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The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News
Hannah Chern

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief

This year is senior Hannah Chern’s third year as part of the JagWire newspaper staff and second year as one of the editors-in-chief. In addition to leading and working on the JagWire, Hannah serves as an NHS officer and participates in Science Olympiad where she expresses her love for science. Outside of school, Hannah finds herself spending her free time endeavoring the world of crochet, watching YouTube tutorial videos, reading books and discovering new music.

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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
The Netflix Original "The Woman In The Window" was released Friday, May 14 and boasts a star-studded cast comprised of Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and Gary Oldman.

Movie Review: ‘Woman in the Window’

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
May 22, 2021
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High school experiences can be worth missing class

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 14, 2021
The movie "Nightcrawler," featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, was reviewed by Mill Valley News staffers Hannah Chern and Tanner Smith.

Movie Review: ‘Nightcrawler’

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
May 14, 2021
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[Photo] Point-Counterpoint: Is the Green New Deal a good plan?

April 16, 2021
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[Photo] Family-owned farms gives students a greater appreciation for the world around them

Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 23, 2021
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[Photo] Lacey Marr’s BTS fan account connects her to thousands

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 11, 2021
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[Photo] Senior Sofia Nicot embraces native French roots

Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 12, 2021
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As schools fully reopen, district begins efforts to help staff receive vaccinations

As schools fully reopen, district begins efforts to help staff receive vaccinations

Hannah Chern and Tanner Smith
February 9, 2021
Waiting for her test, senior Hannah Chern gets logged into her computer.

[Photo] Science Olympiad team works with De Soto to host virtual invitational

Steven Curto and Ben Wieland
February 6, 2021
Movie Review: ‘Reservoir Dogs’

Movie Review: ‘Reservoir Dogs’

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
February 1, 2021
Bristol Seafood Grill is located on 5400 W 119th St., Leawood, KS 66209.

Day 2: Bristol Seafood Grill

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2021
Jack Stack is located on 9520 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212.

Day 1: Dinner from Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2021
Kansas City Restaurant Week 2021 Reviews

Kansas City Restaurant Week 2021 Reviews

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 22, 2021
The Capital Grille is located in the Plaza at 4760 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64112.

Day 3: Dinner at The Capital Grille

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2021
District struggles to address substitute teacher shortages

District struggles to address substitute teacher shortages

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
December 21, 2020
Chris Evans and Asung Ko starred in the 2013 sci-fi movie "Snowpiercer."

Movie Review: ‘Snowpiercer’

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
November 23, 2020
Social media has played a heavy role in educating millions of voters in the 2020 elections. From information about different ballots to the voter registration process, people have utilized social media to encourage citizens to vote. Photo is a screenshot of vote.org's (@votedotorg) Instagram page.

[Photo] Social media influences young people to vote

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 2, 2020
While gathered around the table, special education teacher Sara Evans helps junior Gabe Fuller complete an activity on an iPad during her daily living class Monday, Sept. 28.

Teachers react to the new learning enviroment

Hannah Chern and Avery Gathright
October 25, 2020
From cultivating new hobbies and skills to strengthening bonds with their loved ones, students have sought the light during dark months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finding the good amidst COVID-19

Tanner Smith, Hannah Chern, and Anna Owsley
October 22, 2020
Reporter Madelyn Welch argues that, for the sake of fairness, colleges should should keep the test-optional model for applications even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

[Photo] Colleges should continue using the test-optional model for applications

Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer
October 22, 2020
JagWire editors-in-chief Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern review the 1994 film ‘Pulp Fiction.’

Movie Review: ‘Pulp Fiction’

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
October 21, 2020
With an opponent at his side, junior Ryan Wingerd attempts to gain possession of the ball during the game against Olathe East Friday, Oct. 2. The Jaguars trailed Olathe East 2-0.

[Photo] Boys soccer falls to Olathe East 2-0

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 6, 2020
While some students opted to return to school remotely, other students attend school in-person through the hybrid learning model.

Students share their reactions to the remote and hybrid learning models

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
September 21, 2020
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In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Shawnee community members gathered at Monticello Library Sunday, June 14 to protest against police brutality. Nearly 100 civilians participated in the protest, holding up signs and shouting chants to cars passing by.

[Photo] Protestors against police brutality gather outside Monticello Library

June 14, 2020
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, Shawnee community members gathered at Monticello Library Sunday, June 14 to protest against police brutality. Nearly 100 civilians participated in the protest, holding up signs and shouting chants to cars passing by.

[Photo] Protestors against police brutality gather outside Monticello Library

Ben Wieland and Tanner Smith
June 14, 2020
Seniors have learned to adapt to changes in their daily life due to COVID-19.

[Photo] Impacts of COVID-19 on the senior class

May 28, 2020
The class of 2020 graduation has been moved from Saturday, May 16 to Saturday, July 25 due to school facility closures and health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduation rescheduled for Saturday, July 25

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 5, 2020
After fighting COVID-19 for nearly a month, Eric Goodman lost 46 pounds and a majority of his muscle strength. Before he could go home, Eric underwent rehab after leaving the hospital.

COVID-19 hits close to home

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 19, 2020
As part of the Continuous Learning Plan, a schedule has been developed to allow students to meet with teachers through virtual meeting applications, such as Zoom, without conflict. While a schedule exists, teachers are not required to conduct mandatory class times during these sessions.

District shifts to online learning for remainder of school year

Ben Wieland, Anna Owsley, and Hannah Chern
April 7, 2020

Policy and Consequences

Hannah Chern and Steven Curto
March 11, 2020
Students caught cheating are, under school policy, automatically given a zero on the assignment.

The Pressures of Cheating

Hannah Chern and Steven Curto
March 11, 2020
Before releasing his Wright Stuff aircraft for his first official run, sophomore Patrick Mack adjusts the propellers of his build. Wright Stuff is a build event where a team of up to two aims to build the lightest, rubber band-powered propeller airplane that can stay in flight for the longest time. Mack and his partner, junior Andrew Gawith, placed fourth overall at the regionals meet held at Johnson County Community College Saturday, Feb. 29.

[Photo] Science Olympiad places fourth at regionals

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
March 1, 2020

Life at Home: Families share how their culture influences their lives

Hannah Chern and Quinn Franken
February 20, 2020
Staff editorial: Continue to be accepting of different cultures

Staff editorial: Continue to be accepting of different cultures

Hannah Chern and Tanner Smith
February 19, 2020
For his first birthday, freshman Amit Kaushal visited his family in Punjab, India

Life at Home: Four families share how their culture influences their lives

Hannah Chern and Quinn Franken
February 18, 2020
Staff editorial: Continue to be accepting of different cultures

Staff editorial: Continue to be accepting of different cultures

Hannah Chern and Tanner Smith
February 15, 2020
Even though teenagers should be getting at least eight hours of sleep, I have finally understood the negative effects of sacrificing quality sleep to maintain good grades.

Don’t sacrifice sleep for school

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 28, 2020
During her event "Boomilever," senior Megan Overbaugh holds the sand bucket still as freshman Sydney Downey controls how fast the sand spills into the bucket. "Boomilever" is an event where a team of up to two aims to build the lightest suspension crane that can hold the most weight. Overbaugh and Downey's crane was able to hold the entire bucket of sand, placing them second overall at the Pembroke Hill Invitational Saturday, Jan. 25.

[Photo] Science Olympiad places third at Pembroke Hill Invitational

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 26, 2020
Second course: Hereford House Steakburger

Day 2: Lunch at Hereford House

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is located on 12080 South Strang Line Rd. in Olathe.

Day 5: Lunch at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue is located on 9520 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park.

Day 4: Dinner at Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
Blind Box BBQ is located on Southwest 13214 W 62nd Terr. in Shawnee.

Day 3: Dinner at Blind Box BBQ

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
The Capital Grille is located on 4760 Broadway Blvd. in Kansas City, MO.

Day 1: Dinner at The Capital Grille

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
Kansas City Restaurant Week Reviews

Kansas City Restaurant Week Reviews

Hannah Chern, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 21, 2020
A side of warm bread offered with the lunch.

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