisconsin Local’s Wedding Ring is Found

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Fourteen years ago in 2009, Mike Kroening and his family were at a hangout with his neighbors at Swimmers Island near their home on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage close to Mercer, Wisconsin. As they were...

Affordable Housing Projects Funded by Apple

Affordable Housing Projects Funded by Apple

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Previously announced in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has been carrying out its  plan of providing $2.5 billion dollars to support affordable housing initiatives in the state of California....

Fall Sports Themes

Fall Sports Themes

Hayat Brahmer September 1, 2023

Even though most students dread the beginning of the school year, it is important to remember the great things that come along with it, such as football games! We have a great football team this year and...

Taylor's Version: Better Than the Originals?

Taylor’s Version: Better Than the Originals?

Hayat Brahmer September 1, 2023

When it comes to comparing Taylor's Version albums to the original there are many different arguments to be made. First, let's talk about why Taylor Swift chose to release Taylor’s Version Albums....

Starting the School Year Strong

Starting the School Year Strong

Hayat Brahmer September 1, 2023

Yes, it's true. The dreaded time of year is here, back to school. September 1st only Freshmen will be at the school. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will begin September 5th. Now, if you just screamed...

Checklist to start the school year!

Starting the School Year Strong

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor September 1, 2023

     Yes, it's true. The dreaded time of year is here, back to school. September 1st only Freshmen will be at the school. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will begin September 5th. Now, if you just...

Fall Football Game Themes

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor September 1, 2023

     Even though most students dread the beginning of the school year, it is important to remember the great things that come along with it, such as football games! We have a great football team this...

Lemonade Stand Raises $17k+ for Maui Wildfires

Lemonade Stand Raises $17k+ for Maui Wildfires

Anvika Annyapu September 1, 2023

As wildfires devastate Maui, Hawaii, residents are left to deal with the aftermath. While the cause of these fires are still being examined, a 5-year-old, 2,000 miles away, has joined the efforts for disaster...

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