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World Baseball Classic Returns

William Swisher III April 2, 2026

This year marks the 6th time that the World Baseball Classic is being played since the inaugural tournament in 2006. The tournament is played around the world every three or four years, with an exception...

Classic Book Recommendations

Classic Book Recommendations

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2026

In the U.S., less than half of adults read at least one book per year. Many people want to read more as a new year’s resolution, but it’s rare for them to follow through on it. Reading comes with so...

Senior Year Bucket List Ideas

Senior Year Bucket List Ideas

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2026

As a second-semester senior, the rest of this year is all about all the “lasts” of high school before graduating. Last first day, last prom, last high school tennis match…    But outside...

Dinosaurs are the Future

Dinosaurs are the Future

Varnika Arianathan, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 1, 2026

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. We humans often think of ourselves as the most superior creatures on the planet. In some ways, this might be true. We have...

Donald Trump is Hot?

Donald Trump is Hot?

Colton Quigle April 1, 2026

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Over the course of his second term, Donald Trump’s physical deterioration has been a hot topic amongst news outlets...

While We're Young Book Review

While We’re Young Book Review

Elizabeth Koch April 1, 2026

While We’re Young by K.L Walther is a young adult fiction and romance book that shifts between the perspectives of four teenagers in their senior year of high school. The book was published in March...

Polocycle equipment

Introducing Polocycle

Logan Kidarsa April 1, 2026

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Attention, sporty Spartans! This spring, VPM is excited to introduce a brand-new sport to our school: polocycle. The idea...

VPM Announces Plans for New School Colors

VPM Announces Plans for New School Colors

Varnika Arianathan, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 1, 2026

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Since 1966, Vel Phillips Memorial has been a central establishment in Madison. A beloved high school with impressive athletics...

April Editor's Note

April Editor’s Note

Nina Zhu, Co-Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2026

Happy April, Spartans! We hope you had a relaxing and fun spring break. We’re getting close to summer, and for us seniors, graduation. Make sure to enjoy the last of this year or of your high school...

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