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The increasing division between the Democratic and Republican parties

The Problem with Political Polarization

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board February 20, 2025

Over the past decade, our government has become increasingly divided, partisanship began to run strong, particularly in Congress. Day-to-day life for not only government officials and policymakers, but...

Three screens displaying highlights from the 2025, 2014 and 1993 Super Bowl halftime shows.

Art and Politics Do Not Live in Isolation: Super Bowl Halftimes

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor February 20, 2025

The discourse surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s politically charged performance at the 2025 Super Bowl begs a certain question: Is politics really necessary in a Superbowl Halftime show?  The symbolism...

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2025 Grammys: The Age of Young Female Artists

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 12, 2025

Sunday night, the 2025 Grammys proved to be one to be remembered for the women in the music industry. After a powerful year in music, the nominations were tough competition, from Billie Eilish’s “Hit...

One of the many phone pockets provided for students to store their phones during class.

What the Phone Policy Lacks

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board February 12, 2025

In July of 2024, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed Executive Order 33 that stated all Virginia schools will implement “Bell-to-Bell” cell-phone free instructional time to prioritize students' mental health...

The Advantages of Different Concert Venues

The Advantages of Different Concert Venues

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 4, 2025

There’s rarely anything more reviving than a bass drum beating through your heart at a concert. Feeling the music with your whole body, bumping shoulders with people who are just happy to be there, it...

The Cost of Being “Chronically Online”

The Cost of Being “Chronically Online”

Avery Ramsey, Editor January 24, 2025

Usually laughing, making light of it, social media influencers will refer to themselves as “chronically online.” This term is representative of a person who is excessively, or obsessively, engaging...

A 2025 Resolution: Time to switch from Goodreads to Fable

A 2025 Resolution: Time to switch from Goodreads to Fable

Claire O'Connor, Editor January 10, 2025

If you’re an avid reader, I’d be shocked if you hadn’t heard of Goodreads. For those who haven’t, Goodreads is a book tracking app where you can keep “Want to Read,” “Currently Reading”...

The "College Applications" tab of the widely encouraged and used program, SchooLinks.

Why College Prep Needs to Start Earlier

The Viking News Editorial Board, Editorial Board December 17, 2024

As time is eaten up between starting college applications and deadlines, the scramble to gather required material ensues. In this rush, the distinction between seniors who are wholly prepared and those...

The Importance of Fandom

The Importance of Fandom

Avery Ramsey, Editor December 17, 2024

Fan culture has every obsessive consumer in a chokehold. But is it really that much of a taboo to be a part of a fandom? Being part of a fandom automatically connects you to people who have something...

Columbia's Fall Undergraduate Career Fair welcome flyer.

A Glimpse into Life After Education: Columbia’s Undergraduate Career Fair

Enaya Bokhari, News Editor December 1, 2024

In terms of school issued fairs, high schoolers, especially our upperclassmen, would likely find themselves focused on college fairs since that is the next stepping stone in their realm of education.  However,...

How Many Movies Does It Take to Ruin a Franchise?

How Many Movies Does It Take to Ruin a Franchise?

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 26, 2024

Excitement around a returning movie franchise always rivals a debut film, but does that mean they are always better?  As film studios revive and add on to beloved classics, viewer satisfaction seems...

Social media has caused a sea of mirror image outfits. The pressure to be "on trend" has led to generic clothing choices that aren't true to the wearer's personality.

No, you don’t need to ask TikTok what winter coats we’re wearing this year

Claire O'Connor, Editor November 14, 2024

What sunglasses are we wearing this year? Girls, what backpacks are we buying? What’s the new trendy water bottle? What nail color are we all getting? All questions I see time and time again on TikTok...

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