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Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

Opinion: Pride and Prejudice

Opinion: Pride and Prejudice

JagWire reporter Maddy Welch reviews the Jane Austen novel claiming it may be more valuable than many teens recognize
Maddy Welch April 10, 2023

Picture this: you’re sitting in Mr. Shull’s AP Literature class, about to crack open your copy of Pride and Prejudice and you’re absolutely dreading it. This is the reality for many students who...

There are many things that teens and adults alike can do to tackle unhealthy habits and put themselves on a path toward healthier practices.

Staff Editorial: Recognizing poor health habits can be the key to adopting healthier ones

Adults can help teens to have healthy habits by modeling them in their own lives
JagWire Staff March 20, 2023

It is no secret that many teens struggle with maintaining healthy habits. With adults expressing concerns about things like a lack of sleep, caffeine addiction and unhealthy eating habits to no avail,...

Opinion: Cutting corners can trim students' success

Opinion: Cutting corners can trim students’ success

Students should focus on the process of doing work and move away from grade-oriented mindsets
Anna Zwahlen, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief March 16, 2023

As the final stretch of the school year looms closer, students begin to set their focus on raising their grades, seemingly at any cost. In reality, by focusing exclusively on grades and scores, many students...

Opinion: AI art generators are robbing the future of creativity and art

Opinion: AI art generators are robbing the future of creativity and art

Generators like Stable Diffusion harm current independent artists by taking inspiration from their work with no credit to them
Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief February 10, 2023

Almost everyone has been called a copycat before. It’s within human nature to feel inspired by someone’s work and want to accomplish that same greatness.  But we’ve also all been on the other side...

Opinion: Students should find effective study methods while prioritizing their mental health

Opinion: Students should find effective study methods while prioritizing their mental health

With finals approaching, students may feel lost about where to start with studying; the JagWire Staff shares tips to help the process
JagWire staff December 16, 2022

For many, the month of December is synonymous with holiday spirit. It is a time to be cheerful and generous, a happy month to end a long year of work and accomplishments. However, for high school students,...

Opinion: sometimes the key to success is failure

Opinion: sometimes the key to success is failure

Accepting failure can be crucial to surviving the end of the semester
Anna Zwahlen, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief December 13, 2022

While the end of the year can be a cause of celebration for staff and students alike, with holidays, breaks and plans for activities on the horizon, I can’t help but notice the cloud that hangs over...

Opinion: Small votes can have large impacts

Opinion: Small votes can have large impacts

Voting in local elections is just as important as voting in national elections
Anna Zwahlen, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief November 17, 2022

With midterm elections having taken place, major political players are in the spotlight of the American people, but what about the others?  In such an important time like midterms, it can be difficult...

Staff Editorial: Stigmas surrounding post-secondary plans can result in students picking careers to meet expectations

Staff Editorial: Stigmas surrounding post-secondary plans can result in students picking careers to meet expectations

The JagWire staff recommends for both students and schools to look at all paths as viable options for a successful future.
JagWire staff November 11, 2022

As high school students, whenever talk of the future arises, the first question asked is typically about what college we will attend. The conversation then turns into what career path we plan to take and...

Opinion: Masculine character should not be required of feminists

Opinion: Masculine character should not be required of feminists

Feminists who embrace typical feminine mannerisms are too often classified as "bad feminists"
Hailey Perrin, Reporter/Photographer November 7, 2022

The clash of femininity and feminism has been something that I have experienced first hand. I have noticed the struggles that arise when you are a feminine-looking feminist. It seems as though you are...

Opinion: Too much pressure is put on teens to know their future

Opinion: Too much pressure is put on teens to know their future

High schoolers have too many options to choose from in deciding their post-secondary lives
Luke Wood, JagWire photo editor November 7, 2022

It’s like a routine, at every birthday party, holiday and family get-together, the infamous question is asked, “what do you want to be when you grow up?” My go-to answers have been “I’m not sure...

Album Review: Taylor Swift's Midnights

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s Midnights

JAG Yearbook editors review Taylor Swift’s newest album “Midnights”
Ally Sul and Casey Cunningham October 23, 2022

Taylor Swift delivered once again and released her tenth studio album “Midnights” Friday, Oct. 21. The album contains 13 songs and instantly shattered records across the globe. JAG Yearbook editors-in-chief,...

Review: Prayer Box Cafe

Review: Prayer Box Cafe

Prayer Box Cafe is a nice local coffee shop that is worth checking out
Katelyn Krosky, Social media editor October 16, 2022

Prayer Box Cafe is a new coffee shop, located at 5428 Roberts St. It has a pleasant and relaxing environment along with great food and drinks.  The cafe is open from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays...

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