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College and Career Readiness at MVHS

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer May 23, 2023

Advanced Placement classes, also known as AP classes, are advanced, college-level courses offered by the College Board. They are taught in high schools and are generally regarded to be as difficult as...

The tornado took a car and deposited it along the side of the road.

Severe Weather

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer April 19, 2023

Severe weather is nothing to take lightly. All across the US, there have been tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. The top headlines across the United States were “Severe weather across the US to threaten...

This is a 40oz Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler, one of the currently-popular water bottles right now.

Stanley Cup

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer April 3, 2023

Many people know that the Stanley 40oz Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ Tumbler cup is one of the newest popular water bottles. It has a handle and can be easily carried from place to place....

Students who wrote on a whiteboard in a teacher's classroom voluntarily wrote in cursive.

Should Students Learn Cursive?

Yasmin Sustaita, MVC writer March 3, 2023

For most people living in the United States, reaching third grade was a milestone; it was the year they were taught cursive. The standard curriculum included it, and so most current teenagers and adults...

Fun Things to Do in Winter

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer March 1, 2023

There are many fun things to do when it is cold, either indoors or outdoors. Whether people are spending time with loved ones or just having fun themselves, these activities are just a start to having...

The book “I Was Here” by Gayle Forman is an insightful telling of a teen girl dealing with the mysterious suicide of her best friend.

“I Was Here” Book Review

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer January 30, 2023

Gayle Forman is a skilled author who writes fictional books that feel very real. Every single book deals with incredibly deep topics, subjects, and emotions that teens and adults alike feel. Her...

The construction area spans a great length. It runs between W 600 N and W 100 N.

Mt. Comfort Construction

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer January 9, 2023

It has been said many times that Indiana has two seasons: winter and construction. A couple of years ago, there was a new deal made that said if companies built factories in Mt....

The book “If I Stay” was written by Gayle Forman.

“If I Stay” Review

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer December 5, 2022

The book “If I Stay” was written by Gayle Forman. It is a tragic story of a girl named Mia Hall who loses her entire family in a car crash. She had two very loving parents and a little brother named...

The Spider-Man ride at Universal Studios Florida is an interactive, 3D ride.

Universal Island of Adventure

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer November 8, 2022

Universal Studios Island of Adventure has several different themed areas including, Harry Potter: Hogsmead, Jurassic World, Dr. Seuss, and Marvel. People dress up like...

These are the two puppies from the last litter. They loved to play in the leaves, and the blond one blended in pretty well with the ground. Both boys were super sweet and energetic, and loved to chase when we took them outdoors.

Breeding Dogs

Makayla Faulk, MVC writer and photographer September 26, 2022

Breeding dogs is a fun thing that my family started a couple of years ago. We started with our family dog, named Mocha. She is a standard-sized, first-generation chocolate labradoodle. She looks a little...

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