Permanent sub classrooms
Zyaria Hatcher, MVC Writer
November 12, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
Students often get excited when they hear teachers talking about their upcoming absences because they know they'll have a sub. It means it may be an easier day. This year, however, if teachers are absent, multiple classes get put into either the auditorium or the gym. As a result, students aren'...
College Essay Tips
Joan Lee, MVC Features and Reviews Editor
November 5, 2018
Filed under Opinions
For any high school student with the intention of applying to college, the college application essay is an absolute necessity. It is the one chance to show schools who you are. The college essay is the only place where you can show your voice. To write the best essay for yourself, use these nine tips f...
October horoscopes
Emme Longman, MVC Editor in Chief
October 29, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Aries: Please wear a coat, you’re not tougher than the wind. Taurus: Too many pumpkin spice lattes may make you sick. Gemini: Halloween is not an excuse to be evil. Cancer: You should wear a bumblebee costume. Leo: It’s too cold to wear THAT on Halloween. Virgo: “Spooky scar...
Current state of the war in Afghanistan
Cameron Baker, MVC Writer
October 23, 2018
Filed under Opinions
United States soldiers’ deaths in Afghanistan amount to 2,387 as of July 27, 2018, and the war has no end in sight. With the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001, the United States is determined to stabilize the region and prevent further insurgencies from arising again. Afghanistan lies abou...
“Sierra Burgess is a Loser” is a loser
Allison Yoder, Social Media Manager
October 16, 2018
Filed under Opinions
This year, Netflix has been releasing one teenage rom-com after another. The first of these was “The Kissing Booth,” which was huge on Twitter, but crashed shortly after, with viewers pointing out the many flaws in the plotline and characters. Next came “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” whi...
In a New York state of mind
Madalyn Cottrell, Staff Writer
September 28, 2018
Filed under Opinions, Showcase
For my 16th birthday, my mom decided to surprise me with a trip to New York City over Labor Day weekend. She was quite aware of my love for the city, that love mostly centralized around Broadway. New York City was definitely way different than the small town I’m used to. It was much bigger than exp...
September Horoscopes
Emme Longman, MVC Editor in Chief
September 24, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Aries: Banging your head against the wall won’t reverse your headache Taurus: Stop straightening your hair it looks good curly! Gemini: Quit arguing with your mom, she loves you. Cancer: Very superstitious…writing’s on the wall... Leo: Your phone screen WILL hurt your eyes one day. Virgo: ...
Pinochet is not that bad
Grant Hess, MVC Writer
September 17, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Pinochet, the brutal dictator of Chile, is, in my opinion, a better and kinder ruler than the current so-called president of Venezuela, Maduro. Sure, Pinochet killed what some experts believe to be 20,000 communists, but he also ran an efficient and successful economy. Comparatively, Maduro has faile...
Tips for SAT/ACT tests
Joan Lee, MVC Features and Reviews Editor
August 24, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Study, especially if you plan on going to college. Although there are a few colleges and universities that do not require the SAT or ACT anymore, many institutions continue to look at your scores to see if you can fit in and add to the college environment. Use the College Board or ACT websites. Both ...
August Horoscopes
Emme Longman, MVC Editor in Chief
August 20, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Capricorn- Going to the state fair is not an excuse to wear a tube top. Aquarius- You can’t give up before you’ve tried! Pisces- Alaska is NOT an island. Aries- Please figure out when your assignments are due, I’m tired of the asking. Taurus- Getting a feather in your hair is not a good ide...
