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December Editor’s Note!

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m Henry Riley, and I’m both the News Editor and Co-Sports Editor along with PJ here at Sword & Shield for this year. I hope you’ve had a relaxing fall break and are recharged for...

The 2024 Electoral College results

2024 Election Recap

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor December 1, 2024

In case you didn’t know from every TV ad over the past three months, the 2024 U.S. elections took place on Tuesday, November 5th. While some ballots are still being counted—primarily mail-in, military,...

Memorial WR/DB Jordan Elliot makes a leaping catch in the endzone

Memorial Football Wraps Up An Impressive Season

Henry Riley, News Editor, Co-Sports Editor December 1, 2024

The Memorial Spartans finished a strong season with an impressive 8-1 record, their only loss coming in a tightly contested, 10-point game against the Verona Wildcats. In the playoffs, the Spartans won...

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Arcane Season 2 Review: A Beautifully Imperfect Tapestry of Love and War

Max Knight December 1, 2024

This article contains major spoilers for Arcane, Season 1 and vague spoilers for Arcane, Season 2.    When I first clicked play on the first season of Arcane two years ago, it was with both...

Gladiator 2: Sharks, Rhinos, and Baboons OH MY! 

Gladiator 2: Sharks, Rhinos, and Baboons OH MY! 

Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 1, 2024

This review contains mild spoilers for Gladiator 2. Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome to continue the legend of the Colosseum, but does it live up to the hype? After years of “development hell”...

Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?

Is Nuclear Energy The Future For America?

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor December 1, 2024

Microsoft, Amazon, and Google recently struck deals to buy or build nuclear power plants in the US. This is driven by one need: the need for power—specifically energy for AI. AI has taken over these...

How to Prep for Exam Season

How to Prep for Exam Season

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor December 1, 2024

Although the end of first semester and Demonstration of Learning week won’t be until January, it’s always good to get a head start on preparing for exams. Here are some helpful tips to set yourself...

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Who Hates Rudolph?

Amalia Weix December 1, 2024

This article is, more than anything, a cry to the masses. It isn’t a question I can answer, rather, it is a question I am asking. Please. If you can answer it, if you kind readers can bring me someone...

Sao Paulo Race Clinches Max Verstappen F1 Championship

Patrick Mulkey, co Editor in Chief, Sports and co News Editor December 1, 2024

On November 3rd, Max Verstappen delivered an incredible performance, producing one of the best wet-weather drives of all time by climbing from 17th to 1st at the São Paulo Circuit. This momentous win...

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Join the VPM Forensics Team!

Amalia Weix December 1, 2024

Do you enjoy acting? Public speaking? Speech writing? Looking for an extracurricular with a great community? Join the VPM Forensics Team! Forensics—not the dead body kind—is competitive speech,...

Halfway Point of the NFL Season

Patrick Mulkey, Co-Editor in Chief, Sports and Co-News Editor December 1, 2024

The NFL season is halfway over, and many teams are either grappling with their new realities or celebrating jobs well done. So far, the Lions, Vikings, Chiefs, and Ravens look like the teams to beat, running...

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Why You Should Not Take ChatBot Therapy

Dona Nguyen December 1, 2024

Are you mentally unwell and wonder why life sucks right now? Are you thinking of taking ChatBot therapy? Well, in my opinion, don’t do it. Out of the risk, don’t do it! That's like saying I hate myself...

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