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Ed Sheeran's Leprechaun Status

Ed Sheeran’s Leprechaun Status

Monika Jeraj April 29, 2023

Ed Sheeran thinks that the club isn’t the best place to find a lover, so it seems fitting that the bar is where he went this past Friday. Now, Ed being spotted at a bar may not seem like a big deal but...

Ron DeSantis' Investigation of Florida Drag Shows

Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows

Ben Arnoldussen April 18, 2023

In his latest round of threatening drag shows, Ron DeSantis and his administration announced an investigation into Christmas drag shows in Florida Wednesday, after reports accusing the show of exposing...

Close up and details of playing musicians, instruments in a marching, show band or music band

VPM Benefit Concert

Ava Kahn April 10, 2023

VPM High School has a benefit concert coming up! The concert will include performances by 2-much, Latin Music Club, Igneous, Life As We Tell It, and Ryan Forbes. The concert will be held in theater 300...

10 of the Weirdest World Records in the 21st Century

10 of the Weirdest World Records in the 21st Century

Ava Kahn April 7, 2023

Heaviest train pulled with beard: In 2001, Ismael Rivas Falcon pulled a 6,069 pound train 32.8 feet with his beard. Fastest time to drink two liters of soda: In 2021, Eric Booker, also known as Badland...

Ultimate Frisbee Announced as Olympic Sport

Aatman Parikh April 5, 2023

(this is SATIRE! For non-satire articles, please look through our archives) In a shocking turn of events, Ultimate Frisbee has been announced as an Olympic sport for the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics....

April Editor's Note: Final Quarter!

April Editor’s Note: Final Quarter!

Vince Kim and Sanjay Palta-Hill April 4, 2023

Hello everyone!    We’re Sanjay and Vince, your Sword & Shield Sports Editors for the 2022-23 school year. We hope you had an awesome spring break to get ready for the final quarter of...

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

Vince Kim April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. On February 1, 2023, legendary quarterback and future Hall of Famer Tom Brady announced his retirement from professional...

Qatar Won The World Cup In Emir of Qatar's Backyard

Qatar Won The World Cup In Emir of Qatar’s Backyard

Vince Kim April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. “Gonzalo Montiel won everything for Argentina, the first time in 36 years… HE DOES IT! ARGENTINA REACH THE MOUNTAINTOP!”  While...

I Am Better Than Magnus Carlsen

I Am Better Than Magnus Carlsen

Vince Kim April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Chess is difficult. We all have played it once and realized this game is just not for us — a blunder of the queen or...

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

Vince Kim April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. In response to the relatively quiet Academy Awards in recent years, groundbreaking moments unfolded at this year’s...

Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final

Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final

Vince Kim April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. “Mommy, a balloon!” shouted someone’s child in the crowd. Yes, it was a balloon, but the game hadn’t ended. And...

Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory

Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory

Jonathan Buscher April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Elon Musk, the infamous entrepreneur has recently had legal troubles, from his deal with Twitter near the end of 2022...

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