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[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,…
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The Summer After High School by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
Everybody is always telling me about summer after high school, they always talk about how to live my life and enjoy my youth because the summer once you’re done with school is the best one of your entire life. So as the end of school is approaching, I’m beginning to get so excited about everything…
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Why you Should Watch and not just Listen to Silver Springs by Bella Carrion
The live performance of “Silver Springs” in 1997 by Fleetwood Mac is one of the most emotional and memorable live performances by the band. The song itself is an emotional breakup song. Stevie Nicks is one of the lead vocalists of Fleetwood Mac; she and Lindsey Buckingham (one of the main guitarists) dated for about…
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Lucas’ Reflections as Student Body President
I became Student Body President when our current one accidentally graduated. It was difficult for me to take on the responsibility but I created a new system to try to best help the other Peer Leaders succeed. Despite my excitement to be President, I’d end up having to move from place to place. This made…
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Valley’s 50th Anniversary Activity by Lucas Bland
Food. Food is by far the strongest motivator for teenagers to go to anything. Even since before I became President, I knew that for an event to be successful, there are two main points to consider. The first and most important one is food, so much food that teenagers could stuff their fat faces full…
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Xbox 360 Still Matters to Me by Solomon Harmer
Why does Xbox matter to me? I feel that old Xbox consoles have allowed me to create many memories and friends, and made my childhood filled with joy and laughter that has developed who I am today. Asking friends for their usernames on this console so that we could play together just about every day…
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My Little Village by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez
As you grow up you always hear the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”, I never understood what that meant until I realized I was raised by a village. I was shown love by every one of my family members and I knew it of course, but I always felt like it…
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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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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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.
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Solving the teacher shortage crisis by Jose Reyna Rodriguez
One thing that is always mentioned in how to create a better future for individuals and society at large is quality education. I fundamentally believe this to be true, and I don’t doubt that you agree. That is why it is a tragedy to see the institution of education be underfunded and under-appreciated. We have…
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My Life by Jose Reyna Rodriguez
My name is Jose Gilberto Reyna Rodriguez, I was born in Mexico but that is not where I grew up. I am an immigrant from Mexico who is now a citizen of the United States. This step to a new life was not one taken lightly. Like many other families who move to America, we…
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The Right to Change by Dominic Utley
The right to change is a part of humanity’s gift unto itself; guided by the former choiceswe make and own free will. Our free will is the most beautiful thing we have. We covet it and yet we create this facade that it owes us every bad choice we make anew. We have no guide…
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“Balance” by Shae Swensen
On earth there are many different forms of balance. Life has many cycles for all living things. We as people have a responsibility, a burden of higher intelligence. Some misuse their knowledge and our earth. Some don’t want to tap into their minds. I like to believe that most of us are capable of doing…
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AI Integrating into Valley High School by Rendan Shroeder
What is it? Valley High’s narrow AI acts like a guided helper, restricted by district rules, much like a small dog on a short leash. It’s designed to support students and staff within set parameters. This AI is akin to a customizable tutor, capable of explaining concepts, operating in several languages, and steering students away…
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Justifying Journalism by Marcus Boehme
Valley High School is a place of safety, creativity, positivity, determination and building each other up. The 2023-24 school year brings many changes to Valley High. Office relocation and restoration for our safety and security. New teachers, attendance policies, and classes to make our school year the best yet. Even with all the other changes…
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How Fashion Influences Valley High by Parker Breshears
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“Forgiveness” by Caleb Marvive
forgiveness, what is it, why is it important what can it do for me. forgiveness is the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven, to let go of the anger or Resentment we hold twoards others, now why would we want this ? well i can tell you from experience It can Set you…
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Beauty in the Chaos by Jibril Nicholson
The lights break and crackle, fluttering and flicking like thunder crashing, such as a cozy fire warming the house. Bareface branches swaying and swinging outside. Seeming like a horrifying dance of dark and light, Good and Evil. You hear footsteps pounding towards you from the door, creaking and thumping with everystep. They lie still for…
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Why You Should Read Rumi by Cambree Prescott
September 30, 1207, Balkh, Afghanistan, an amazing 13th century poet was born. His poems were inspiring and sometimes had a really deep meaning or no meaning at all. When I read his book I was inspired. I never liked reading ever but the way that he used his words and how he got his point…
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Marley Richardson’s Review: The Beginning After the End by TurtleME
The Beginning After the End is a story starting on Earth but quickly switches to another other-worldly universe with magic elves, dwarves, and humans. It’s an isekai, magic, swordplay, fantasy adventure. The story starts off with our main character, Grey, as king in a futuristic, dystopian-type earth. He was unsure why his body felt heavy…