THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication

  • 15 Minute breaks are a scam by Nevaeh Carter

    15 Minute breaks are a scam by Nevaeh Carter

    Have you ever had to work six or more hours and they only give you a 15-minute break? I have to tell you it’s like getting a trailer for a break. If anything, you feel more tired after the break. For some people this is the sweet spot but for others it makes you feel…

  • Old People Watching Ai Videos at Full Volume Is Annoying by Azel Reese

    Old People Watching Ai Videos at Full Volume Is Annoying by Azel Reese

    Now I’ll be honest. I’m nosy in public, we all are to some extent. When someone’s on speakerphone next to us at the grocery store we eavesdrop. It’s a natural response. Maybe it’s a little annoying to hear someone on speakerphone, but it’s not infuriating. Now let’s shift situations. You’re in the doctor’s office, your…

  • Disney does NOT do live action movies well by Zoe Belle Green

    Disney does NOT do live action movies well by Zoe Belle Green

    Disney does NOT do live action movies well. In the recent past, Disney has been translating amazing classics into live action slop, and it feels very low effort and poorly done. Disney has been relying on classic titles like Aladdin, Mulan, and Snow White to bring in money and in turn producing unimaginative films and…

  • Children under the age of 14 shouldn’t be allowed to have social media by Lucy Trotter

    Children under the age of 14 shouldn’t be allowed to have social media by Lucy Trotter

    Social media usage by kids can have an extremely negative impact on them and shouldn’t be allowed until they are responsible enough. I may sound uptight, but as someone who’s had social media since the age of 12, I’ve witnessed some of the sad longer term affects it can have.  Starting off on how addictive…

  • (Staff Bio) Lucy Trotter

    (Staff Bio) Lucy Trotter

    Lucy is a Senior at Valley High School who previously attended Highland High for her first three years of high school. She has lived in Salt Lake City her whole life and enjoys spending most of her time with friends doing artsy activities. After she graduates, she would like to attend cosmetology school and use…

  • (Staff Bio) Azel Reese

    (Staff Bio) Azel Reese

    Azel Reese is a senior attending Valley High School for the 2026-2027 year. Azel grew up in Overton Nevada where she gained her love for poetry. In her sophomore year of high school, she attended a speech and debate competition where she got 36th place statewide out of almost 1,000 kids. Despite her love of…

  • (Staff Bio) Zoe Green

    (Staff Bio) Zoe Green

    Zoe Belle Green is a Junior at Valley High School, who was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and has been back and forth between Vegas and Utah her whole life. She has been attending Valley High since the third quarter of her Sophomore year. She is going to begin taking college courses in January 2027…

  • (Staff Bio) Nevaeh Carter

    (Staff Bio) Nevaeh Carter

    Nevaeh is a Junior at Valley High School. She grew up in Riverton, Utah, and currently lives in Draper. She wants to contribute poems and videos to The Hoot. After graduating, Nevaeh wants to pursue a career in cosmetology. She has been playing instruments for 6 years, specifically viola and guitar. She wishes to leave…

  • [Album Review] EZ’s Review of Unity by Joost

    [Album Review] EZ’s Review of Unity by Joost

    Joost’s album Unity mixes the loud, energetic style of gabberpop with emotional and serious themes. The music is filled with heavy synths, distorted sounds, and fast beats that make listeners want to dance, but underneath the excitement there is a deeper message about loneliness, sadness, and the importance of people staying united. One of the…

  • [Album Review] Niko’s Review of Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

    [Album Review] Niko’s Review of Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

    I chose 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole. I picked this album for the specific reason being because I feel that it is one of his most popular albums, and that he had a huge focus on nostalgia, personal growth, success, and the value of “Loving Yourz” rather than focusing on the more “gangster”…

  • [Album Review] Av’s Review of Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots   

    [Album Review] Av’s Review of Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots   

    Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots is more than just an alternative pop album. Lead singer Tyler Joseph makes his identity difficult to define by singing about inner conflict, dark thoughts, and mental battles. Using instruments such as the ukulele, piano, keyboard, and bass guitar, and percussion played by Josh Dun, the album creates a dramatic…

  • [Album Review] Jojo’s Review of The Divine Feminine by Mac Miller

    [Album Review] Jojo’s Review of The Divine Feminine by Mac Miller

    The Divine Feminine is a soulful, and Intimate Mac Miller album exploring a multifaceted spectrum of love, femininity, and emotional vulnerability. It shares themes of Romance, Love, Spiritual admiration of women, and the balance of energy. The Divine Feminine explores love and admiration and spiritual connection through a jazzy r&b sound. Centering on reverence for…

  • [Album Review] Bella’s Review of Collide with the Sky by Pierce the Veil

    [Album Review] Bella’s Review of Collide with the Sky by Pierce the Veil

    Collide With The Sky by Pierce the Veil is a very emotional album that combines aggressive instrumentals with deep lyrics. The album uses guitar riffs, fast-paced drumming, and intense vocals to create an urgent, sharp sound that feels chaotic and emotional. Songs like “A Match Into Water” and “Hold On Till May” use themes like pain,…

  • [Album Review] Finn’s Review of Lover of a Ghost by Violet Vira

    [Album Review] Finn’s Review of Lover of a Ghost by Violet Vira

    Lover of a Ghost is Violent Vira’s debut album, which came out in 2025. It’s centered on a fictional storyline of grief, abandonment, and obsession. It follows a protagonist dealing with a missing, presumably dead lover. It explores themes of insanity, religious trauma, and hallucinations, all while the protagonist is trying to search for her…

  • [Album Review] Lucas Review’s Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande

    [Album Review] Lucas Review’s Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande

    Eternal Sunshine is an album featuring many different music genres and warning styles including contemporary R&B and pop that surprises me by the approach she took in combination with the vocals and tricks, it’s very original. It’s very flowy, reminds me of How to Pretend: Lucy Bedroque. Listening to this album is very calming, introspective,…