On Jan. 20, President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated into office for his second term as President of the United States. This was a day of immense fear and uncertainty for many, while others were pleased...

The Mt. Vernon Girls Track Team has officially started its season. Preseason is over and official practices and meets are beginning.  On March 7, there was an indoor meet at Indiana Wesleyan University....

For some people, the goal of high school is to have fun and make friends. For others, the goal is to graduate and prepare for college. One thing that helps greatly with preparing for college is AP classes....

This year's seventh annual Future Black Leaders Summit was hosted on February 7th, 2025. The main theme of this year’s summit was Embrace. Sixteen predominantly white high schools, including Mt. Vernon,...

Fires in California have always been a problem, but in recent events, they have gotten worse. The flames engulfed forests, houses and buildings all over Southern California. Millions of people had to be...

As winter sports come to an end, spring sports have started up their preseason and are gearing up for amazing seasons. One sport that has started pre-season conditioning is the girls track team.  Last...

Being a student in high school is hard; sitting in class for an hour and twenty minutes straight listening to teachers lecturing can be unenjoyable. Getting large amounts of homework in one class and then...

Running is an aerobic exercise with many health benefits. It can help expand endurance, improve sleep patterns, and improve mood. However, many people absolutely despise running. Hopefully with more information...

Food is fuel and athletes need a lot of it. Student-athletes often snack on all kinds of foods throughout the day. Whether it is a donut on the way to school or a handful of pretzels before practice, snacking...

The Mt. Vernon’s Lady Marauders Basketball Team open gyms began in August, which were usually twice a week. Tryouts were held from October 21st through October 23rd. Many players returned,  as well...