Three weeks before I was born, my parents were told that there was a fifty-percent chance that I would be born with Down’s Syndrome. They spent those three weeks living in terror, trying and failing...

 “Ridiculously hilarious,” was the consensus among students in describing ‘Noises Off,’ the MVHS play that ran from November 14-16 . The acting class at MVHS was able to reenact one of the funniest...

As winter approaches, many of us may not be able to fit into last year’s holiday sweater. Whether you are looking to save money or to mix up your wardrobe with some one-of-a-kind pieces, shopping at...

Everyone loves a good movie, but we’ve all had times struggling to find that perfect film.  Whether you’re interested in partying with friends or having some quality alone-time, these movies will...

October was undoubtedly a good month in the world of alternative music, and three new album releases in particular were standouts.  Before every artist launches a Christmas-themed album, let’s take...

Our parents might ask each other, “Where were you when you heard about the death of Michael Jackson?” And in their signature hushed tones, they begin recounting stories of hearing the news over the...

1. Keep breakfast Easy:  Consuming healthy foods to restore your body’s energy in the morning is necessary to have a great start to your busy day at school.  Whether its just a bowl of cereal and...

Books have always contained some of the darkest, most callous and unfeeling characters from the blackest corners of the human imagination--walking manifestations of the most horrifying qualities of mankind....

    On April 19th, 2013, Connor Menden, a senior at MVHS, undertook a feat of a lifetime - swimming in Hawaii from the island of Maui to Lanai. The swim was 10 miles and took him 3 months to train for. Menden...

As the spooky Halloween atmosphere slowly fades, it’s nice to look back at some of the events that made this Halloween so memorable. One of the most popular Halloween attractions was Halloween Haunt...

1. Rescue Time Rescue Time allows you to block certain websites for a specific amount of time and log how much time you spend on different sites. It claims to give you back around 4 hours a week that...

For a majority of us, our parents  signed us up for recreational sports leagues by the time we start Elementary school in hopes for us to find a new hobby, meet new friends, or just a place to burn off...