The student news site of Mill Valley High School

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
Adri Talavera

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager

Senior Adri Talavera is entering her third year on the JagWire staff, this year as the opinions editor and co-business manager.

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Horse stable blends work with home for local family

Horse stable blends work with home for local family

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 26, 2016
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[Photo] Gardner coffeehouse brings community together

Tricia Drumm, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 10, 2016
Facing each other, Bassh bassist-vocalist C.J. Hardee and lead vocalist-guitarist Jimmy Brown play guitar solos. Bassh, a side project from the two members of Matrimony, played many unreleased songs along with the single "Body."

Day Four: Middle of the Map Fest rocks its way to a close at CrossroadsKC, shows off young talent at Collection

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 9, 2016
The Music Man: Middle of the Map Fest solidified my love for Kansas City

The Music Man: Middle of the Map Fest solidified my love for Kansas City

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
For a solo set, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Taryn Miller, who performs as Your Friend, played the Californos indoor stage on Day Two of Middle of the Map Fest. Your Friend's set looped vocals, guitar and synthesizers as backing, but ended abruptly after Miller made mistakes during "Who Will I Be In the Morning?".

Day Two: Local favorites shine at Californos

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
Pulling off a jacket to reveal a gold-sequined outfit, The Struts lead vocalist Luke Spiller sings a note as the band performs for Day Three of Middle of the Map Fest. The set, just before Cold War Kids at CrossroadsKC, was the band's first in Kansas City.

Day Three: There’s something for everyone at CrossroadsKC

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 8, 2016
The Music Man: My Middle of the Map Fest plans

The Music Man: My Middle of the Map Fest plans

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 4, 2016

Working with athletic trainer Clint McAlister helps students learn about sports medicine, physical therapy

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 1, 2016
The Music Man: So, some things happened

The Music Man: So, some things happened

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 26, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Letters From The Editors: Exciting news

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 23, 2016
The Music Man: My top three quintessential ’90s songs

The Music Man: My top three quintessential ’90s songs

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 19, 2016
Learning

Learning

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 13, 2016
Red Fortune: Orange chicken

Red Fortune: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
Grand Wok: Orange chicken

Grand Wok: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
East China: Orange chicken

East China: Orange chicken

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

JagWire reviews Chinese takeout

Nick Booth and Justin Curto
April 12, 2016
Playing the role of a fairy, senior Maria Guilford (right), directs senior Carson Vitt to his resting place during rehearsal on Thursday, March 31.

Shakespeare play draws large senior class

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
April 12, 2016
Sophomore Durga Jambunathan sings one of her two solos in a practice room before preforming on Saturday, April 9.

Choir and band compete in regional music competition

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 12, 2016
Junior Dylan Smith hang cleans 315 lbs. during his Advanced Strength and Conditioning class on Thursday, March 31.

Powerlifting and bodybuilding transform junior

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 11, 2016
The Music Man: Photos and setlists: Atlas Genius plays for small and dedicated audience at Madrid Theatre

The Music Man: Photos and setlists: Atlas Genius plays for small and dedicated audience at Madrid Theatre

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 8, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Letters From The Editors: Awards season

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
April 8, 2016
As the ball rushes toward him, junior Parker Billings prepares to return it to his singles opponent at the tennis dual against Kansas City Christian Thursday, April 7. The Jaguars lost the dual, which consisted of three doubles matches and six singles matches.

[Photo] Boys tennis loses to Kansas City Christian

Nick Booth, JagWire copy editor
April 8, 2016
To help students learn about the state judicial branch, state Supreme Court Justice Dan Biles speaks to social studies teacher Angie DalBello's Constitutional Law class Wednesday, March 30.

State Supreme Court justice talks to social studies class

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 31, 2016

The Music Man: Why LCD Soundsystem matters

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 28, 2016
Letters From The Editors: Montage

Letters From The Editors: Montage

Justin Curto and Jena Smith
March 27, 2016
In order to stop the bleeding at the site where the needle was injected, senior Madison Remijio, on Thursday, March 29, elevates her arm.

Blood drive brings in fewer donations than usual

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 26, 2016
During the Shawnee Leadership Program's Education Day, senior Taylor Pullen gives participants a tour of the school on Thursday, March 24.

Shawnee leadership program visits school

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 25, 2016
Walking to the side of the stage, Cardiknox lead vocalist Lonnie Angle sings with her band at The Granada on Tuesday, March 8. Cardiknox, a duo that performs as a four-piece, opened for Jepsen on the "Gimmie Love" tour and promoted its debut album, "Portrait."

The Music Man: Carly Rae Jepsen mixes fun and sincerity in front of an intimate Granada crowd

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 9, 2016
who-i-am

[Photo] Who I Am: A collection of profiles

March 10, 2016
In AP Language and Composition, juniors Jazz Loffredo, Brady Rolig and Payton Frye (pictured right to left) wait patiently while communication arts teacher Kristen Crosbie checks their homework on Friday, Feb. 26.

Proposal to ban national curriculum reoccurs

Adri Talavera, JagWire opinions editor/business manager
March 10, 2016
Terrorism has no religion

Terrorism has no religion

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 9, 2016

Sophomore analyzes classic novels on YouTube channel

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
Students show support for presidential candidates

Students show support for presidential candidates

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
Junior Dana Schath supports Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Junior Dana Schath supports Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
Senior Logan Schmidt supports Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz

Senior Logan Schmidt supports Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 8, 2016
The Music Man: A tale of two festivals

The Music Man: A tale of two festivals

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 7, 2016
LEFT: Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks at a Lawrence rally Thursday, March 3. By Karissa Schmidt RIGHT: Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks alongside Gov. Sam Brownback at an Overland Park rally Friday, March 4. By Justin Curto

Presidential candidates hold area rallies to campaign before state caucuses

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 6, 2016
After winning KU’s Women of Distinction award, 2011 graduate Miranda Wagner begins new career path

After winning KU’s Women of Distinction award, 2011 graduate Miranda Wagner begins new career path

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders waves to the crowd on Thursday, March 3.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders makes second area visit

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks to spectators on the ideas of conservatism.

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio campaigns in Overland Park

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio speaks to spectators on the ideas of conservatism.

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio campaigns in Overland Park

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 5, 2016
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