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Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
So long, farewell
Where You Lead
Female Characters—unsimplified
The Edge of Seventeen
PRO/CON: The technological take-over
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
4 Choices by 4 Voices
Never truly a farewell
Social Media: a misunderstood blessing
Dear 10 year-old me . . .
Contentment: buried in nature
The makeup make-down
Finding appreciation in the rough
To love thyself, attack another
The horror to not celebrate Halloween
The power of money
Private proposals
SATIRE: I miss freshman me
Win by losing
Not to get political but
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Nursery rhymes: the real banger
Dance, dance, revelation
PODCAST: Inauguration Wrap-up
How Joe Biden should learn from Obama’s mistakes
Second Impeachment: Is another snap at Trump necessary?
New Year, Old Problems
Editorial: The Capitol Hill rioters are anti-Americans
Confronting my internalized hatred
Rumor has it
Letter to Black voters
PRO/CON: False reflection of our knowledge
Room for change
Fare-thee-well
Let’s take a selfie
Chivalry is incognito
Just for Today
Money, money, money
10 years later . . . and we are all back
18: Is it all its cracked up to be?
Spring time
Slowing, fading, frustrating
Bittersweet adventures of the airport experience
Selling myself: surviving the interview process
Fitness: An uplifting lifestyle
Living on the deadline
Initiative: A daring effort
Compassion: A dying art
THE OUTLOOK, EPISODE 82
The Outlook, Episode 80
The Outlook, Episode 78
The Outlook, Episode 77
The Outlook, Episode 74
Hiking over the hills in search of my old self
Stopping at the two-way street towards success
The busy addiction
Embracing natural beauty
Teaching the next generation
Sibling Rivalry: Dress Code
Sibling Rivalry: Censorship
Sibling Rivalry: Christmas
Sibling Rivalry: Watching gameplay versus playing the game
Sibling Rivalry: Optimism
I wish I would have . . .
Five bucket list items before graduation
Snuggies not worthy of hype
Plate perfectionist
My first ‘F’
Four years, forever grateful
Dear freshman me…
The best life lessons I learned, I learned from a dongle
Adulthood within reach
SATIRE: PRO/CON: Yodel boy: musical genius
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All content by Vinh Tran
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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