Chick flicks fall short
Joey Clark, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
In my house, the holiday season doesn’t truly start until my mom starts binging Hallmark movies in the living room. Every so often I’ll indulge in watching one with her, and every year, she is overjoyed by the cheesiness, and I feel like I’m watching an identical plot with the same C-list cast ...
Holly jolly movies
Rebekah Mann and Tatum Tomallo
December 17, 2019
Hallmark movies seem to be the staple of Christmas spirit. With the comforting plot line of boy meets girl, boy falls in love, boy messes up, then boy and girl kiss and make up, the Hallmark brand is an unchanging classic, but their story line brand is expanding. As Netflix continues to produce more origina...
Uncomfortable Hallmark moments
December 17, 2019
How to be a good friend without going broke
Aidenne Despres, Staff Writer
December 17, 2019
The holiday season is a time for giving. But how do we find the perfect present with a few dollars and no creative talent? Here are 15 gifts you can make or buy for under $20. 1. Disposable camera - Disposable cameras are great for capturing memories while having fun. A great gift for your best friends. 2. Redbubble stickers - These trendy stickers are perfect for anyone you know who likes to decora...
Thanksgiving releases flop
Joey Clark, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
During the Thanksgiving break, when the boredom set in, the theatre could be a convenient place to get relatives out of a packed house. Unfortunately, November’s considerably weaker movie openings fell short compared to holidays past, especially last Thanksgiving’s opening of big titles like "Boh...
What to watch this winter
Aidenne Despres, Staff writer
December 6, 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level Dec 13 A sequel to the remake of Jumanji (1995) where a group of 4 friends re-enter the increasingly difficult video game. Genre: Adventure/Comedy Rated: PG-13 Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan Black Christmas Dec 13 The second remake...
Brantley Gilbert’s Fire and Brimstone Album
Tim Tschoepe, Sports Editor
November 25, 2019
Released on October 4th of this year, Brantley Gilbert’s sixth album, “Fire and Brimstone” hit stores. This album has hit songs like “What Happens in a Small Town” featuring Lindsay Ell, “Bad Boy”, and “Fire’t Up.” Gilbert says “I'm really proud about this album because it's about a...
Jason Aldean’s New Album “9”
Tim Tschoepe, Sports Editor
November 18, 2019
Jason Aldean's ninth album is coming out this Friday. The record is called “9” and follows his “RearviewTown” album that debuted in April of 2018 and reached number one on the Billboard chart, his fourth album to reach first on the chart. The album features 16 tracks, including songs written...
Social Media Competition
Catherine Diel, Social Media Manager
November 5, 2019
Next week, Nov. 11-15, the media team is having a social media competition where participants will have the chance to win a $15 Whataburger gift card. All they have to do is earn instagram followers for @svjournalism. Participants will DM the instagram Friday with the amount of followers they got. Th...
Negative review
Daniel Lackey, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
Where to begin with a novel that had loads of potential, but fell short? First off, “Dig” by A.S. King features an ensemble cast of characters facing their own internal and external struggles. Each chapter switches points of view, allowing the reader plenty of opportunities to learn about and f...
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Hey, my name is Tatum Tomallo. I'm a freshman and a writer for the Valley Ventana. I enjoy competing in UIL academics, being a member of student council, and spending time with my two rescue dogs.