Friday, November 16, 2012
The Harry Potter author grows up in new novel.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Riley Bannon, The Em Vee Hi Editor in Chief In her first book since the conclusion of the widely popular Harry Potter series, JK Rowling tackles controversial issues and breaks away from her adolescent association, while proving something her fans have known along; the magic is in the words. The Casual Vacancy follows the small English town of Pagford, and the scandalous drama that ensues after a city councilman dies, and the race for his coveted seat begins. Told from the point of view of numerous community members, it’s shockingly different from what one would expect from the teen wizard author. It covers drugs, alcohol, abuse, classism, lust, greed, power, jealousy, and sex, often times involving the teenage group of Pagfordians. With …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The "Sexy Six" exert school spirit at home games.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
by Casey Bannon, The Em Vee Hi Sports Editor Clad in standard black sweatpants and conservative sweatshirts, a group of male students take their seat at a varsity field hockey game at Melvin B. Landes stadium. Following the Majors' senior night festivities and introductions, the National Anthem ensues. It seems quiet…too quiet. As the final notes of the nation’s song play, all that can be heard is: “One clap” Clap “Two claps” Clap clap “Three claps” Clap clap clap “One clap” Clap “MV!” “You KNOW” And with that, all that was left of the once desolate student section were some combat boots, slightly revealing Daisy Dukes, torn flannel, and a lot of skin. Unfortunately this is not the first time teenage flesh has made an appearance at the …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
New electronics policy pleases Mount Vernon High School students.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
By Gabrielle Winebeger, Em Vee Hi News editor With a brand new school year comes a new electronics policy that is not only allowing students to use their electronics without getting into any trouble, but is pleasing some of the administration here at school. “I like the idea of teachers using electronics in the class room for instruction purposes,” Subschool 2 Principal Mark Sewell said. To keep the temptation of pulling out a phone during class, Fairfax County Public schools has decided to change its electronics policy, so students are able to use their cell phone during their 30-minute lunch period and in class at the teacher’s discretion for instruction purposes only. “The world we live in is based on technology, that is what the …
Kari Wright Warren
7:26 pm on Sunday, November 18, 2012
The MVHS Hype Squad made the last season of field hockey for my daughter one of the most memorable sports experiences ever! It is not often that you hear cheering for a girl's sport that is comparable to that of a football or basketball game. They were truly inspirational to the parents (in keeping up with their enthusiastic cheering throughout the game), but more importantly, they were an … more ›