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What Every Freshman Should Know

What Every Freshman Should Know

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Freelance Editor October 18, 2020

School can be a very stressful time for anyone, especially if you’re adjusting to a new routine and it’s your first year of high school. Here at Vis, we’re so fortunate to have a welcoming community...

Kathrine Switzer

How Girls Are Becoming Feminists Through Playing Sports

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Freelance Editor October 12, 2020

Sports have been dominated by men since the beginning of time; They had sports teams first, their athletes are paid higher, and in general, women have not been given as many opportunities in sports compared...

Who Can Be A Feminist?

Who Can Be A Feminist?

Astrid Kieser Kisting, Freelance Editor October 10, 2020

The word feminism can carry a heavy connotation and can evoke many different feelings. Being a feminist means being a follower of feminism and its beliefs. To be exact, the dictionary definition of feminism...

Saturday Night Live: Social Barometer Through Social Distancing

Saturday Night Live: Social Barometer Through Social Distancing

Edie Weinstein, Opinion Editor May 10, 2020
As the host, Kristen Wiig, said goodbye until September, I reflected on how much has changed since this season of SNL began, and how much will probably—hopefully—be different in the fall when season 46 of SNL kicks off.  
On the Legal Vaping Age

On the Legal Vaping Age

Erika Kyba, Staff Writer November 20, 2019
There is no doubt that vaping is an ill-advised practice that minors should be kept away from, but given the state of our culture, we ought to put the regulation of vaping in the hands of parents.
Illustrated by Lizzie Dudley

Words I’m Letting Go Of

Lizzie Dudley, Staff Writer November 5, 2019

The Magic of Midsummer: VISTAs 2019 Fall Show

The Magic of Midsummer: VISTA’s 2019 Fall Show

Noelle Wang, Arts, Culture, and Style Editor November 4, 2019

While the fallen leaves, frosty mornings, and gloomy weather may be arriving with the stirrings of winter, here at VISTA, all hands are on deck to create the lush, magical world of William Shakespeare’s...

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Fall 2019 Print and Color Trends

Clare Kirchner and Emily Schoonover November 3, 2019

Fall is fashion’s favorite time of year!  With this season comes new and different ways to find style. 2019 has brought so many new trends to the table and this fall is no exception. This year’s trends...

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Apple Release 2019

Grace Richardson, Freelance Editor November 3, 2019

“These are the most powerful and advanced iPhones we have ever built,” said Tim Cook as crowds cheered and applauded. On September 10, Apple developers, creators, and representatives announced a new...

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They Speak for the Trees: The 2019 Climate Strike and UN Climate Summit

Noel Wang, Staff Editor November 3, 2019

Over 7.6 million people. 185 countries. One worldwide climate strike. On September 20, 2019, people from all over the planet, in cities big and small, banded together in protest to raise awareness...

Visitation Tennis - one of the largest teams in the state

Visitation Tennis – one of the largest teams in the state

Helaina Sislo, Visitation Life Editor November 3, 2019

The Visitation tennis team is one of the top ten largest sports programs  in the state. There are approximately 75 players that make up the Varsity, JV, and C Squad teams consisting of 7th graders, 8th...

A Dance of Compromise and Conflict: Visitation’s Uniform Debate

Margot Kern, Staff Writer November 3, 2019

At Visitation, the uniform, enforced by the school, creates a dance of compromise and conflict between the students and staff.  Students are required to wear a uniform consisting of brown, closed toe...

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