The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

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The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana
The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

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In Comal school district, 22.0% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal program, making the federal nutrition program a necessity. Photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash.
Texas should adopt federal nutrition program
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

This summer, 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program that will give families who qualify for free and reduced...

The New Voices Act first appeared in 2015, with Nebraska being the first state to pass it into law. Graphic by Dhruvi Bhagwat via Canva Graphics.
States should adopt New Voices Act to protect student journalism
February 22, 2024
College Board first offered the SAT in 1926, and it has since been an important part of college admissions. Photo by Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu via unsplash.
Colleges should not require SAT for admission
November 8, 2023
National Banned Book Week celebrates the freedom of the right to read. Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash
National Banned Book Week shows the importance of preserving literature
October 6, 2023
Opinions
The Miss America Competition started in 1921 after womens roles began to change, giving them more power in society. It has since become a staple for trends and household discussion. Photo via Miss America website.
Miss America 2024 winner shows changing nature of competition
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • March 19, 2024

Although movies like “Miss Congeniality” and reality television shows like “Toddlers and Tiaras” make beauty pageants seem like a competition...

Theories abound about the colors of the Super Bowl logo indicating who will play and win the big game. (NFL.com)
Theories of scripted Super Bowl intercept internet
February 8, 2024
The last few months of the year are packed with many holidays. This leads to increased spending do to travel and buying gifts. Photo by freestocks via unsplash.
Increased gift giving during holiday season does not buy happiness
November 28, 2023
Middle school students are too young to make choices about their future. Photo by Taylor Flowe via unsplash
Students should not be required to follow a program of study in high school
November 15, 2023
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