Tips to survive the school year
Joan Lee, MVC Features and Reviews
August 2, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Do not procrastinate. It is true that some people are more efficient when the deadline for an assignment is rapidly approaching. However, most people are not as efficient if they do not plan well for assignments, and teachers can usually tell it has been hastily put together. If you do procrastinate, d...
Four years for now
Claire Dorsch, MVC Managing Editor
May 23, 2018
Filed under Opinions
When I was a freshman, I thought I had all the time in the world. I thought I would be able to try new clubs, find new friends, go to parties, and become independent. I thought I could transform my personality and become the best of who I could be. Looking back on that time, now as a senior, I see th...
Saying goodbye
Hannah Warfel, MVC Reviews Editor
May 21, 2018
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Every school year seems to go by pretty fast. One day you are back and dreading all of the math homework you will have to do this year and the next you are a week away from summer vacation. Senior year was no exception for me. This year was so fast that I feel like the memories I have of my classes f...
Why thrifting is so good!
Emme Longman, MVC Sports Editor
May 7, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Thrifting, or searching stores for cheap and discounted clothing, is becoming increasingly popular in today’s world. Many students also find it convenient because they can find nice clothes at cheap prices, and many high schoolers do not have a lot of money. “It is like finding a gem in a treasure ch...
Cheap deals, expensive brands
Emme Longman, MVC Sports Editor
May 3, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Thrifting, or searching stores for cheap and discounted clothing, is becoming increasingly popular in today’s world. Many students also find it convenient because they can find nice clothes at cheap prices, and many high schoolers do not have a lot of money. “It is like finding a gem in a treasure ch...
Joe Biden and President Trump duke it out on Twitter
Clare Bielefeld, MVC Staff Reporter
April 27, 2018
Filed under Opinions
President Donald Trump and Twitter: A match made in hell for White House publicity. Despite the poor representation of the United States, Donald Trump’s Twitter account gives us a window into his mind. He tweets raw thoughts and sends them off so quickly he often leaves spelling errors like “covfefe...
Guns in school
Caty McGovern, MVC Opinions Editor
April 23, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Since the Parkland shooting there has been a topic that has been on people’s minds. That topic is gun control. There are many different arguments happening about the prevention of school shootings. One argument that people have really been pushing for the prevention or lessening of the tragedy of ...
Guns vs. Mental health
Joan Lee, MVC News Editor
April 16, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Back in February, a tragic shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing seventeen students. I send my condolences to those affected by this horrible incident and applaud the young men and women who chose to stand up to advocate for safety. My heart is with you. However, I have...
Aca-awesome trip
Sydney Blankenship, MVC Staff Reporter
April 12, 2018
Filed under Opinions
The a capella trip took place from March 3rd and March 4th in Kentucky. The Mt. Vernon two a capella groups, Formation and Locked out, participated in a showcase, met many other a cappella groups, and took classes to learn more about music. This was my second and unfortunately last year doing the trip. C...
AP Prep
Hannah Warfel, MVC Reviews Editor
April 9, 2018
Filed under Opinions
AP tests may seem like they are far away, but they are closer than you think, so get ready for it now. “When I get ready for the AP tests, first I cry then I study somehow by watching Crash Course videos and such,” said Nikki Schreiner, 12. For the upcoming tests, make sure you study the mate...
