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September full hope, awareness, emphasis on mental health wellness

September full hope, awareness, emphasis on mental health wellness

by Sujeidy Ortiz and VOW staff Sep 10, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, September brings with it a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health. Designated as Suicide Prevention Month, this time of year serves...

FIRST PERFORMANCE. During the halftime show at the first home game, junior Robbie King plays with the Wildkat Band. This was the debut of the halftime show that will be the band's contest show, Dimensions and Destiny.

Band works toward new goals, successful competition season

by Isabella Melin Sep 9, 2024

The clock strikes zero, the players shuffle off the field, and the people in the stands sit, eagerly waiting for the halftime show to start. As the band walks out, people watch in awe of the mesmerizing...

TRAPPED. A concert is the setting for an usual serial killer story in Trap. image courtesy of Blinding Edge Pictures

New ‘Trap’ movie brings musicality to horror genre

by Heather Carroll Sep 6, 2024

Imagine a night of live music and entertainment with your family turned into a hunt for a serial killer and a race to escape the venue. This is basically the plot of new horror movie ‘Trap,’ which...

THE BOOK IS BETTER. Based on the best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover, “It End with Us,” delves into the topic of domestic abuse. photo courtesy of Sony Pictures.

‘It Ends with Us’ movie misses mark

by Victoria Medina Sep 6, 2024

Books are always better than the movies. The movie “It Ends With Us” is a prime example of an unnecessary film that didn't need to come to life.  The story was originally written by author Colleen...

GOD BLESS THE USA. With his hand over his heart, senior Justin Willis joins the team during the national anthem before the game. Thursday games make Fridays tough for players after arriving home late after the game.

Thursday night games cause Friday problems

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Sep 6, 2024

The sound of cheers rings out around the stadium field as teams score a touchdown. The band does its signature piece, lifting the atmosphere and creating an intimidating wave of sound. Cheerleaders...

SERIES SWEEP. Playing boys doubles against Cleveland, junior Bryce Bickley serves against his opponent. The Wildkats played Cleveland as part of the district team competition.

Tennis team bonds over tournament trips

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Sep 6, 2024

The team starts competition in the over 100 degree heat of the relentless summers. Before the first day of school, the start tournament play.  Their competition carries on through the brisk fall days,...

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...

DEFYING GRAVITY. The Broadway sensation will hit the big screen this fall. courtesy of Universal Studios

‘Wicked’ shows world of Oz in new way

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Sep 5, 2024

The cinematic adaptation of "Wicked," based on the renowned Broadway musical, has generated considerable anticipation among audiences and critics alike. Directed by Jon M. Chu, the film seeks to explore...

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...

VICTORY LINE. Leading the Sweethearts in the victory line at the start of the game against Aldine Davis, Sweetheart captain Tori VanSchuyver takes part in the tradition of lining up before the game. The Sweethearts are an important part of the tradition of Fridays at Yates Stadium.

Sweethearts play important role in Friday night lights tradition

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Sep 4, 2024

The sounds of the crowd cheering for the team. The stands filled with purple and white. The memories that will last years beyond the times at Berton A. Yates Stadium. The concept of Friday night lights...

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...

GET LOUD. At the first game of the record-breaking 2023 football season, members of the PitKru show their Wildkat spirit at the game against Temple.

PitKru ready to go wild for Kats

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Aug 30, 2024

School spirit is huge to the school. PitKru is ready to show off their Wildkat spirit once again this year. Join these students as they go wild for the Kats.  These Wildkats are ready to join PitKru...

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