Opinion
![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.](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_6136.webp)
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.](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design-4.png)
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.](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nguyen-dang-hoang-nhu-cbEvoHbJnIE-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
November 8, 2023
![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.](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_5584-1200x800.webp)
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)](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/super-bowl-logo-1200x800.jpg)
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.](https://valleyventana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/freestocks-zMdOBBNPB5o-unsplash-1200x800.jpg)
November 28, 2023