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Copies of the Lovely Bones are available in the VHS library. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Book review: “The Lovely Bones”

Soraya Stegall February 10, 2023

A story about life, death and everything in between Set in the early 70’s, Alice Sebold’s book, “The Lovely Bones”, tells the story of fourteen-year-old Susie Salmon, who was raped and murdered...

Girl Interrupted, tackles important topics of mental illness and portrays the hardships that arise from being a teenage girl with mental health issues. Graphic by: Jane Armstrong

Opinion: What is wrong with “Girl Interrupted”

Jane Armstrong and Sophia Nacu February 10, 2023

Mental illness depicted in movies can be revolutionary but over romanticized, why is that?   The romanticization of suffering and mental illness within our society today is prevalent. The need...

As of Feb. 7th Spirited Away earned ¥30.4 billion, and was the highest grossing film in Japanese history. graphic by: Anastasia Nisky

Movie review: Chaos occurs when a young girl moves to a new city.

Anastasia Nisky and Brianna Ramirez February 10, 2023

“Spirited Away” depicts a lost girl in a spirit world trying to save her parents and get back home “Spirited Away” is an animated motion picture from Japan created by Hayao Miyazaki. It was released...

Kanye West, the star of the controversy and one banned from Instagram himself. Photo By: David Shankbone

Kanye West, ideologies unmasked

Lia Hersh, Christopher Morrison, and Santiago Gonzales February 10, 2023

Are VHS students pro-Kanye? Recently, internet and music celebrity, Kanye West has been in multiple controversies due to anti-Semitic comments he made on Twitter and Instagram. West said things such as,...

Visual comparison of the old bathroom passes compared to the new ones. Graphic by: Kendall Garcia

Opinion: Bring back VHS’s old bathroom passes

Kendall Garcia February 10, 2023

 Students at VHS must carry passes with their first and last name, classroom room number, date, time and the place they are headed In the second semester of the 2021-22 school year, a new school rule...

The full title of the novel Moby Dick is Moby Dick or, The Whale, the latter which the title of Aronofskys film takes from. Graphic by: Katie Rundle

Opinion: Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” is a raw portrayal of obesity as a manifestation of misery

Katie Rundle February 7, 2023

Aronofsky’s film reminds audiences that a person’s humanity does not reside in their physical appearance When trailers for director Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” released, audiences were unsure...

What we see on social media can heavily influence our sense of security in relationships. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Opinion: The role the world of social media plays in teen relationships

Can social media jeopardize healthy relationships and cause issues of trust and dishonesty? Tiktok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, the list goes on, social media apps like these have embedded themselves...

Valentines day can be celebrated by anyone whether it be friends, family, or a significant other. The holiday is to celebrate love all around you. Graphic by: Emily Nguyen

Hearts and kisses, tears and wishes: Valentine’s day is right around the corner

Alexis Segovia, Weston Blackburn, and Isabel Andrade February 3, 2023

Valentine’s Day is coming up and VHS students have strong opinions   From hearts and kisses to crying pillows and weeping all night long, Cupid has his arrows ready. Valentine's Day is always...

VHS students Isaac Ramirez 23, Carlos Simbara 25, Cody Joseph Ortiz 24, Brianna Hames 25, Alessia Moreno 25, Johanna Rames 25 and Ansleigh Foster 25, left to right, all wear one-size-fits-all clothing. Photo by: Lia Hersh

Opinion: What do VHS students think about the one-size-fits-all trend?

Lia Hersh, Santiago Gonzales, and Christopher Morrison February 2, 2023

In the eyes of VHS students, are one-size-fits-all clothes a hit or miss? Lately, the “one-size-fits-all” clothing trend has risen in popularity. We wanted to know VHS students’ opinions on it.  The...

SZAs SOS cover was inspired by Princess Dianas famous paparazzi photo of her on a yacht diving board in 1992 while in India. Graphic by: Sophia Denzler

Music review: SZA has returned with breakthrough album “SOS”

Sophia Denzler February 1, 2023

 Five years since her last album, SZA has delivered “SOS” to her fans  On Dec. 11, R&B singer SZA came out with a 23-track-long album “SOS,” featuring artists Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers,...

Rich Dad Poor Dad has sold over 44 million copies globally and ignited a movement of personal finance education that exists to this day. Photo by: Alejandro Hernandez

Book review: “Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a step up from conventional personal finance wisdom

Alejandro Hernandez January 24, 2023

The 1997 book remains relevant over 25 years later “Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a book by businessman Robert Kiyosaki. The book is a set of parables written to anecdotally illustrate the importance of personal...

UGGs have reinvented themselves to be up to date with 2022 fashion trends. Graphic By: Kendall Garcia

Opinion: Are UGGs overrated?

Kendall Garcia January 23, 2023

Since the winter season is here, VHS students and staff are breaking out their winter wardrobes The brand UGG, often referred to as “UGGs,” is a unisex shoe brand specializing in “Uggs,” an Australian...

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