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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
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors leaves the court after being ejected from their game against the Sacramento Kings during Game Two of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Golden 1 Center on April 17, 2023 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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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Ben Arnoldussen

Ben Arnoldussen, Operations Manager

Ben Arnoldussen is a senior at VPM and has been with Sword and Shield for 3 years. He is the PR (public relations) manager and in his free time, he enjoys hanging out with friends, running his jewelry business, and catching up on culture and politics.

All content by Ben Arnoldussen
A Minority Persons Take On Affirmitive Action

A Minority Person’s Take On Affirmitive Action

Ben Arnoldussen
November 1, 2023

The Generational Shift of the Beauty Industry

Ben Arnoldussen
November 1, 2023
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Amanda Gorman on the Nationwide Spread of Book Banning

Ben Arnoldussen
November 1, 2023
Time To Fall Into The New Season

Time To “Fall” Into The New Season

Ben Arnoldussen, Operations Editor
October 1, 2023
Just Because You Cant Relate Doesnt Mean You Should Say No

Just Because You Can’t Relate Doesn’t Mean You Should Say No

Ben Arnoldussen
October 1, 2023
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

Brand New Art Wing at Memorial!

Ben Arnoldussen, Operations Manager
September 1, 2023
Entertainment Companies Diversifying Their Stories, and Alienating Their Audience

Entertainment Companies Diversifying Their Stories, and Alienating Their Audience

Ben Arnoldussen
August 30, 2023
Ron DeSantis Investigation of Florida Drag Shows

Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows

Ben Arnoldussen
April 18, 2023
School Shooting at Nashvilles Covenant School

School Shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School

Ben Arnoldussen
April 1, 2023
Grammys Recap

Grammys Recap

Ben Arnoldussen
February 26, 2023
Pride flag, LGBTQ. Free public domain CC0 photo.

Utah Bans Transition Care for Transgender Youth

Ben Arnoldussen
February 10, 2023
What Teenagers Actually Want For Christmas

What Teenagers Actually Want For Christmas

Ben Arnoldussen, Operations Editor
December 12, 2022

A Review of Don’t Worry Darling: Too Good to Be Good

Ben Arnoldussen
November 16, 2022
The DDAF Macbeth Play was a Success!

The DDAF Macbeth Play was a Success!

Ben Arnoldussen
November 15, 2022

Michaela Coel: Wakanda Forever LGBTQ

Ben Arnoldussen
November 6, 2022
A few of Calvagnas many jewelry pieces (Courtesy of Calvagna Jewelry)

Growing a Business, and Myself

Benjamin Arnoldussen
August 31, 2022
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