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2025 Senior Honors Convocation Overview
June 1, 2025
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
June 1, 2025
2025 Demonstration of Learning Preview
2025 Demonstration of Learning Preview
June 1, 2025
AP Test Review
June 1, 2025
AP Testing 2025: A New Era of Digital Exams
AP Testing 2025: A New Era of Digital Exams
June 1, 2025
Black History Month: 10 Hidden Figures in African American History
Black History Month: 10 Hidden Figures in African American History
February 1, 2025
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!! Don't 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
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
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Colby Gutierrez-Kraybill
Summer Reading Recommendations
June 1, 2025
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
Thoughts On The Grown-Ups
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Michael Coghlan
The Trials and the Purpose of Blame
June 1, 2025
Daredevil is Back! Born Again Review
Daredevil is Back! Born Again Review
April 1, 2025
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. Patrick's 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
Pop Stars Are Taking Over The Summer
Pop Stars Are Taking Over The Summer
September 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
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
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
Leo XIV Elected As New Pope
June 1, 2025
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
June 1, 2025
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, connected to the White House, in which DOGE operates
Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration and DOGE
June 1, 2025
Image attributed to Kevin Hutchinson
Ron Johnson’s Brain Hits Corner of Skull Perfectly In Highly Anticipated Event
April 1, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Democrats Unveil “H.E.L.P. U.S.” Bill
April 1, 2025
Leo XIV Elected As New Pope
June 1, 2025
Sao Paulo Race Clinches Max Verstappen F1 Championship
December 1, 2024
Liam Payne's Death
Liam Payne’s Death
November 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
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
PBS, NPR Under Threat As Trump Cuts Continue
June 1, 2025
The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, connected to the White House, in which DOGE operates
Elon Musk Leaves Trump Administration and DOGE
June 1, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Democrats Unveil “H.E.L.P. U.S.” Bill
April 1, 2025
Official White House photo from Trump's first term
Trump’s Cabinet So Far
March 1, 2025
A cargo ship.
What Are Tariffs, And Why Is Trump Using Them?
March 1, 2025
MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole
MMSD Keeps Schools Open After Black Hole
April 1, 2025
Abundant Life Christian School Shooting
Abundant Life Christian School Shooting
January 1, 2025
The 2024 Electoral College results
2024 Election Recap
December 1, 2024
Election Day Info
Election Day Info
November 1, 2024
Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins
Now Boarding: Bus Rapid Transit Begins
October 1, 2024
Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?
Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?
December 1, 2024
Redbox Bankruptcy, Whats Next?
Redbox Bankruptcy, Whats Next?
December 1, 2024
A cargo port.
Dock Workers Strike
November 1, 2024
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
Image credit to Watts
Goldfish, A.I., and Propagated Lies
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Michael Coghlan
The Trials and the Purpose of Blame
June 1, 2025
Image credit to Luke Addison
My Disappointment is Immeasurable and My Day is Ruined
May 1, 2025
Steve’s Lava Chicken Song of the Year
May 1, 2025
Image credit to Tim Swinson
Are YA Dystopias Even Dystopias?
May 1, 2025
Formula One Mid Season Update
June 1, 2025
Redbull Drama Strikes Again
May 1, 2025
VPM Spring Sports
May 1, 2025
F1 is Back! Is this WIlliams year?
April 1, 2025
How to Make the Perfect March Madness Bracket
How to Make the Perfect March Madness Bracket
April 1, 2025

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Make This Summer Count!

Make This Summer Count!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2024
AP Testing

AP Testing

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
May 1, 2024
Why You Don't Need Water To Live

Why You Don’t Need Water To Live

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life
April 1, 2024
The Fall of Hannah Montana

The Fall of Hannah Montana

Hayat Brahmer
April 1, 2024
Why You Should Be Excited For March

Why You Should Be Excited For March

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life
March 1, 2024
College Check In

College Check In

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 1, 2024
Fun February Activities!

Fun February Activities!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 1, 2024
TWIRP INFO!!!

TWIRP INFO!!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 1, 2024
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Let This Valentine’s Day Be The Best One Yet!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
February 1, 2024
Demonstration of Learning,(D.O.L.) 2024

Demonstration of Learning,(D.O.L.) 2024

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
January 1, 2024
Checklist to start the school year!

Stop Stressing About End of Semester!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
January 1, 2024
New Years Resolutions: The Key to Success

New Years Resolutions: The Key to Success

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
January 1, 2024

Benefit Show Announcement!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
December 1, 2023
What Does Snow Mean For Parking?

What Does Snow Mean For Parking?

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
December 1, 2023
Holiday Decoration Ideas!!

Holiday Decoration Ideas!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
December 1, 2023
Black Friday Shopping/Gift Advice!!

Black Friday Shopping/Gift Advice!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
November 1, 2023
November Editor's Note: Happy End of Fall & More

November Editor’s Note: Happy End of Fall & More

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
November 1, 2023
VPM Football Interview - Captain Rey Cruz-Perez

VPM Football Interview – Captain Rey Cruz-Perez

Ava Kahn and Hayat Brahmer
October 31, 2023
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US Open Highlights

Ava Kahn and Hayat Brahmer
October 1, 2023
Homecoming Dance and Week Plans!!!

Homecoming Dance and Week Plans!!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 1, 2023

Picture Retakes

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 1, 2023
History of Halloween!!

History of Halloween!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 1, 2023
Construction Chaos and Celebration!

Construction Chaos and Celebration!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
October 1, 2023
Fall Sports Themes

Fall Sports Themes

Hayat Brahmer
September 1, 2023
Taylor's Version: Better Than the Originals?

Taylor’s Version: Better Than the Originals?

Hayat Brahmer
September 1, 2023
Starting the School Year Strong

Starting the School Year Strong

Hayat Brahmer
September 1, 2023
Checklist to start the school year!

Starting the School Year Strong

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
September 1, 2023

Fall Football Game Themes

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor
September 1, 2023
Editor's 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 Year's Superintendent's 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 Valentine's 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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