“I ain’t reading allat.”  “Ong i’m on my winter arc.”  “Losing my dawg was a canon event fr.” All these quotes and more are merely the tip of the proverbial iceberg that is Gen...

Every day as we step onto the DVHS campus, iron gates shut behind us, turning our school into a locked enclosure. Hall monitors patrol the corridors, enforcing the Closed Campus Rule, ensuring no student...

Many students take for granted all the benefits that DVHS provides. It’s common to hear students complain about the academic culture at  DVHS and the stress it may cause. But by taking an objective...

When I walked into my first DVHS college fair, I expected to leave with new insights, inspiration, or, at the very least, a clearer picture of my future. What I left with, however, was a pile of brochures...

The death of a celebrity, especially one who has been a part of our lives for years, often brings a flood of emotions. For fans, it can feel as if a part of their own history is gone, especially when that...

“Do it for the plot.” It’s those dreaded five words that let you know someone’s about to either hit up a toxic ex, cut their bangs, or both. (From experience, likely both.) Making questionable...

From the time I was born, throughout all 18 years of my life, I have been told by my friends, family, and the media that college is what you need for a good life. It was the one-stop shop where everybody...

Planks of wood carefully laid across the branches of a tree, pictures pinned up on all four walls, a hanging ladder as a gateway between a stressful day and a haven - a treehouse. It seems simple, even...

Goblins, ghouls, and ghosts roam the streets each halloween. Children, dressed in fun costumes, go door to door, saying the magic words, “Trick or Treat!” As they fill  their buckets with candy, trick-or-treating...

“They definitely peaked in high school.” This phrase is often thrown around as an insult the minute someone gets humbled in their adult life. It’s widely acknowledged that high school is the “best”...

The American education system is often held up as a gold standard, praised for its emphasis on innovation, student engagement, and well-rounded learning. As a student coming from another country - even...