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2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
June 7, 2023
Check out the Special Edition Senior June Issue!!
June 1, 2023
Food Allergy Awareness
May 16, 2023
How to Decompress After AP Exams
How to Decompress After AP Exams
May 15, 2023
Seniors!! Dont miss out...
Seniors!! Don’t miss out…
May 14, 2023
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
August 4th, Contruction Zone
Construction Zone; August 4, 2022
August 4, 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
Spartan News, Episode 24
April 5, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 20
February 20, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 19
February 15, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 15
January 9, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 14
December 19, 2022
2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
2023 VPM FILM FEST WINNERS
June 7, 2023
Ed Sheerans Leprechaun Status
Ed Sheeran’s Leprechaun Status
April 29, 2023
10 of the Weirdest World Records in the 21st Century
10 of the Weirdest World Records in the 21st Century
April 7, 2023
US actor Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for King Richard onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Will Smith Wins Second Best Actor, Set to Host 96th Academy Awards
April 4, 2023
Ten Movies in Ten Sentences
Ten Movies in Ten Sentences
April 3, 2023
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
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
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
Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)
Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)
November 13, 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
October 28, 2022
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
Space Xs Starship: Failure or Success
Space X’s Starship: Failure or Success
May 15, 2023
Crisis in Sudan
Crisis in Sudan
May 7, 2023
Ron DeSantis Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
April 18, 2023
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
April 4, 2023
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
April 4, 2023
Crisis in Sudan
Crisis in Sudan
May 7, 2023
In Response to a Recent Study, Scientists Announce That Everything You Love Is Bad for You (ChatGPT)
In Response to a Recent Study, Scientists Announce That Everything You Love Is Bad for You (ChatGPT)
April 4, 2023
ChatGPT: The Language Model Thats Taking Over the World, One Conversation at a Time
ChatGPT: The Language Model That’s Taking Over the World, One Conversation at a Time
April 4, 2023
War in Ukraine Suddenly Stops
War in Ukraine Suddenly Stops
April 4, 2023
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
March 12, 2023
Space Xs Starship: Failure or Success
Space X’s Starship: Failure or Success
May 15, 2023
Ron DeSantis Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows
April 18, 2023
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final
April 4, 2023
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory
April 4, 2023
Ohio Train Crash Causes Superpowers
Ohio Train Crash Causes Superpowers
April 4, 2023
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Tunnels: The New MMSD Transport Network
April 3, 2023
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
March 12, 2023
MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins Announces Retierment in July
MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins Announces Retierment in July
February 24, 2023
Local Indigenous Artist Exposed as White
Local Indigenous Artist Exposed as White
January 22, 2023
One Citys Grade Cut Students Transfer to MMSD
One City’s Grade Cut Students Transfer to MMSD
January 22, 2023
Paul O’Grady: British TV Personality Dies at 67
Paul O’Grady: British TV Personality Dies at 67
April 4, 2023
COVID Makes Huge Resurgence with Second Virus
COVID Makes Huge Resurgence with Second Virus
April 4, 2023
Mark Twain’s Historic Home Vandalized
Mark Twain’s Historic Home Vandalized
April 4, 2023
Letters to Spider-Man Displayed in New York Museum
Letters to Spider-Man Displayed in New York Museum
March 12, 2023
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
Results are in for Madison Snowplow Naming
March 12, 2023
Ranking Lesser-Known March Holidays
Ranking Lesser-Known March Holidays
April 29, 2023
Where Did All of the Good Superbowl Commercials Go?
Where Did All of the Good Superbowl Commercials Go?
February 27, 2023
GPT-3: A Chatbot Unleashed
GPT-3: A Chatbot Unleashed
January 21, 2023
The Problem With New Years Resolutions
The Problem With New Year’s Resolutions
January 21, 2023
What a charming skeleton. Image by Disney.
The Nightmare Before Christmas is Absolutely a Christmas Movie
December 12, 2022
VPM Sports Update
June 6, 2023
Ultimate Frisbee Announced as Olympic Sport
April 5, 2023
TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 16: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks through the tunnel prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium on January 16, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Tom Brady Returns as Curling Professional
April 4, 2023
Qatar Won The World Cup In Emir of Qatars Backyard
Qatar Won The World Cup In Emir of Qatar’s Backyard
April 4, 2023
I Am Better Than Magnus Carlsen
I Am Better Than Magnus Carlsen
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Sword & Shield

Sword & Shield

The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor

Hayat Brahmer is a junior at VPM and has been part of the Sword and Shield for the past two years. As Student Life Editor, Hayat enjoys finding more information about our school and our school events, as well as, giving advice and tips on how to do well in school. Outside of the Sword and Shield, she likes to spend time with her friends and family and enjoys playing tennis.

All content by Hayat Brahmer
Editors Note: Happy End of the School Year!

Editor’s Note: Happy End of the School Year!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
May 2, 2023
Prom!!

Prom!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2023
ACT and SAT retake dates

ACT and SAT retake dates

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2023
AP Test Advice and Tips

AP Test Advice and Tips

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2023
Tips On How To Pay Attention In Class

Tips On How To Pay Attention In Class

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
April 7, 2023
How To Get Your Parent/Guardian To Like You

How To Get Your Parent/Guardian To Like You

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
April 7, 2023
Top 5 Best School Lunches Offered At Memorial HS

Top 5 Best School Lunches Offered At Memorial HS

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
April 7, 2023
Spring Sports!!

Spring Sports!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
March 14, 2023
Snow Day Information

Snow Day Information

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
March 13, 2023
Important ACT Information

Important ACT Information

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
March 13, 2023
Parking Updates

Parking Updates

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
March 13, 2023
Interview with Sodik Gbadamassi: This Years Superintendents Impact Award Winner

Interview with Sodik Gbadamassi: This Year’s Superintendent’s Impact Award Winner

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 6, 2023
Black History Month at Memorial

Black History Month at Memorial

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 6, 2023
How To Start the First Few Weeks of Second Semester Strong

How To Start the First Few Weeks of Second Semester Strong

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 6, 2023
Ways to Make Valentines Day a Little Less Miserable

Ways to Make Valentine’s Day a Little Less Miserable

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 6, 2023
Twirp!

Twirp!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 6, 2023
Important Bridge Week Information

Important Bridge Week Information

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
January 23, 2023
New Year New Me

New Year New Me

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
January 23, 2023
Winter Sports To Look Forward To This Week

Winter Sports To Look Forward To This Week

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
December 12, 2022
Things To Do With Your Friends In Winter

Things To Do With Your Friends In Winter

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
December 12, 2022
Finals Update

Finals Update

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
December 12, 2022
Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Recipes

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
November 13, 2022
Football Playoffs Update

Football Playoffs Update

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
November 13, 2022
Fall Breaks

Fall Breaks

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
November 13, 2022
AP Test Reminders

AP Test Reminders

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 9, 2022
Where to go for lunch

Where to go for lunch

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 9, 2022
Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 9, 2022
The Parking Issue at Vel Philips Memorial

The Parking Issue at Vel Philips Memorial

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 9, 2022
Most Efficient Back to School Supplies

Most Efficient Back to School Supplies

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life
August 25, 2022
Fall Sports Summer Update

Fall Sports Summer Update

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life
August 25, 2022
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