Author: Graham Bany

  • BOOK REVIEW: The Rose Code by Katie Quinn – Avaya Sterrett

    BOOK REVIEW: The Rose Code by Katie Quinn – Avaya Sterrett

    I chose to do my book review on a historical non-fiction book called The Rose Code, written by Kate Quinn. Ms. Quinn is an excellent writer and historian. She captures the true essence of life during WWII. I enjoy historical non-fiction books with strong female leads. The Rose Code sets the scene by introducing the…

  • BOOK REVIEW: Giver of the Stars by Jojo Moyes – Avaya Sterrett

    BOOK REVIEW: Giver of the Stars by Jojo Moyes – Avaya Sterrett

    I read Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. It’s a historical fiction story. This means the story and characters are made up, but the facts of the year and what happened during that time in history are real. When I first purchased the book, I thought it would be about a strong female lead during…

  • The Biden Administration’s Policy Blunders – Jose Reyna Rodriguez

    The Biden Administration’s Policy Blunders – Jose Reyna Rodriguez

    The current President Biden and his administration are responsible for having passed a number of laws. Due to the approach or lack thereof that the administration has taken in addressing a number of issues, the president’s approval rating is historically low. Sitting at a 38% approval rating and a 55% disapproval rating according to five…

  • Books with Valley Kids – Grace Kasanos

    Books with Valley Kids – Grace Kasanos

  • Prescription Cover – Avaya Sterrett

    We are misunderstood by what they only see,forteens the burdens can be immense,Prescriptions that embrace a fragile defense. Just a young adult trying to seek for compassion,A shadow of smoke flows like the sea to ease the pain , And allow minds to wanderfree,Not forfun orthoughtless flights, But to sail our minds through the darkest…

  • The Beauty of Everyday – Livvy Wilkinson

    It is easy to overlook the beauty that surrounds us in the simplicity of everyday moments. The magic found in mundane routines is often taken for granted. From your favorite coffee shop releasing their spring menu on a day you need a pick me up to your boyfriend stopping on the side of the road…

  • MAGIC SUPERNOVA – MJ Ortega, Zia Shick & Grace Kasanos

    This photo project includes Grace Kasanos as the model , makeup done by Zia Shick and photos done by MJ Ortega. The idea around the photos are inspired by red wine supernova by chappell roan , we wanted a playful energy to the photos as the song has a very queer bouncy vibe and doesn’t…

  • Anxiety and How it Impacts Students by Avaya Sterrett

    Anxiety and the way it affects people is astonishing. It is one of the most prevalent mental health issues and it’s so hard for some people to overcome or even face. And it does affect a lot of academic performance, resulting in them failing or falling behind. A small part in the brain, about the…

  • ‘untitled’ by Rylan Treweek

    ‘untitled’ by Rylan Treweek

  • “Medicare For All would cost too much” …is a lie. – Jose Reyna Rodriguez

    Have you ever wondered why the United States doesn’t guarantee healthcare to its citizens? The push for Medicare For All has intensified, Due to rising healthcare costs and coverage concerns affecting millions of Americans. The debate, spotlighted by Bernie Sanders during the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries, centers on the deficiency  in our current system…

  • Whispers of Rain – Liv Wilkinson

    Let it pour, let it fall I will soak it up all in one  Each drop from natures gift Carrying a secret from her sky Telling tales as they drop by Kissing the earth with tender care A quenching thirst, a love affair In every drop, a story not told As they fall, a tale…

  • Earth Day Project – MJ Ortega

    April 22 was Earth day, so me and Zia decided to take photos outside. We took pictures with the flowers and in the grass. It was a beautiful sunny day and the flowers were bright and everywhere. Sometimes its nice to just be outside and appreciate our planet and how beautiful nature can be.

  • The Hesi – Dominic Utley

    The desire to have others satisfied or desired by my work has been near a lifelong journey for me thus far. Sprouted by a ghost of a father, watered by the tears of solitude. It grew for I was only a child into a fear bewildered by the sclera. The fear grew to feel like…

  • Alone in April – Grace Kasanos

    I miss the sand  The vastness of the land I wouldn’t think you’d understand   Never meant to be tamed  Feeling ashamed of my mind Thoughts that can’t be explained  The blackest sheep in the herd My words never understood Forever wishing you could Trying to find the right thing Is this just another fling Will…

  • METAL MASTER – SHAWNDICE OVERSON KILLING IT AT THE BEEHIVE

    Jose Gutierrez, famed photographer from Valley High School, captured our very own Shawn Overson. The talents of the drummer, Shawn, and his bandmates were on full display Wednesday at The Beehive downtown. Crowds got wild in the mosh pit. We are happy to report that only one person got punched in the face.