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The Visitation Voice

Race-Blind College Admissions are Blind to Reality

Race-Blind College Admissions are Blind to Reality

Camden Wright, Arts, Culture, and Style Editor May 24, 2021

Throughout the past few decades, colleges have debated whether or not race should be a factor in admitting students into college. During the Obama-era presidency, an affirmative action policy for schools...

A Monopoly on Truth

A Monopoly on Truth

Erika Kyba, Staff Writer May 24, 2021

      On December 3, a YouTube channel called Freedomtoons released a cartoon sketch titled “How Democrats Think Election Fraud Ended.” The cartoon portrays Vladimir Putin as accidentally sleeping...

Why Do We Strive for Perfection?

Why Do We Strive for Perfection?

Sarah Kodama, Staff Writer May 24, 2021

Perfection: a flawless state in which everything is exactly right. In this article, I will be answering the question, “Why do we strive for perfection, even if it isn’t attainable?” The first thing...

The (Un)Importance of Standardized Testing

The (Un)Importance of Standardized Testing

Kate Heinsch, Staff Writer May 24, 2021

In the past few months, millions of high schoolers across the country have dedicated countless amounts of time and money to preparing for and taking standardized tests. These tests, which include the ACT...

Visitation Plant Guide: Garden Prep!

Visitation Plant Guide: Garden Prep!

Elle Klein, Freelance Editor May 24, 2021

With summer right around the corner, we now can prepare for our lovely gardens. In this article, I will be giving my tips and tricks on preparing your garden for the summer! To start we must plan our...

Social Media Impacts on Visitation Students

Social Media Impacts on Visitation Students

Caroline Sislo, Staff Writer May 24, 2021

With social media being so popular in our everyday lives, I think we can agree that it has brought many endless good things for our society. We are able to spread news about ourselves, see news regarding...

The witnesses at Derek Chauvin's trial. Photo courtesy of the Star Tribune.

Derek Chauvin’s Trial

Alina Lalta, Staff Writer May 2, 2021

“Believe your eyes,” said prosecutor Jerry Blackwell as he delivered the opening arguments at the Derek Chauvin trial. Within the first week alone, many witnesses took the stand to deliver their testimonies...

Oprah's Interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Oprah’s Interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Grace Richardson, News Editor April 22, 2021

In March, people all around the world waited urgently for the premier of the groundbreaking interview between Oprah Winfrey and Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The interview came out over...

Androgynous Fashion is Here to Stay

Androgynous Fashion is Here to Stay

Grace Richardson, News Editor April 22, 2021

One of the most prominent and visible symbols of the rigid gender binary in our society is consumerism. Almost every store assigns a gender to mundane products like shampoo, razors, and clothes. Throughout...

Half Birthdays: Join the Movement

Half Birthdays: Join the Movement

Grace Loonan, Staff Writer April 22, 2021

It’s a sunny day, or maybe it’s cloudy. Friends and family have gathered, smiling and giving hugs, or perhaps the enjoyment lies in taking time alone to relax. Favorite foods may be eaten, such as...

My Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine

My Experience Getting the COVID Vaccine

Anna Holmes, Photography, Media & Art Editor April 21, 2021

I recently got my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. I went through the typical side effects of the vaccine: fatigue, sore arm, and a headache. I initially complained about it, but then I realized that...

Fair on 4 at Mall of America (Courtesy of  Mall of America).

The Minnesota State Fair comes to MOA

Kate Heinsch, Staff Writer April 21, 2021

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably altered our lives, forcing us indoors and away from many of our favorite activities. One of the casualties of the pandemic, to the dismay of many...

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