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Women united yet alone. Graphic representing the struggle of most women to access care, unifying women and hurting them.

‘Period Poverty’ affects majority of teen girls in the United States

by Kaitlin Burns Oct 3, 2024

Menstrual health is still ever advancing in the world, and research for women’s health only began to be recognized and officially researched in the 1980s. Women’s health is historically underrepresented,...

THE HEALTHIEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS. The number one Healthiest fast food restaurant according to this study is Chipotle. Not all fast food is completely lacking in nutrition, and finding a balance is recommended.

New study ranks fast food restaurants’ nutrition

by Isabella Melin Oct 2, 2024

In a world that is consumed by diet culture, pushed on by pseudo-health professionals, fast food is often villainized to the fullest extent. However, it isn’t stated enough that any food is better than...

PALESTINE WILL BE FREE.  The phrase, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” is a call to end settler colonization; not just in Palestine, but globally. 

Soil of Palestine forever stained with centuries of blood from colonization

by Katelyn Davies, VOW contributor Sep 25, 2024

The year is 1948 and Israel has just been declared a new state by the United Nations, but where does this leave Palestine? Palestine at the time was home to over 1.4 million Palestinians. In 1948, the...

YOU MATTER TO WHS. The school district has resources for struggling students and family. If you or someone you love needs support, visit Care Solace or call 988.

Antiquated state law prevents schools from supporting students’ mental health

by Isabella Melin Sep 24, 2024

Students often complain that schools and counselors don’t do enough for the mental health of their students, and when they do, it feels very superficial and out of touch. However, this is not the school’s...

Caffeine lovers gain a win. New study released shows those who drink more caffeine experience more benefits than those who drink little.

Caffeine lovers experience more health benefits than previously discovered

by Kaitlin Burns Sep 19, 2024

Drinking large amounts of caffeine is usually immediately declared bad for you, with many health programs online recommending people limit themself to one small coffee a day and little to no sodas. A new...

BROKEN HEARTED. The hockey community is devastated by the tragic death of hockey legend Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Michael Gaudreau.

Drunk driver steals lives of hockey star, brother

by Danica Sundquist, VOW contributor Sep 18, 2024

The world and hockey fans alike mourn the death of hockey legend Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Michael Gaudreau. The brothers were biking in their home town of New Jersey the night before their...

THEY SAID NEVER AGAIN. Every time there's another school shooting, these are the words echoed throughout the media. Yet, these horrific incidents continue to happen, and will as long as lenient gun regulation allows.

Epidemic of school shootings must be addressed

by Isabella Melin Sep 16, 2024

On September 4, 2024, 14-year-old Colt Gray walked into Apalachee High School with an AR-15, murdering four people and hospitalizing nine. Unfortunately, Apalachee High School is only one of 45 schools...

Graphic representing bad luck symbols commonly found in media everyday.

Number 13’s murky history

by Kaitlin Burns Sep 11, 2024

Friday 13th.  The unluckiest day of the year will happen twice in 2024, the first one being this Friday. The day is filled with superstitions and lore. Many superstitions surround the number 13, mostly...

A NECESSITY. Fire drills may be an inconvenience, but they are an important part of school safety.

Safety drill important to school well-being

by River Shaunfield, VOW staff Sep 6, 2024

During the frantic and daily stress of high school weekdays, a fire drill might seem like nothing more than an inconvenience and time taken away for students to do work, but this drill has the potential...

Technology issues make students glitch out

Technology issues make students glitch out

by Ryder Sciba, VOW contributor Sep 5, 2024

Let’s address the major problem that’s been going around the school for the past month. Technology. The technology issues are piling up as the year goes on and they keep recurring. These issues...

Water bottle craze repeats itself

Water bottle craze repeats itself

by Victoria Medina Sep 3, 2024

In recent years, the craze and over consumerism over the water bottle phenomenon has taken over social media where main competitors like Stanley and Owala are in high demand. Collections are being built...

Image portraying how surrounded celebrities are at every turn, each one begging to be noticed.

Cost of freedom for fame

by Kaitlin Burns Aug 30, 2024

For years it's been understood that a consequence of the limelight is the flashing cameras of the paparazzi and the reality of being walking entertainment everywhere one goes. In more recent years this...

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