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Powerful Book Quotes to Motivate You
Avery Ramsey, Editor

Quotes that hit you right in the gut, take your breath and fuel your motivation? Yeah, those are the best ones.  Some...

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Reads
Avery Ramsey, Editor

Guys, it’s November, and that means it’s Christmas time — no argument. I succeeded in convincing my parents to...

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Valley Shelf Talk’s 2024 Bookish Gift Guide
Avery Ramsey, Editor

As the holidays approach (and I beg to put up the Christmas tree), gift shopping is picking up and so does the stress...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon.
“The End” Brings Musicality to the Apocalypse
Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Middleburg Film Festival. Unlike the Manhattan Short Film Festival that wasn’t traditional,...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon.
Manhattan Short Film Festival Arrives in Purcellville
Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor

Last Thursday I had the unique opportunity to connect with films directly. I participated in the Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Franklin...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon.
Autumn Movies to Cozy Up With
Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor

Welcome back to your Midweek Movie Marathon. Today, we’ll be talking about some cozy fall comfort movies. So get your pumpkin spice lattes...

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VSMU: Who Will Win Powder Puff
Ellie Heinle and Jordan Phillips October 21, 2024

Cover photo by Amber Glass
VSMU: Jungle Theme We Should Add
Ellie Heinle and Jordan Phillips September 16, 2024

VSMU: Favorite Jungle Themes
VSMU: Favorite Jungle Themes
Ellie Heinle and Jordan Phillips September 10, 2024

Realities of Project 2025: Policy or Hearsay?
Realities of Project 2025: Policy or Hearsay?
Enaya Bokhari, News Editor • October 23, 2024

One of the most infamous buzzwords linked with Donald Trump during this heated election season has been something along the lines of  ‘Project...

The Politicization of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
The Politicization of Hurricanes Milton and Helene
Enaya Bokhari, News Editor • October 11, 2024

With the outbreak of Hurricane Milton over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, Florida’s west coast has been tantalized with devastating losses...

Ukraine Hopes to Strike Deeper Into Russia. This Could Be Disastrous.
Ukraine Hopes to Strike Deeper Into Russia. This Could Be Disastrous.
Enaya Bokhari, News Editor • September 18, 2024

The war in Ukraine, which began with Russia's invasion on February 14, 2022 , is now 2 ½ years old. Recent advancements of this conflict between...

The Best Spooky, Queer Comedy to Watch This Month
The Best Spooky, Queer Comedy to Watch This Month
Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor • October 25, 2024

Usually when I’m watching TV shows, I settle on a definite favorite character that I can obsess over....

Names to Know for LGBTQ+ History Month
Names to Know for LGBTQ+ History Month
Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2024

Less well-known than its summer sister, October is LGBTQ+ History Month. The month was chosen based on...

The Bathroom Issue
The Bathroom Issue
Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor • September 26, 2024

No one likes going to the bathroom — I’d imagine you, at most, have no strong opinions about it (if...

Symphonic Saturday: Tyler, the Creator's “Chromakopia” does weird so well
Symphonic Saturday: Tyler, the Creator’s “Chromakopia” does weird so well
Claire O'Connor, Editor • November 9, 2024

On his eighth studio album, “Chromakopia,” released Oct. 28, Tyler, the Creator has once again proved...

Symphonic Saturday: The dos and don'ts of concert etiquette
Symphonic Saturday: The dos and don’ts of concert etiquette
Claire O'Connor, Editor • October 26, 2024

We’re in an era of bad, and I mean awful, concert etiquette. Not only is it present, but it’s being...

Symphonic Saturday: Let's revisit the cultural sensation of 'brat summer'
Symphonic Saturday: Let’s revisit the cultural sensation of ‘brat summer’
Claire O'Connor, Editor • October 19, 2024

Charli XCX’s neon green, romantically trashy, delightfully glitchy album “brat” has certainly taken...

Kate Unplugged - Volleyball Senior Dinner Edition
Kate Unplugged – Volleyball Senior Dinner Edition
Kate Miller, Editor • November 7, 2024

Kate Unplugged: Hoco Adventures!
Kate Unplugged: Hoco Adventures!
Kate Miller, Editor • September 24, 2024

Kate Unplugged: US Asian Fest Edition
Kate Miller, Editor • September 18, 2024

Lilly's Hot Takes: Green Apple Is The Best Jolly Rancher
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Green Apple Is The Best Jolly Rancher
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • October 27, 2024

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t...

Lilly's Hot Takes: Candy Corn Is The Worst
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Candy Corn Is The Worst
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • October 20, 2024

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t...

Lilly's Hot Takes: Basketball is the Best Sport to Watch
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Basketball is the Best Sport to Watch
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • September 29, 2024

Welcome back to Lilly’s Hot Takes! If you haven’t...

Lilly's Hot Takes: Skittles are a Scam
Lilly’s Hot Takes: Skittles are a Scam
Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor • September 22, 2024

Hey! Welcome to Lilly’s Hot Takes. Those who know...

What When Where Wildlife:Dangerous Virginia Animals
What When Where Wildlife:Dangerous Virginia Animals
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024

Lantern flies, an invasive species of moth, have been a recent topic of discussion as sightings have become more frequent and people have been...

What When Where Wildlife: Goes Domesticated
What When Where Wildlife: Goes Domesticated
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024

People love their pets, that's a pretty universal truth. However, when it comes down to it, people have varying tastes. Some people own dogs,...

What when where wildlife: Pets Around the globe
What when where wildlife: Pets Around the globe
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024

When you hear the word “pet,” what's the first animal that comes to mind? Chances are it's a dog or cat, since those are the most popular...

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