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March 14, 2023
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Snow Day Information
March 13, 2023
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Important ACT Information
March 13, 2023
Parking Updates
Parking Updates
March 13, 2023
Get to Know Mr. Jacoby
Get to Know Mr. Jacoby
March 13, 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
2022-23 STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFO
2022-23 STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFO
August 1, 2022
Students: Vote Here for Your Favorite VPM shirt!
Students: Vote Here for Your Favorite VPM shirt!
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 20
February 20, 2023
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February 15, 2023
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January 9, 2023
Spartan News, Episode 14
December 19, 2022
Spartan News, Episode 13
December 12, 2022
Rape Crisis Centers 50th Anniversary Art Show
Rape Crisis Center’s 50th Anniversary Art Show
March 12, 2023
Review of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Too Big for Its Own Good
Review of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Too Big for Its Own Good
February 27, 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
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
College Board and DeSantis
College Board and DeSantis
March 13, 2023
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
March 12, 2023
Monkeys Accidentially Make Stone Tools Resembling Artifacts
Monkeys Accidentially Make Stone Tools Resembling Artifacts
March 12, 2023
Biden Makes Surprise Covert Trip to Ukraine
Biden Makes Surprise Covert Trip to Ukraine
March 12, 2023
Post-Brexit Trade Agreement About Northern Ireland Made Between UK and EU
Post-Brexit Trade Agreement About Northern Ireland Made Between UK and EU
March 12, 2023
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
The Russia-Ukraine War: Year Two Begins
March 12, 2023
Monkeys Accidentially Make Stone Tools Resembling Artifacts
Monkeys Accidentially Make Stone Tools Resembling Artifacts
March 12, 2023
Biden Makes Surprise Covert Trip to Ukraine
Biden Makes Surprise Covert Trip to Ukraine
March 12, 2023
Post-Brexit Trade Agreement About Northern Ireland Made Between UK and EU
Post-Brexit Trade Agreement About Northern Ireland Made Between UK and EU
March 12, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy: A Controversial Yet Captivating 2023 Game
Hogwarts Legacy: A Controversial Yet Captivating 2023 Game
February 24, 2023
College Board and DeSantis
College Board and DeSantis
March 13, 2023
Gun Laws Proposed in Michigan Following Second Mass Shooting
Gun Laws Proposed in Michigan Following Second Mass Shooting
March 12, 2023
Grammys Recap
Grammys Recap
February 26, 2023
Ohio Train Derailment has Large Environmental Impact on Locals
Ohio Train Derailment has Large Environmental Impact on Locals
February 24, 2023
DeSantis Slowly Prepares for 2024 Election Despite Criticism From Trump
DeSantis Slowly Prepares for 2024 Election Despite Criticism From Trump
February 24, 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
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
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
Eight-Year-Old Raises $100,000 for Waffle House Waiter in Need
Eight-Year-Old Raises $100,000 for Waffle House Waiter in Need
March 12, 2023
80 Million Rural Houses in India Connected to Water Over Four Year Period
80 Million Rural Houses in India Connected to Water Over Four Year Period
February 24, 2023
Michael Jordan sets Record by Donating $10 Million to Make-A-Wish
Michael Jordan sets Record by Donating $10 Million to Make-A-Wish
February 24, 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
Rating My Classes
Rating My Classes
November 21, 2022
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March 16, 2023
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World Baseball Classic Highlights
March 16, 2023
#15 Patrick Mahomes scrambles out of the pocket for a net gain of yards
Kansas City Chiefs Win Second Super Bowl in Four Years
February 24, 2023
Femke Bol Breaks Oldest Indoor Track Record in the 400m
Femke Bol Breaks Oldest Indoor Track Record in the 400m
February 24, 2023
Al Nassrs extravagant welcome for forward Cristiano Ronaldo
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February 5, 2023

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Sophia Jiang, Editor-in-Chief of Innovation

Sophia Jiang (s/h/h) is a junior. Her favorite parts of the Sword & Shield include reading her peers' articles, writing student life updates, and managing the website! She enjoys playing piano and violin and is also a part of the VPM tennis and track teams.

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End of Semester Countdown!

End of Semester Countdown!

Sophia Jiang
January 14, 2023
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Vote on the MSG2TEENS Driving Safety Contest Winner!

Sophia Jiang and Anvika Annyapu
January 14, 2023
New Years Crossword Puzzle 2023

New Year’s Crossword Puzzle 2023

Sophia Jiang
January 14, 2023
Your EICs Want to Wish You a Happy New Year!

Your EICs Want to Wish You a Happy New Year!

Sophia Jiang, Anvika Annyapu, and Olivia Zhu
January 14, 2023
Founder and CEO Ben Arnoldussen wearing his custom rings and necklaces. (Courtesy of Ben Arnoldussen)

Interview with Teen CEO and Founder of Calvagna Jewelry: Ben Arnoldussen

Sophia Jiang
November 13, 2022
Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)

Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album (+3 AM Tracks)

Sophia Jiang
November 13, 2022
Join COSHA (Coalition of Student Health Advocates) in its next advocacy project: Nutritional Photovoice!

Join COSHA (Coalition of Student Health Advocates) in its next advocacy project: Nutritional Photovoice!

Sophia Jiang
November 6, 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

Sophia Jiang
October 28, 2022
Lunchroom Worker Shortages in MMSD and their Impact on School Food Nutrition

Lunchroom Worker Shortages in MMSD and their Impact on School Food Nutrition

Sophia Jiang
October 28, 2022
Non-Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Songs

Non-Swifty Rates Taylor Swift’s Midnights Songs

Sophia Jiang
October 27, 2022
Best Quotes from Taylor Swifts Midnights Album

Best Quotes from Taylor Swift’s Midnights Album

Sophia Jiang
October 27, 2022
MMSD Board of Education Votes in Support of Specific Water Access Policy Language

MMSD Board of Education Votes in Support of Specific Water Access Policy Language

Sophia Jiang
October 9, 2022
2022 October Playlist

2022 October Playlist

Sophia Jiang
October 9, 2022
Memorial Tennis Girls Fight Hard at Conference

Memorial Tennis Girls Fight Hard at Conference

Sophia Jiang
October 8, 2022
Pumpkin Muffins

Best Costco Muffin Flavors, Ranked

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Spartan Athletes Answer: Describe your Sport in 5 Words!

Spartan Athletes Answer: Describe your Sport in 5 Words!

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Which is Better: Short or Long Videos?

Which is Better: Short or Long Videos?

Sophia Jiang and Vince Kim
August 25, 2022
Pens vs. Pencils: The Ultimate Writing Utensil Showdown

Pens vs. Pencils: The Ultimate Writing Utensil Showdown

Sophia Jiang and Elliot Weix
August 25, 2022
Why it is Important to Monitor Your Phone Time

Why it is Important to Monitor Your Phone Time

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
School Morning Item Checklist

School Morning Item Checklist

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
2022 Back to School Playlist

2022 Back to School Playlist

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Proper Fueling: the Overlooked Factor in Athletic Performance and its Significance

Proper Fueling: the Overlooked Factor in Athletic Performance and its Significance

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Leisure Reading: Fantasy or Nonfiction?

Leisure Reading: Fantasy or Nonfiction?

Sophia Jiang and Anvika Annyapu
August 25, 2022
How to Adjust from Summer to School

How to Adjust from Summer to School

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
From State to World: Roisin Willis Stuns Competition at the U20 World Championships

From State to World: Roisin Willis Stuns Competition at the U20 World Championships

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
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Sophia Jiang, Anvika Annyapu, and Olivia Zhu
August 25, 2022
2022 Back to School Wordsearch

2022 Back to School Wordsearch

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
6 Tips on How to Limit Your Screen Time and Stay Productive

6 Tips on How to Limit Your Screen Time and Stay Productive

Sophia Jiang
August 25, 2022
Who was Vel Phillips?

Who was Vel Phillips?

Sophia Jiang
August 6, 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

Sophia Jiang
August 4, 2022
Why it is Crucial to Include Water Access in the District Policy

Why it is Crucial to Include Water Access in the District Policy

Sophia Jiang
August 4, 2022
Reminder all athletes: Fill out your physical/alternate year forms!

Reminder all athletes: Fill out your physical/alternate year forms!

Sophia Jiang
August 2, 2022
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