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"The Gunslinger" is a new musical written, composed and directed by Ben Demase, set to be performed May 23 and 24. (Above design created by Ben Demase.)

Behind the Curtain of Ben Demase’s Original Musical, “The Gunslinger”

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor March 28, 2025

The description of the senior CAS project is simple: develop a plan for an activity that allows for creativity, activity and community service. Nearly every senior chooses to do a CAS project, many seeing...

Students doom scrolling as they sit surrounded by fully stocked bookshelves.

Decreased Literacy Rates: Students’ Disenchantment With Reading

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor March 28, 2025

Reading in the digital age: an activity that’s expanded to online spaces with e-books and sites such as AO3 — has simultaneously caused a widespread disenchantment with reading for k-12 students.  A...

Sophomore Will Ruscitella displays his queer identity with colorful face paint, Mar. 25

Will Ruscitella Loves Being Different

Claire O’Connor, Editor March 27, 2025

Growing up, Will Ruscitella was always told he was gay. He has a high voice? Gay. He presents feminine? Gay. His friend group consisted mostly of girls? Gay. Before he could discover himself, classmates...

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Morgans Message: Mental Health is Critical for Athletes

Ellie Heinle, Staff Reporter March 19, 2025

Junior Kate Weller knows how injuries can impact any athlete.  “I think a lot of people see themselves just as an athlete, and when they get hurt they struggle to find things that bring them joy,”...

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Bristol Hetherington Takes Care of Business

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor February 14, 2025

When sophomore-year Bristol Hetherington first saw a presentation about DECA in her business and marketing class, she couldn’t find the time to fit it in her schedule. Now, in her senior year and second...

Planner for the new year

New Years tradition

Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter January 24, 2025

As 2025 begins, many students look back on three main things about the previous year’s final month. One of those things is Christmas, while the other two are New Years Eve and New Years Day. These two...

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Ella Sutton Strives for New Heights

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor December 18, 2024

At the end of her first year on DECA, senior Ella Sutton made a decision to take things up a notch. She decided to fill out an application to become a DECA officer.  After her application and subsequent...

How Do Counselors Prepare Students For The Future?

How Do Counselors Prepare Students For The Future?

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor December 17, 2024

*The interview responses were generated by Valley’s senior counselors Candala Grim, Shelli Cook and Joseph Neidrick.*  As college applications are wrapping up for seniors, and juniors are narrowing...

Students on LCPS Job For A Day

Students on LCPS Job For A Day

Lilly Hall, Campus & Features Editor November 27, 2024

On Nov. 12, LCPS students were given the opportunity to participate in Job for a Day, a program for students to learn about different careers and shadow a professional in their chosen field.  Students...

Abby Landes in her IB Theater 1 class.

Abby Landes Lands Her First Lead Role

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor October 30, 2024

Junior Abby Landes is taking on her first lead role as Peter in our fall play: “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The 2-act production is set to illuminate the Valley stage on Nov. 15. Landes has been...

Liam Payne: Forever Young

Liam Payne: Forever Young

Carly Hazen, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

After Paynes tragic death on Oct. 16 from falling off his balcony under the influence of drugs, his former band members shared their kind words and the positive impact he had on their lives.  “Liam...

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