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Students have received very little proper sexual education. Graphic by: Soraya Stegall

Opinion: Let’s talk about sex-ed for all four years of high school

Sophia Nacu and Soraya Stegall April 25, 2023

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...

"I think abstinence should be removed from the curriculum because it can put a lot of shame on people," said junior Sofia S'gro on abstinence in teen relationships.

VHS sex education hasn’t been taught in two years: What does this mean for VHS students?

Avery Cameron January 21, 2022

VHS students want to be taught more than abstinence and STI awareness in health classes.   Sex education at VHS begins and ends freshman year in health class. However, with the limitations of...

Who do students at VHS turn to for advice on their sex life?

Who do students at VHS turn to for advice on their sex life?

Gavin Cross and Lola Bobrow March 1, 2019

In a world where there’s seemingly endless information at the complete ease of a Google search, one might wonder whether the quintessential awkward “birds and the bees talk” between parent and child...

Students at VHS are always questioning as to where they can get the best relationship and sex advice. Infographic by: Saida Delgadillo

Where do VHS students go for sex and dating advice?

Saida Delgadillo March 1, 2019

High school for some can be a place where expressing who they really are and who they love, though it is filtered due to the fear of judgement. Students in high school are known to cast a shadow over the...

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