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A New Kind of New Year’s Resolution

A New Kind of New Year’s Resolution

Maddie Johnson, Staff Writer January 22, 2022

It’s that time of year again. The gyms are filled with first-timers lifting weights with their backs, and the health food aisles in the grocery store are empty – just for all of those newly bought...

The Separation of Church and State Matters

The Separation of Church and State Matters

Grace Richardson, Co-Executive Editor January 18, 2022

The separation of church and state has been a fundamental principle in American politics for centuries, yet many politicians saturate their political views and campaigns in religious dogma and values....

How To Tackle the Vis Caffeine Addiction: Sleep

How To Tackle the Vis Caffeine Addiction: Sleep

Ericka Carlson, Staff Writer January 10, 2022

When walking the hallways, you can’t help but notice dark bags under the eyes and some type of energy drink in a Vis girl’s hand. Perhaps she has a coveted Celcius or is trying to spice it up with...

A Definitive Ranking of All Things One Direction, Presented by a Licensed Directioner

A Definitive Ranking of All Things One Direction, Presented by a Licensed Directioner

Mamie O'Leary, Staff Writer January 9, 2022

I realize how the title must sound to everyone out there who also shares a love for an arguably more famous and influential boyband than The Beatles, One Direction. “How could someone rank all One Direction’s...

Beyond the Brand Name: The Obsession with Elite Colleges

Beyond the Brand Name: The Obsession with Elite Colleges

Kate Heinsch, Staff Writer December 12, 2021

As application season rolls around, high school seniors have been haunted by the question: where are you going for college? Everyone, whether it be teachers, parents, or peers are asking this question,...

You are Beautiful: The Power of Compliments

You are Beautiful: The Power of Compliments

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Opinion Editor October 18, 2021

You are beautiful, thoughtful, kind, resilient, compassionate, smart, and you matter. Didn’t that make you feel good? The value of a compliment is so underappreciated in society today that people are...

Toxic Vs. Healthy Self Development: My Advice

Toxic Vs. Healthy Self Development: My Advice

Maddie Johnson, Staff Writer October 13, 2021

What is Self Development? Self development is defined as the process by which a person’s character or abilities are gradually developed. In a more general sense, it can be described as working hard...

Jackie Kennedy Onassis, The Most Influential First Lady

Jackie Kennedy Onassis, The Most Influential First Lady

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Opinion Editor October 12, 2021

Though she was well known for being the first lady to former president John F. Kennedy, Jackie offered so much more than that to the world. She has influenced many things that are still relevant today...

Our Shopping Addiction is Killing the Planet

Our Shopping Addiction is Killing the Planet

Lucy O'Brien, Freelance Editor October 12, 2021

With 75 million workers and an estimated value of 2.5 trillion dollars, our global fashion industry is massive. Over the past 20 years, we have been buying clothes at an alarming rate.  Fast fashion has...

Why You Should Read

Why You Should Read

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Opinion Editor October 12, 2021

When we think of reading, we usually associate the term with school, but what happened to reading just for fun? How often should we read and for how long? Why is reading even important? Well, many studies...

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The Real Issue with the Death Penalty

Sophia Kyba, Freelance Editor October 6, 2021

Reinstated in 1976, the death penalty has been the cause of national debate for many years. While some argue that it violates human rights, others disagree, saying that there are some criminals so wicked...

What are the Long-Term Effects of Too Much Screen Time, and Can Blue Light Glasses Help?

What are the Long-Term Effects of Too Much Screen Time, and Can Blue Light Glasses Help?

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Freelance Editor May 24, 2021

It’s a problem that millions of people face across the world every single day: too much screen time. We live in a world where information can always be accessed through the touch of a button, but like...

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