After what seems like every year after school is over, everyone suddenly starts trying to make summer memorable. People make bucket lists they'll probably forget about in a week, stay up way too late,...
Have you ever listened to a song and it felt like you got cold while listening to a certain part? It happens because the brain reacts emotionally to certain sounds, lyrics, or sudden changes in music....
As the school year is coming to an end on May 28th, many students are already counting down the days until summer break. After weeks of testing, months of waking up early, and days counting down quickly,...
The Great Gatsby is not only a novel; it represents an entire society—one defined by opulence, mystery, and the illusion of perfection. The marvelous ambiance and displays of wealth alone make it an...
Every year on April 22nd, people across the country celebrate Earth Day by taking steps to protect the environment. At Walton-Verona, students and staff are doing their part in a simple but effective...
Every year, St. Patrick's Day arrives, and the same thing happens: people show up to school in green, talk about luck, and maybe even pinch someone who forgot. St. Patrick's Day has become one of those...
Every time a calendar lands on Friday the 13th, people start talking about bad luck, creepy coincidence, and horror movies. But is the day actually as scary as everyone says? Probably not, but it's still...
Over the past 2 years I've seen that multiple people in multiple different classes at Walton-Verona just don't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Personally, I don't stand for the pledge because I know...
For some, Valentines is a time of celebrating love for a special someone filled with cheesy gifts of red roses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, helium balloons as big as our faces, oversized stuffed...
New Year's Resolutions may be a thing of the past, dating back 4,000 years ago amongst Babylonians who, much like us, held celebrations in honor of a New Year. Their 12-day festivities (which took place...
Replacing ornaments with candy or treats might sound fun if it actually happened, but it could take away from what makes holiday decorating special. Ornaments last for years and often carry memories, while...
Students and teachers are buzzing about a enlightening sight that has appeared around town. A Dodge Suv completely wrapping in Glowing Christmas lights. The mysterious driver has been spotted cruising...
