In spring, we eat frosted cupcakes topped with sprinkles. During fall, we eat pumpkin pie or pecan pie–just pie in general. Winter is for hot chocolate with marshmallows, and summer always has ice-cold...

It is no secret that DV has a distinct “bs” culture. Essentially, a lot of homework is done carelessly; in particular, when assignments are graded for completion, thoughts of taking time to think about...

On the first day of freshman year, I walked to school alone. Shouldering my old backpack, intimidated, I climbed the steps. Around me, my fellow freshmen swarmed, reuniting joyously with their friends...

When I was a freshman, I unexpectedly started my period and had to rush to the administration office with a makeshift pad. I later had to run a mile, all the while using the pads given to me by the school,...

Nov. 6 rolls around, and “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey is playing on your radio. You drive to Starbucks, order a Grande Peppermint Mocha, and tap your foot, gently swaying to the...

Literature has always served as a mirror to society. Therefore, as the world evolves, the literature exposed to students should as well. To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men, and Romeo & Juliet are...

Fun fact about me: I used to play soccer. And by used to, I mean most of elementary school. It was fun, and I made a lot of good memories. But guess what? I don’t play soccer anymore.  I’ve been...

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...

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...

“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”...