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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
Aiden Burke

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor

This is junior Aiden Burke’s second year on the JagWire staff. He will be taking on the role of copy editor for the JagWire. Outside of the journalism room, Aiden spends his time running with the track and cross country teams, procrastinating on school work, reading Michael Crichton books and finding any excuse to learn about philosophy, math and science.

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Mill Valley alumni give advice to prospective college students

Mill Valley alumni give advice to prospective college students

Hannah Chern and Aiden Burke
May 22, 2021
Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan and leaders of conservative media — like Sean Hannity — are responsible for the spread and development of conservatism in America.

America needs to abandon the values of conservatism to move forward

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
May 18, 2021
An aerial photo taken on August 17, 2019, shows a view of the Apusiajik glacier, near Kulusuk, a settlement in the Sermersooq municipality located on the island.

2020 and 2021 came with many large climate-related developments

Aiden Burke and Ben Wieland
April 22, 2021
Understanding the significance of carbon footprints

Understanding the significance of carbon footprints

Anna Owsley and Aiden Burke
April 20, 2021
Coach Waldron being a college coach for many years, knows how to help the players.

Girls soccer team starts season with new head coach

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
March 23, 2021
To many students, embracing their sexual and gender identity gives them a means to find out who they are

Students embrace identity through the LGBTQ community

Aiden Burke and Tanner Smith
March 5, 2021
After placing third at the state tournament, the wrestling team poses for a picture

Wrestling places third at state

Tanner Smith and Aiden Burke
March 2, 2021
Posing for a family portrait, senior Emily Feuerborn smiles alongside her siblings including her eldest sister Megan, who she says had "a profound impact on her identity.”

How being a member of a larger family has impacted student identity

Aiden Burke and Madelyn Welch
February 27, 2021
Students change their hair to explore new identities

Students change their hair to explore new identities

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
February 23, 2021
Jag Debaters senior Amanda Reynolds and freshmen Emma Clement, Ben Hansen, and Grace Cormany competed virtually at "KSHAA 4 Speaker State" Jan. 15-16. Clement and Cormany went 3-4, while Hansen and Reynolds went 2-5.

Debate team participates at 4-speaker state competition

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
February 2, 2021
Athletes change their diets to optimize performance in sports

Athletes change their diets to optimize performance in sports

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
December 25, 2020
Working at McLain’s during the pandemic, senior Kenzie Harris bags food for a customer that she just prepared along with her coworkers.

Three local restaurant owners discuss the impact of COVID-19

Aiden Burke, Steven Curto, and Tanner Smith
December 18, 2020
Rather than type in their lunch code, students were given lunch cards this year to help limit the spread of COVID. During lunch, freshman Nate Carter’s lunch card is scanned on Monday, Nov. 16.

Changes in the cafeteria accommodate COVID-19 safety guidelines

Anna Owsley and Aiden Burke
December 16, 2020
Donated food is collected from a donor’s porch by NHS member senior Tommy Sellen to be donated to the Shawnee Community Services Center, where food collected during the drive will be distributed to community members in need of food for Thanksgiving.

National Honor Society hosts food drive in nearby neighborhoods

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
November 24, 2020
The left’s “Anybody But Trump” rhetoric is hurting the future of the Democratic Party

The left’s “Anybody But Trump” rhetoric is hurting the future of the Democratic Party

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
November 3, 2020
The left’s “Anybody But Trump” rhetoric is hurting the future of the Democratic Party

The left’s “Anybody But Trump” rhetoric is hurting the future of the Democratic Party

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
November 3, 2020
Stepping into science teacher Jill Lloyd’s chemistry class, principal Dr. Gail Holder discusses the results of an experiment with a student Friday, Oct. 9.

New principal Gail Holder adjusts to her position during COVID-19

Steven Curto and Aiden Burke
October 29, 2020
While wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in the classroom, Junior Ben Baumgart works on his in-class french assignment on Thursday, Oct 1.

Students make difficult choice between hybrid, remote models

Anna Owsley and Aiden Burke
October 26, 2020
Side by side, juniors Bridget Roy and Katie Schwartzkopf begin the race with their masks on.

Cross country takes first and third place at Mark Chipman Cat Classic

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
October 10, 2020
Leading the rest of the team, junior Brendan Akehurst starts his run ahead of the others to keep a safe distance.

The impact of COVID-19 restrictions on cross country

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
September 23, 2020
Gifted services facilitator Carmen Shelly and librarian Andy Shelly have made the decision to retire from working at the school after 20 years.

Teachers retire on school’s 20-year anniversary

Aiden Burke and Zach Shrader
May 28, 2020
It’s time to accept the truth about the world’s largest island

It’s time to accept the truth about the world’s largest island

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
March 25, 2020
Yelling, freshman Sidney Lockhart is held up by his teammates.

Track and Field begin and end season with Big Cat Classic

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
March 17, 2020
Sitting in the library, senior Joan Downey crochets a bumblebee. She will be selling them during Relay for Life as a way to raise money. Last semester she spent a lot of time crocheting in the library because she was the teacher assistant for Mr. Shelley.

Senior teaches herself foreign languages and crocheting

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
March 12, 2020
At three years old, sophomore Deema Rashid moved from Iraq to the United States. She has grown up in Kansas and has moved around a lot, but her culture is very present in her life.

Sophomore experiences discrimination founded in her Muslim heritage

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
February 19, 2020
Participants were asked to recall a time they had experienced racism within the school or community.

Sophomore Drew Morgan shares his personal story

Aiden Burke and Anna Owsley
February 19, 2020

Sophomore Drew Morgan shares his personal story

Aiden Burke and Anna Owsley
February 13, 2020
At three years old, sophomore Deema Rashid moved from Iraq to the United States. She has grown up in Kansas and has moved around a lot, but her culture is very present in her life.

Sophomore experiences discrimination founded in her Muslim heritage

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
February 13, 2020
Participants were asked to recall a time they had experienced racism within the school or community.

The effects of stereotypes and racism are felt within the school and community

Anna Owsley, Zach Shrader, and Aiden Burke
February 13, 2020
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the district began reviewing applications for the Mill Valley principal position.

Everything you need to know about the school’s search for a new principal

Ben Wieland and Aiden Burke
January 15, 2020
Excessive social media is the largest factor harming teenagers' body image

Excessive social media is the largest factor harming teenagers’ body image

Aiden Burke and Ben Wieland
January 2, 2020
Looking at a laptop, sophomore Theodore Brown and senior Duncan Haines Mills work during study hall.

Strength and Conditioning classes unable to go outside due to cold weather

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
December 31, 2019
In his free time, sophomore Collin Rule does photo shoots for low-profile artists and other car enthusiasts.

Sophomore does semi-professional photography by himself

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
December 12, 2019
Everything you need to know about impeachment

Everything you need to know about impeachment

Tanner Smith and Aiden Burke
November 27, 2019
Reaching out, senior Annie Bogart and the rest of the Newsies want to be let out.

The theater department should produce ‘famous’ shows more often

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
November 19, 2019
Solving discrimination starts with us

Solving discrimination starts with us

Aiden Burke and Tanner Smith
October 28, 2019
With the team leading the race, senior Morgan Koca leads the pack. Both girls and boys cross country teams win regionals Saturday, Oct. 26, and will advance to state at Rim Rock Farms Saturday, Nov. 2.

Boys and girls cross country take first place at regionals

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
October 28, 2019
During the Spanish NHS induction ceremony Wednesday Oct. 16, new and returning members lit candles for the initiation.

Spanish NHS hosts induction ceremony to welcome new members

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
October 18, 2019
Mill Valley's Gay-Straight Alliance, or GSA, concludes their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Mill Valley’s LGBTQ population finds acceptance and faces new challenges

Ben Wieland, Tanner Smith, and Aiden Burke
October 15, 2019
Reporter Aiden Burke argues that pointing out places we can improve will make the world a better place.

Small criticisms in your life can amount to worldwide change

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
October 8, 2019
At the apple orchard, senior Rachel Sunderman helps push junior Charlie Peterson on the swing.

Peers in Learning makes annual visit to Cider Hill Family Orchard

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
October 7, 2019
The new cell phone policy makes students use their phones in the hallways between classes or during lunch.

Controversial new cell phone policy prohibits students from using phones during class

Aiden Burke and Ben Wieland
September 23, 2019
Students should ask for help if they have problems with their Macbooks

Students should ask for help if they have problems with their Macbooks

Aiden Burke, Tanner Smith, and Anastasia O’Brien
September 12, 2019
In the face of criticism of video games in the media by politicans, reporter Aiden Burke defends gaming.

Video games don’t cause violence; they do the contrary

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
September 9, 2019
Lining up to start the race the varsity boys listen for the start signal and stand in their positions.

Cross country team takes first and third at Greg Wilson Classic

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
September 8, 2019
Sophomore Elise Canning guides freshman Sarah Huffman to the next class on her schedule.

Freshman orientation kicks off the new school year

Aiden Burke, JagWire assistant editor
August 15, 2019
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