Category: Non Fiction
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Richard Nixon by Sophia Speights
Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. Born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California, Nixon’s life before was marked by hardship and perseverance. He was very good in his academics, then he went to Whittier College and Duke University School of…
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The Dangers of Climate Change by Michelle Huber
Climate change is when our earth goes through long term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. Sometimes this can be natural due to changes in the sun’s activity or really big volcanic eruptions. Since the 1800s this has not been natural mainly because of the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Burning…
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“Comparison Is the Killer of Joy” by Kyer Collard
Do you ever compare yourself to someone on a daily basis? Most of us do, and it’s destroying our mental health. Firstly, research studies have found a heightened chance of depression and anxiety involved with comparing yourself to others. This happens because it causes you to focus more on someone else and what you don’t…
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Valley High’s VP: Britnee Eng
Meet Valley High School’s VPBy:Michelle Huber Britnee Eng is our assistant Principal here at Valley high school. She has taught for13 years from kindergarten all the way up to high school. She recognizes many ofthe students from past schools she’s been at. She enjoys how working at Valley shecan connect with the students better and…
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Why Come to Valley?
Why would you want to come to Valley? Valley Has helped so many students succeed,achieve their educational goals, and graduate!! Valley is the reason that I am able to graduate,and has helped me graduate early. All of the staff is always putting the students first, andmaking it their main goal to see what we as…
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Review of Title Flight’s album: Floral Green (by Camden Critchfield)
Title Fight’s second studio album, Floral Green, was released in 2012. This was the band’s most experimental album to date, pushing the status quo of what emo music was considered. Although they were nervous too, they released the album and it became their biggest album to date, along with becoming one of the many influences…
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….SOOO, whose idea was it to start Valley High School? (by Ivi Carman & Eisley Diaz)
Who thought that students should be able to learn in different ways? His name was Ivan Cendese. Ivan was a former Jesuit priest and principal at Hillcrest High School before he was the founder and first principal of Valley High School. Above: Ivan outside of Valley (Deseret News April 23-24, 1982) Ivan Cendese was born…
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Dogs are Many People’s Best Friends by Izabel Kump
They have feelings and emotions just like us. They provide emotional support, company, and a special bond. They’re the most popular pet on the planet. They are extremely smart and can learn over 100 words and gestures. The average dog’s intelligence is roughly compared to a 2.5-year-old child. They have a special sense of smell…
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How to Write a Book by River Fine
Have you ever had a story in your heart you’ve always wanted to tell? Or a unique life experience that could help out or relate to others with similar experiences? Or just interested in writing in general? Then writing a book could be a good path for you! Writing a book is hard work filled…
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How to: Love Yourself (by Kenley Taylor)
About 85% of the population struggles with self-esteem. That’s almost everyone! But the big question is how can we fix that? Are there things we can do to help ourselves? The answer is absolutely! Low self esteem doesn’t just affect you but also affects the people around you. Loving yourself can make the world of…
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“What do you see in Valley that brings out the excellence and light in students that most schools can’t reach?” (by Eisley Diaz)
Valley High School is great at showing its excellence and the light Valley brings out of our students. It shows how and why Valley High School is not just a school for is behaved kids, but kids who need faith to continue building their future. Valley is normally seen as a school for bad kids.…
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What Happens When You Die? by Izabel Kump
That’s a huge question that many people have. Everyone has their own opinions and beliefs about life after death. Your body’s vital function stops. Your heart no longer beats. Your breath stops and your brain no longer functions. Some people say you get a seven minute recap of your whole life when you stop breathing.…
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Annie’s Film Reviews: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
PG-13; 104 minutes; 9.2/10 In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, the Deetz family spans three generations as they return to Winter River following a family tragedy. The story centers on Lydia Deetz, who continues to deal with the lingering presence of the demon ghost Beetlejuice. Her teenage daughter, rebellious as her mother was, stumbles upon a portal to…
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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…
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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…
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