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ON THE JOB. As part of his office aide duties, senior Braden Richardson delivers a pass during fourth period. Seniors fill the aide positions in offices, the library and some classrooms.

Allow juniors to fill office aide slots

by Dillon Webber, VOW staff Sep 17, 2025

In many high schools, being an office aide is an important position traditionally reserved for seniors. While seniors certainly deserve opportunities to develop leadership and responsibility, limiting...

SEIZE ALL THE DAYS. Seniors have one year left. It is time to get the most from the days we have left.

Time to live life to fullest

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Sep 16, 2025

Senior year feels different. There’s a certain weight to it—knowing that every “last” really is the last. Last first day of school, last football season, last pep rally. And because of that, I’ve...

DECA provides real experience for resume, college apps

DECA provides real experience for resume, college apps

by Zoe Mendes, VOW Staff Sep 15, 2025

Picture yourself sitting in a college interview years from now. The interviewer asks, “What experiences in high school prepared you most for success?” Would you rather talk about attending a few meetings...

NOT A HEALTHY CHOICE. Kraft Heinz-owned Lunchables products are displayed for sale in a grocery store in Encinitas, California, U.S., November, 12, 2024.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Why America will never reach blue zone status

by Katelyn Davies, VOW staff Sep 11, 2025

In 2004, National Geographic explorer Dan Buettner coined the term “Blue Zone.” A blue zone is a country or specific area where people live to be one hundred years of age or more. Currently, the only...

STRESSED OUT. Digital tools does not make the homework load lighter for students in advanced classes.

AI does not lesson homework load

by Zoe Mendes, VOW Staff Sep 8, 2025

Homework’s easier-kids just don’t try hard enough. Many teens have heard those words slip out of their parents’ mouths in some form. While it seems tempting to assume modern tools like Google,...

Susan Monarez, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 25, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt

America’s health in danger after CDC resignations

by Katelyn Davies, VOW staff Sep 3, 2025

Under the current administrations at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of Health and Human Services, America’s healthcare is set to crumble. On August 29, 2025, Jim O’Neill...

LOL. Too many things on this graphic are pictures that parents wouldn't understand, but teenagers get immediately.

Brainrot could be killing modern culture

by Alexzander Talkington, VOW Staff Aug 28, 2025

That is so skibidi. Quit flexing your rizz. Being nice to that sus guy is adding aura points. In the year of 2025, the concept of brainrot has become an all time topic amongst the younger generation...

Dead-end. Major railway project between Houston and Dallas cancelled after President claims it isn't worth as much as it cost. Graphic Representation

Cancelled high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston

by Kaitlin Burns, VOW Staff May 2, 2025

On a good day, a drive between Dallas and Houston is around three hours, and on a bad day, it could push toward six to seven hours. If someone chooses to take a few train rides between them, it could be...

IT'S FAIR TIME. There are so many things to do at the Montgomery County Fair. Find the schedule of events at mcfa.org

Montgomery County Fair starts Thursday

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Apr 2, 2025

As summer approaches, the excitement for the Montgomery County Fair fills the air, bringing together residents from all around in order to celebrate this annual event. This event isn’t just about the...

HAUNTING MEMORIES. The Showtime series "Yellowjackets" has been renewed for season 3. courtesy of Showtime.

Yellowjackets fans prepare for trauma of season 2, 3

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Mar 27, 2025

The television series "Yellowjackets" has received significant attention and acclaim, leading to its renewal for a third season even before the premiere of its second season . This early commitment reflects...

LESS WATCHING MORE PLAYING. The influx of screen time that young children are receiving along with the effects of the pandemic have led to a significant decline in reading skills. It is critical to their brain development that parents monitor what their children are watching.

Gen Alpha struggling, adults must stop laughing, start helping

by Isabella Melin Mar 27, 2025

Older generations are always especially critical of their predecessors. It was only five years ago when Gen Z was the elders’ punching bag, but now as Gen Alpha begins to make its impression, it has...

HELP AVAILABLE. If you or someone close needs help with self harm or other mental health concerns, reach out. There is always help available.

Breaking the silence

by Sujeidy Ortiz, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

In the shadows of mental health struggles lies a reality that many find difficult to discuss, self-harm. Every year, countless individuals turn to self-injury as a means of coping with overwhelming emotions,...

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