Tara Westover’s memoir reminds students how education is a privilege
“Educated,” by Tara Westover, is a powerful biography that follows a young girl throughout her life and her quest for an education....
Why was there a boba truck if almost everyone in line wasn’t going to get any?
On Feb.15, VHS had a boba truck come on campus during lunch break. The truck that came by was called Boba+Bites. Many people...
What were some of the best albums of last year?
2023 was nothing short of a great year for music. Whether it be straight from the artist themselves, or newly adapted music for films, there have been countless...
Our thoughts and opinions on the movie “Priscilla”
Written and directed by Sofia Coppola, the A24 film “Priscilla” released on Oct. 27 following Priscilla Presley and world famous singer Elvis...
Where is your locker?
Seniors who went to their orientation a week before the first day of school had the option to sign a piece of paper to request a campus locker. Now, a month later, some seniors are...
Is homework actually beneficial for students?
Whether we like it or not, homework is something that we’ll never get rid of. It may be tedious, boring and repetitive at times, but without homework, we...
The new live-action rendition of “The Little Mermaid” made a splash in theaters
Disney’s cartoon film “The Little Mermaid” was originally released in November of 1989. Over 30 years...
What in the world is with this disgustingly depressing weather? If the nearing of finals wasn't enough doom and gloom, we have to come to school under this ugly gray blob of sadness. Come on! It’s...
How the Coen brothers crafted one of the most iconic villains to date
Ethan and Joel Coen are no strangers to making movies with incredible antagonists. Tom Chaney from “True Grit,” Marge from “Fargo”...
This non-fiction No. 1 New York Times bestseller leaves readers questioning things about their own lives
“Untamed” is a memoir by Glennon Doyle published in March of 2020 by The Dial Press. The book...
Socratic seminars in classrooms can be anxiety provoking for students and are negatively affecting the classroom environment
Socratic seminars are a method used to try to understand information by creating...
Why barely one-quarter of sexual education at VHS just isn’t enough
During their freshman year, VHS students are required to take a course in health. This class is paired with college and careers. Since...
