Finals are coming up! You know what that means: endless hours of studying, mountains of homework, procrastinating that mountain of homework, and then stressing about the earlier (albeit inevitable) procrastination....

Being a teenage girl requires patience. Some may say that there’s nothing teen girls can participate in without receiving backlash. You play sports? Oh, you’re trying too hard. You like makeup? Wow,...

From short funny video clips to genius ideas in fashion, art, and technology, social media has had a massive influence on the way we live. Ever since the general public was able to obtain Internet access,...

Throughout the entirety of our schooling career, students have been exposed to a wide variety of books written by such greats as Shel Silverstein, Suzanne Collins, and Harper E. Lee. Although, it’s a...

The words “retard” and “retarded” stem from the term “mental retardation”. The term “mental retardation” was first introduced in 1961, and it was not meant to be derogatory; it was a medical...

The pandemic has altered senior year as we know it. Activities, dances, and school itself haven’t been the same for us. We were ready for senior year to be memorable, and although it will be, this isn’t...

As some have disagreed over the inclusion of transgender athletes and where they stand in certain athletic programs, there is much to take into account. While some athletic programs and organizations accommodate...

As the school year is coming to an end, students are wondering if in person remote learning will be an option next school year. At this time I’m unsure of what the COVID-19 plan is for the next...

Earth Day was on Thurs. April 22, 2021. Earth Day is an important day and we shouldn’t ignore the message behind it. Our planet needs our help. The planet is heating up and fast. Climate change is...

When Disney released their first fully animated feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, in 1937, it’s safe to say diversity was not something they were concerned with. Over time, however, that...

Is Cyber Bullying being overlooked due to COVID-19? With the increase in online learning due to COVID-19, many are concerned about the effects of cyber bullying.  SVHS has always had ways to protect...

Over a year ago when the pandemic first hit, every public event was cancelled. People were forced to stay inside their houses as much as possible to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now there is a vaccine...