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Four years, forever grateful The last article from yours truly

May 11, 2018

Dear freshman me… What I wished people told me before 9th grade

May 4, 2018

The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle Thank you iPhone

April 27, 2018

'> Adulthood within reach 18 doesn't seem far off

April 20, 2018

SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius A god amongst men

April 9, 2018

An Hour In …Photography Students are assigned to take background photos

April 5, 2018

SATIRE: Owning a Hydro Flask makes you a better person More than just a water bottle

March 22, 2018

Are you ready for a nine to five? Some of you aren’t ready for a job

March 15, 2018

SATIRE: VinhMD, the epidemic that is senioritis An in-depth exposé of the disease

March 5, 2018

SATIRE: Love is a lie orchestrated by the government Don’t even get me started on Christmas

February 14, 2018

Sin city: aptly named Las Vegas is still an unsafe environment

February 5, 2018

SATIRE: Clothes make the man Price tags can substitute for a personality

January 25, 2018

Expecting failure The ups and downs of a self-destructive personality

January 10, 2018

Learning to welcome change More than just “settling in”

November 10, 2017

The risks of commitment The fear of failure or the lack of ambition?

October 30, 2017

'> SATIRE: Las Vegas, in dire need of sports teams Two just isn't enough

October 17, 2017

PRO/CON: Sitting down for what you believe in More than just sitting out an anthem

October 1, 2017

Drugs: localized toxicity Nevada is still plagued with the opioid crisis

September 22, 2017

Opportunities: to take or not to take Am I lazy or am I just unsure?

September 16, 2017

SATIRE: The old world is ending, prepare for the apocalypse Here’s a survival guide to avoid certain destruction

September 7, 2017

The influence of music Musical artists more influential to the youth now than ever

September 1, 2017

Are we moving too fast? Life has no pause button

August 24, 2017

Slideshow: Prom 2017, “An Elegant Affair” Based on the "Beauty and the Beast" movie

May 30, 2017

A daily dose Depression; a disorder often left in silence.

May 25, 2017

'> Split! Five bands I miss seeing onstage Break ups are devastating, but they're worse when it comes to music

May 15, 2017

Is there anything to celebrate on World Press Freedom Day? Journalists are struggling to do their jobs

May 5, 2017

Denial of responsibility: an epidemic Teenagers refuse their obligations too often

March 28, 2017

Shooting in film never (f)stopped being popular In a world of digital, this media format still thrives

March 19, 2017

Context doesn’t matter apparently News outlets prioritize views more than fact too often

March 8, 2017

PRO/CON: Oakland Raiders pillage Las Vegas $1.9 billion for a stadium? No thanks

February 17, 2017

“Muslim Ban,” what is happening? Donald Trump signs an executive order that affects immigration laws

February 3, 2017

Chivalrous acts in the modern day The 2017 definition of love

January 27, 2017

Fashion: the ridiculous markup explained What’s the difference between a $20 and a $100 T-shirt?

January 17, 2017

A year after the fall of Ziggy Stardust His music still lives on today

January 7, 2017

PRO/CON: The all-seeing eye of the school district Many schools are now adding video cameras inside classrooms

December 13, 2016

Gather ‘round children, this will be disappointing The 2016 election as told by future Vinh

December 1, 2016

I am thankful for… The true meaning of Thanksgiving

November 4, 2016

“You like Iron Maiden? Name five songs right now” Wearing a shirt does not make you a poser

October 30, 2016

Mumbling≠Artistry Hip hop has lost the hip and hop

October 13, 2016

Opinions? What are those? Overly defensive fans flood social media

October 2, 2016

#Adulting—a fancy way to say incompetence Oh great, another made up word

September 15, 2016

Living the anti-social social life I may be alone but I am not lonely

May 12, 2016

DLC: Don’t listen (to the) customers Having to pay $110 to experience a full game should not be an industry standard

April 28, 2016

Homework doesn’t work out My sanity has been compromised by a flawed system

April 22, 2016

PRO/CON: Let’s get physical There’s no better alternative to actually reading and writing on a physical book.

April 7, 2016

Dear Diary, this is how my Spring Break went… Boredom can cause a man to do odd things

March 30, 2016

Ever since I was a little boy… Who defines what is "manly" or "girly?"

March 9, 2016

Guns and bloodshed replace toys and playtime fun Children being subjected to war is morally repugnant

March 1, 2016

Satire: Social justice warriors, true freedom fighters A totally reliable article on why political correctness is a necessity

February 23, 2016

Nicktoons, a splat from the past Paramount recently gave news about a new movie

February 4, 2016

PRO/CON: The problem with the big bang Allowing Americans to bear arms is a constitutional right

January 27, 2016

How to life hack your entire life You’ve been reading this article totally wrong!

January 15, 2016

Old Year’s resolutions When was the last time I used that gym membership?

January 7, 2016

On the first day of winter break, I… How Vinh Tran spent his two weeks away from school.

December 20, 2015

PRO/CON: Syrian Refugee Crisis: Not America’s concern The acceptance of Syrian refugees should not be put into action

December 11, 2015

'> Politics, Schmolitics This generation's inability to follow politics is an epidemic for future children

November 16, 2015

Does the death of thousands justify corporate profits? A letter to the tobacco industry regarding the impact of their product.

October 6, 2015

An Hour In … Health Science II

September 28, 2015

My profession is not a costume What is the difference between a nurse’s and doctor’s stethoscope?

September 22, 2015

'> Keeping your cool Although anger is natural, losing your sanity isn't

September 16, 2015

Satire: Preparation? A preposterous pain A totally reliable article on how you can prepare for school.

September 3, 2015

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