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Important Bridge Week Information
January 23, 2023
New Year New Me
New Year New Me
January 23, 2023
End of Semester Countdown!
End of Semester Countdown!
January 14, 2023
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Vote on the MSG2TEENS Driving Safety Contest Winner!
January 14, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 15
January 9, 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
Dont miss out on your 2023 yearbook!
Yearbook Information
August 1, 2022
2022-23 STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFO
2022-23 STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFO
August 1, 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 15
January 9, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 14
December 19, 2022
Spartan News, Episode 13
December 12, 2022
Spartan News, Episode 5
October 13, 2022
Spartan News, Episode 4
October 3, 2022
Review of Avatar: The Way of Water
February 3, 2023
New Years Crossword Puzzle 2023
New Year’s Crossword Puzzle 2023
January 14, 2023
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever--a Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever–a Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
November 23, 2022
Fran Lebowitz probably thought my friend was stupid…A Review of “An Evening with Fran Lebowitz” at the Overture Center.
November 22, 2022
A Review of Don’t Worry Darling: Too Good to Be Good
November 16, 2022
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
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
Non-Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Songs
Non-Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Songs
October 27, 2022
Best Quotes from Taylor Swifts Midnights Album
Best Quotes from Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album
October 27, 2022
Don’t Miss Violinist James Ehnes’ Barber Concerto with the Madison Symphony!
October 12, 2022
2022 October Playlist
2022 October Playlist
October 9, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist
2022 Back to School Playlist
August 25, 2022
Florida Rejects New AP African American Studies Course
Florida Rejects New AP African American Studies Course
January 23, 2023
New Alzheimers Drug Shows Promise
New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise
January 23, 2023
72 Dead After Plane Crashes in Nepal
72 Dead After Plane Crashes in Nepal
January 23, 2023
Brazils Capital Stormed on January 8th
Brazil’s Capital Stormed on January 8th
January 22, 2023
Elon Musk Calls for 2018 Shareholder Lawsuit Location Change
Elon Musk Calls for 2018 Shareholder Lawsuit Location Change
January 22, 2023
72 Dead After Plane Crashes in Nepal
72 Dead After Plane Crashes in Nepal
January 23, 2023
Brazils Capital Stormed on January 8th
Brazil’s Capital Stormed on January 8th
January 22, 2023
Australia Cuts Almost One-Third of Beach Plastic in Six Years
Australia Cuts Almost One-Third of Beach Plastic in Six Years
January 22, 2023
Deadly Earthquakes Strike Indonesia
Deadly Earthquakes Strike Indonesia
December 12, 2022
U.S. and Iran Tensions with the World Cup and Protests
U.S. and Iran Tensions with the World Cup and Protests
December 12, 2022
Florida Rejects New AP African American Studies Course
Florida Rejects New AP African American Studies Course
January 23, 2023
Elon Musk Calls for 2018 Shareholder Lawsuit Location Change
Elon Musk Calls for 2018 Shareholder Lawsuit Location Change
January 22, 2023
Biden Visits US-Mexico Border Amid Controversy Over Immigration Policies
Biden Visits US-Mexico Border Amid Controversy Over Immigration Policies
January 22, 2023
Democrats Gain Senate Majority After Georgia Runoff
Democrats Gain Senate Majority After Georgia Runoff
December 15, 2022
Floral tributes are placed in memory of the victims after a mass shooting at the Club Q gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S., November 20, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt
Colorado Night Club Shooting
December 15, 2022
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
Lunchroom Worker Shortages in MMSD and their Impact on School Food Nutrition
Lunchroom Worker Shortages in MMSD and their Impact on School Food Nutrition
October 28, 2022
2023 Dane County Budget
2023 Dane County Budget
October 27, 2022
Second Ancient Native American Dugout Canoe Found in Lake Mendota
Second Ancient Native American Dugout Canoe Found in Lake Mendota
October 27, 2022
New Alzheimers Drug Shows Promise
New Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise
January 23, 2023
Canadian Police Release List of 10 calls that “Missed the Mark” in 2022
Canadian Police Release List of 10 calls that “Missed the Mark” in 2022
January 22, 2023
Gary McKee: The Daily Marathon Runner
Gary McKee: The Daily Marathon Runner
January 22, 2023
Australia Cuts Almost One-Third of Beach Plastic in Six Years
Australia Cuts Almost One-Third of Beach Plastic in Six Years
January 22, 2023
Nevada Bear Destroys Inflatable Rudolph Decoration
Nevada Bear Destroys Inflatable Rudolph Decoration
December 12, 2022
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
Rating My Classes
Rating My Classes
November 21, 2022
Jargon: Obstacle to Understanding or Efficient Communication?
Jargon: Obstacle to Understanding or Efficient Communication?
November 18, 2022
Who to Root for in the NFL Conference Championships
Who to Root for in the NFL Conference Championships
January 23, 2023
2M87Y6P Craven Cottage, Fulham, London, UK. 12th Jan, 2023. Premier League Football, Fulham versus Chelsea; A dejected Chelsea Manager Graham Potter after Carlos Vinicius of Fulham scores for 2-1 in the 73rd minute Credit: Action Plus Sports/Alamy Live News
Chelsea’s Problems, Xavi’s First Trophy, Bring Me United
January 22, 2023
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against Devin Lloyd #33 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
NFL Divisional Playoffs Underway
January 22, 2023
How Did Football Start an Actual War?
How Did Football Start an Actual War?
December 12, 2022
NFL Update: Josh Jacobs Walk-Off TD, AFC Title Contenders, Justin Jefferson Breaks Another Record
NFL Update: Josh Jacobs Walk-Off TD, AFC Title Contenders, Justin Jefferson Breaks Another Record
December 12, 2022

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January 23, 2023
New Year New Me

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January 23, 2023
Winter Sports To Look Forward To This Week

Winter Sports To Look Forward To This Week

December 12, 2022
Things To Do With Your Friends In Winter

Things To Do With Your Friends In Winter

December 12, 2022
Finals Update

Finals Update

December 12, 2022
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November 13, 2022
Football Playoffs Update

Football Playoffs Update

November 13, 2022
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November 13, 2022
AP Test Reminders

AP Test Reminders

October 9, 2022
Where to go for lunch

Where to go for lunch

October 9, 2022
Homecoming Spirit Week

Homecoming Spirit Week

October 9, 2022
The Parking Issue at Vel Philips Memorial

The Parking Issue at Vel Philips Memorial

October 9, 2022
Most Efficient Back to School Supplies

Most Efficient Back to School Supplies

August 25, 2022
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Fall Sports Summer Update

August 25, 2022
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