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We Need Gun Control Now

Grace Richardson, Co-Executive Editor January 22, 2022

On November 30, a student armed with a semiautomatic handgun opened fire in Oxford High School. He killed four students and injured seven. Sadly, incidents like this have occurred thousands of times in...

My Top Five Skin Care Tips

My Top Five Skin Care Tips

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Opinion Editor January 22, 2022

Day after day we are met with the constant struggle of perpetuating our skincare routine. How do we know if we’re taking care of our skin properly? Why am I having a breakout so suddenly? How do I wash...

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...

Tory Burch: The Epitome of Ambition

Tory Burch: The Epitome of Ambition

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Opinion Editor January 22, 2022

At the forefront of Tory Burch’s company is the motto of having ambition. Essentially, its definition means having a strong desire to work hard and achieve something. In today’s modern world, women...

Underneath the Crown: A Look at the Likes and Lives of the Winter Week Court

Underneath the Crown: A Look at the Likes and Lives of the Winter Week Court

Grace Loonan, Freelance Editor January 22, 2022

It’s getting to be that time of year again when chants of house pride echo through the big gym, uniforms are replaced with colorful costumes, toasts are performed, and even the school building itself...

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​​​​Normalizing Mental Health Resources for Everyone

Julia Harms, Freelance Editor January 22, 2022

Today, one doesn't need to have mental issues or traumatic experiences to ask for help. There is a stigma regarding therapy, and in turn, it can lead to low self-esteem and feelings of inferiority. However,...

Women in STEM: The Robettes

Women in STEM: The Robettes

Kate Heinsch, Staff Writer January 22, 2022

Aside from sports, Visitation students have the opportunity to participate in and support a variety of activities. One of Vis's most notable activities is the robotics team, the Robettes. Also known as...

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Educational Inequities Plague Minnesota

Emily Wollan, VisLife Editor January 22, 2022

When examining statistics on Minnesota Education, the data can be misleading. According to a study in 2019, Minnesota Education ranks highly, ranked 7th place nationally on the quality of education and...

The Five AM Club: Will I be a Millionaire if I Wake Up Early?

The Five AM Club: Will I be a Millionaire if I Wake Up Early?

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Opinion Editor January 22, 2022

Beep. Beep. Beep. The infamous sound of your alarm clock is ticking; you can hear it right? Well, we’ve all heard it said time and time again that if you wake up early you will have a more productive...

The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

Alina Lalta, News Editor January 22, 2022

Illinois native Kyle Rittenhouse, at the time 17 years old, brought a rifle to a protest occurring after the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Rittenhouse, with a rifle and a first aid kit,...

Omicron Variant

Omicron Variant

Sophia Kyba, Freelance Editor January 22, 2022

Omicron is the most recent variant of COVID-19 to grip the world. Though the news of a new variant initially alarmed many, the evidence currently shows that Omicron is much milder than its predecessors,...

Dollar Tree Price Raise

Dollar Tree Price Raise

Alina Lalta, News Editor January 22, 2022

Late November, Dollar Tree announced that they will be raising their prices to $1.25, something unimaginable to the original founders of Dollar Tree. "Ditch the dollar, I believed, and we'd surrender our...

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