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Banner Bold posters around the school gives a look at what Banner Bold is. It includes the prize rewards, the email, the due date, the format options for what students will submit, a few online resources as well as the theme, The Things You Dont See. Photo by: Emmett Flynn

Compete in Banner Bold 2023-24

Emmett Flynn February 12, 2024

VHS’ best writers and artists compete for Banner Bold prizes Throughout the school year, VHS students have a chance to submit their own literature, art or photography to VHS’ Banner Bold literary...

Harley Nix 24 said, With my family we do a Secret Santa where my aunts and uncles receive the names of nieces and nephew to give gifts to. Graphic by: Isabel Andrade.

How do different cultures celebrate their holidays?

Isabel Andrade December 20, 2023

Holiday traditions and foods from different cultures  In every household, each family, culture and person has a different way of celebrating, whether it’s celebrating different holidays or eating various...

I love Italian, its my passion, said Italian teacher Claudio Lonardo. Photo by: Brynn Kightlinger

Saying “ciao” to the Italian program

Brynn Kightlinger December 19, 2023

After many years, the Italian program is coming to an end at VHS The Italian language program has been at VHS for many years. The current Italian teacher, Claudio Lonardo, has been teaching at VHS for...

Fortnites The Big Bang event was an event that revealed the Fortnite metaverse. Photo by: Epic Games Inc.

New Fortnite “The Big Bang” event reveals two new game modes

Sawyer Cameron December 15, 2023

Fortnite collabs with many companies to create new game modes On Dec. 2, Fortnite stated on X, previously twitter, that 2.5 million people watched the Chapter 5 Fortnite event. Many anticipated an exhilarating...

To help ones seasonal depression, it helps to talk to people that are trusted. Graphic by: Christian Montecino

‘Tis the season for seasonal depression

Christian Montecino and Emily Sevaaetasi December 14, 2023

What is seasonal depression and how can it be prevented? Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder, is a mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs around the same time...

Spotify also announced their top 10 artists globally for the this year. Graphic by: Alexis Segovia

2023’s Spotify Wrapped has been released

Alexis Segovia December 13, 2023

 Music streaming service, Spotify, has released its annual event, Spotify Wrapped, which tracks music and podcast habits from the past year up until October On Nov. 28, Spotify, a music streaming service,...

Marissa Peña 25 using her bathroom pass to go to the girls 50/60s wing bathroom. The passes are color coded according to which bathroom is closest to your class. Picture by: Emily Sevaaetasi

Students share opinions on Minga

Christian Montecino and Emily Sevaaetasi December 3, 2023

Many students have different opinions on the new hall pass system, Minga  Now that the green hallpasses are gone, Minga is the new digital alternative. It has a multitude of features like creating hall...

Girls Uniteds board members are Treasurer Malani Del Rosario 25, Secretary Eva Stamp 25, club President Leah Murphy 25 and Vice President Marissa Stadtmiller 25 [left to right] Photo by: Freyja Palsdottir

Girls United Club joins VHS

Meray Touma December 2, 2023

Girls United is a safe space for VHS students  One of the new clubs introduced in the 23-24 VHS school year is the Girls United club. The first meeting was held Nov. 6. During club meetings, members...

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