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MMSD Director of Assessments Tim Peterson
“It does not describe you as a person and as a learner,” A Conversation on Standardized Testing with MMSD Director of Assessments Tim Peterson
December 1, 2023
Benefit Show Announcement!
December 1, 2023
Wisconsin Winter Activities:What To Do In Winter!
Wisconsin Winter Activities:What To Do In Winter!
December 1, 2023
What Does Snow Mean For Parking?
What Does Snow Mean For Parking?
December 1, 2023
Holiday Decoration Ideas!!
Holiday Decoration Ideas!!
December 1, 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
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
Sophia Coppolas Priscilla
Sophia Coppola’s Priscilla
December 1, 2023
A Complete WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike Recap, and What It Means For The Future of the Industry
A Complete WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike Recap, and What It Means For The Future of the Industry
December 1, 2023
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
Book Releases of the Past and Future
Book Releases of the Past and Future
November 1, 2023
The Hunger Games Saga: Ranked
The Hunger Games Saga: Ranked
November 1, 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
History of Halloween!!
History of Halloween!!
October 1, 2023
Musk vs. Zuck
Musk vs. Zuck
August 30, 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
A Complete WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike Recap, and What It Means For The Future of the Industry
A Complete WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strike Recap, and What It Means For The Future of the Industry
December 1, 2023
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
Google vs. Epic Games
Google vs. Epic Games
December 1, 2023
Scientists Discover New Information About Starfish
Scientists Discover New Information About Starfish
December 1, 2023
Neo-Nazi Group Marches Down State Street
Neo-Nazi Group Marches Down State Street
December 1, 2023
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
October 31, 2023
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Morocco
Earthquake Wreaks Havoc in Morocco
October 1, 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
The Supreme Courts New Gun Rights Decision
The Supreme Court’s New Gun Rights Decision
December 1, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy Ousted as House Speaker
October 31, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) walks through the Senate Subway on her way to a vote at the U.S. Capitol September 12, 2022 in Washington, DC. As lawmakers return to Washington this week, Congress has until September 30 to pass to a continuing resolution to fund the government and avert a government shutdown. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90 as the Oldest Sitting Senator
October 31, 2023
The Republican Primaries
The Republican Primaries
October 1, 2023
Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting
October 1, 2023
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
October 31, 2023
Death at the Ironman
Death at the Ironman
October 1, 2023
Challenging Start to MMSD School Year with Bus Mishaps
Challenging Start to MMSD School Year with Bus Mishaps
October 1, 2023
3 Generations, 1 Family, 1 College
3 Generations, 1 Family, 1 College
October 1, 2023
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
October 31, 2023
Skin Cancer Curing Soap Created by 14-Year-Old
Skin Cancer Curing Soap Created by 14-Year-Old
October 31, 2023
Indonesian Siblings Remove 2.6 Million Pounds of Trash from Rivers
October 1, 2023
What Even Is Plum Pudding?
What Even Is Plum Pudding?
December 1, 2023
Thoughts On Winter and Semester Breaks
Thoughts On Winter and Semester Breaks
December 1, 2023
Two Student Editors Discuss Inspiration, the Writing Process, and How to Deal With Writers Block
Two Student Editors Discuss Inspiration, the Writing Process, and How to Deal With Writer’s Block
December 1, 2023
Hot or Not: Holiday Music
Hot or Not: Holiday Music
December 1, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 5 Clip of the Week
An Opinion on School Dance Mosh Pits
October 31, 2023
TOPSHOT - Inter Miami CFs Argentine forward Lionel Messi receives his 8th Ballon dOr award during the 2023 Ballon dOr France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 30, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
December Soccer Headlines
November 30, 2023
A Bit About Cheese-Rolling
A Bit About Cheese-Rolling
November 30, 2023
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 23: Jose Leclerc #25 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Jonah Heim #28 after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Rangers Win First World Series
November 30, 2023
VPM Cross Country Season
VPM Cross Country Season
October 31, 2023
VPM Football Interview - Captain Rey Cruz-Perez
VPM Football Interview – Captain Rey Cruz-Perez
October 31, 2023

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November Editors Note: Welcome to Decorative Gourd Season

November Editor’s Note: Welcome to Decorative Gourd Season

Elliott Weix and Mihika Shivakumar
November 14, 2022
Candy Corn Is Overhated

Candy Corn Is Overhated

Mihika Shivakumar
October 27, 2022
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