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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
Tatum Elliott

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief

This is senior Tatum Elliott’s third year on the JagWire staff. She is excited to take on the position of JagWire editor-in-chief for a second year. Outside of journalism, she is proud to be president of the National Art Honor Society and serves as an active member of NHS and a few other clubs. She also enjoys fangirling over Robert Pattinson and bragging about how amazing her dog is. 

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A look at where seniors are headed after graduation

A look at where seniors are headed after graduation

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
May 21, 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.

[Photo] Movie Review: ‘Woman in the Window’

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
May 22, 2021
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High school shouldn’t define your life

Tatum Elliott, 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.

[Photo] Movie Review: ‘Nightcrawler’

May 14, 2021
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[Photo] Understanding the significance of carbon footprints

Anna Owsley and Aiden Burke
April 20, 2021
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[Photo] 2020 and 2021 came with many large climate-related developments

Aiden Burke and Ben Wieland
April 22, 2021
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Looking at a school-issued MacBook, Director of Technology Brandon Riffle and junior Abby Steiger work to open up storage space for the macOS Big Sur update Friday, April 2.

[Photo] District technicians help students get Macbook Big Sur update

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
April 8, 2021
Students at Mill Valley talk about how they express themselves through fashion.

[Photo] Students express themselves through fashion

Madelyn Welch, JagWire reporter/photographer
March 23, 2021
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[Photo] How being a member of a larger family has impacted student identity

Aiden Burke and Madelyn Welch
February 27, 2021
The journey through high school is a prime time for students to discover who they are, but it's okay to not have yourself completely figured out by the time you graduate.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: High school is an opportunity to explore your identity

March 1, 2021
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[Photo] As schools fully reopen, district begins efforts to help staff receive vaccinations

Hannah Chern and Tanner Smith
February 9, 2021
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is back with her second rendition of an indie-folk surprise album released December 11, 2020. Staffer Tatum Elliot did a song-by-song review of Taylor Swift’s second indie-folk album.

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s evermore

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
February 4, 2021
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[Photo] District struggles to address substitute teacher shortages

December 21, 2020
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many local small businesses have had to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of restrictions and closures that has wreaked havoc on business operations, so the JagWire staff believes community support is crucial.

[Photo] Staff editorial: Why we should support local businesses

December 19, 2020
Describing voting as "easy" minimizes the harmful impacts of voter suppression and intimidation.

Voting isn’t easy for everyone

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 3, 2020
Describing voting as "easy" minimizes the harmful impacts of voter suppression and intimidation.

Voting isn’t easy for everyone

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 2, 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.

[Photo] Finding the good amidst COVID-19

Tanner Smith, Hannah Chern, and Anna Owsley
October 22, 2020
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[Photo] Pursuing hobbies and skills

October 22, 2020
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[Photo] Bonding during the pandemic

October 22, 2020
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Although the effects of COVID-19 have been overwhelmingly negative, it is important to recognize the positives that have come from this chaos, if only as a brief break from the overwhelming challenges the pandemic has created.

[Photo] Staff editorial: The silver linings of COVID-19

October 22, 2020
JagWire reporter Gabby Delpleash argues that presidential debates have become a vector for misinformation and fail to meaningly inform voters.

[Photo] Biden-Trump town halls show why presidential debates need to be canceled permanently

October 19, 2020
Taylor Swift released her surprise album of the summer, folklore, Friday, July 24.

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s folklore

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 5, 2020
English teacher Ashley Agre clicks through a presentation for her freshman English class from the back of the classroom. "Normally I have a quarter outlined at a time," Agre said. "And [now], not knowing how everything is going to go and how long lessons are going to take, I am only planning a couple of weeks at a time."

[Photo] Teachers face challenges adjusting to new learning model

Ben Wieland and Anna Owsley
September 22, 2020
While some students opted to return to school remotely, other students attend school in-person through the hybrid learning model.

[Photo] Students share their reactions to the remote and hybrid learning models

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
September 21, 2020
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[Photo] Spring athletes stay in touch despite season cancellation

April 18, 2020
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[Photo] Students and clubs employ social media to bond during social distancing

April 18, 2020
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[Photo] Video calling apps allow students to digitally maintain friendships

April 18, 2020
As a result of social distancing, students have developed innovative new methods to maintain their connections and friendships.

[Photo] Staying Social While Distancing: Students connect digitally during COVID-19

April 18, 2020
The district released an update regarding fourth quarter grading protocol Thursday, April 9, outlining how students can maintain or improve their semester grades throughout fourth quarter.

[Photo] District releases fourth quarter grading protocol

April 13, 2020
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[Photo] It’s time to accept the truth about the world’s largest island

March 25, 2020
The official release of the COIN album “Dreamland” was on Friday, Feb 21 after being pushed back from mid-January. The album is an indie-pop hit that includes popular songs such as “Cemetery” and “Crash My Car”.

[Photo] Review: COIN's Dreamland

March 13, 2020
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[Photo] Staff editorial: The school system needs to be restructured

March 25, 2020
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[Photo] Keal family attains success together on the wrestling mat

Zach Shrader, JagWire reporter/photographer
March 11, 2020
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While Americans put the idea of freedom on a pedestal, they are often willing to trade their freedom for safety and order.

[Photo] American freedom is hypocritical

February 22, 2020
Due to Youtube's inability to resolve problems impacting Youtube Creators and the general public, JagWire reporter/photographer Evan Sherman predicts an inevitable downfall of the company.

[Photo] YouTube’s biggest downfall is itself

February 27, 2020
This special coverage investigates many different aspects of life as a minority student at Mill Valley.

[Photo] Diversity at Mill Valley

Mill Valley News staff
February 19, 2020
Participants were asked to recall a time they had experienced racism within the school or community.

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

Anna Owsley, Zach Shrader, and Aiden Burke
February 13, 2020
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[Photo] Staff editorial: Continue to be accepting of different cultures

February 19, 2020
The district's implementation of the class Argumentation and Debate Fundamentals has the potential to harm the school's competitive debate program.

[Photo] Non-competitive debate class threatens program’s future

Anna Owsley, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 31, 2020
The tragic death of NBA star Kobe Bryant brought the messy issue of celebrity deaths into the spotlight.

Mourning the loss of a celebrity is okay

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 27, 2020
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the district began reviewing applications for the Mill Valley principal position.

[Photo] Everything you need to know about the school's search for a new principal

January 15, 2020
Area 51, Flat Earth and the Illuminati are a few examples of conspiracy theories that, if taken too seriously, could be dangerous

[Photo] Conspiracy theories have the potential to be very dangerous

Tanner Smith, JagWire editor-in-chief
January 1, 2020
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[Photo] Excessive social media is the largest factor harming teenagers’ body image

Aiden Burke and Ben Wieland
January 2, 2020
During the Society of Women Engineers meeting Wednesday, Dec. 4, founder Courtney Mahugu gives the members a task where they must put together a functioning Marble Run set without verbally communicating.

Students make STEM more accessible to girls throughout the school

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
December 8, 2019
JagWire staffers take sides on the impeachment inquiry, representing the opposing stances of Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi.

[Photo] Should Donald Trump be impeached?

November 23, 2019
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[Photo] Everything you need to know about impeachment

Tanner Smith and Aiden Burke
November 27, 2019
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[Photo] Upcoming De Soto football game sparks rivalries within USD 232

November 15, 2019
With mental health issues at an all-time high, four students found their own ways to cope.

[Photo] Finding the Light: Students find ways to cope with mental health issues

November 22, 2019
Awaiting the ball being tipped over the net, senior Faith Archibong jumps in the air and extends her arms, ready to block.

Arms extended above her head, sophomore Sydney Fiatte sets the ball for her teammate.

With her focus on the ball, junior Jaden Ravnsborg prepares to serve.

Communicating with a player, coach Debbie Fay demonstrates how a ball was hit.

After scoring a point, sophomore Sydney Fiatte rallies the team before the next serve.

After a point is scored, the Jags gather together in a huddle before the next serve.

Eyes on the ball, senior Emma Fox runs forward to assist her teammates.

After tossing the ball in the air, senior Emma Fox prepares to serve it over the net.

Looking up, sophomore Sydney Fiatte prepares to set the ball for her teammate while senior Faith Archibong watches from behind her.

Emerging from the huddle, sophomore Sydney Fiatte yells back to the sideline during the Jags’ first set against Olathe Northwest Saturday, Oct. 26.

[Photo] Volleyball places second at substate

October 28, 2019
In the midst of the Jags’ celebration, sophomore Taylor Roberts yells out to the crowd.

After scoring a point, junior Molly Carr celebrates with her teammate at the net.

Her attention on the opposing team’s server, senior Faith Archibong clings to the net.

After scoring a critical point, the Jags take the lead in the third set against Olathe Northwest. In celebration, sophomore Brylee Peterson raises her arms in the air and cheers in celebration with senior Faith Archibong.

After the Jags win their third set against Olathe Northwest and advance to the next round of substate, the two teams meet at the net in a show of good sportsmanship.

Arms raised above her head, sophomore Sydney Fiatte sets the ball for a teammate.

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The district joined a lawsuit against JUUL led by Olathe Public Schools.

[Photo] District joins Olathe in lawsuit against JUUL

November 16, 2019
Watching the ball soar over the net, junior Landry Haydock turns her head to look behind her.

Focused on the other side of the court, juniors Landry Haydock and Jaden Ravnsborg stand in anticipation.

Awaiting the serve from the other team, sophomore Kate Roth and junior Jaden Ravnsborg smile at their fellow teammates on Thursday, Oct. 3.

About to serve the ball, sophomore Amara Traiger extends her arm above her head.

In the student section, sophomore Adrian Dimond cheers after a point is scored.

Eyes on the ball above her, junior Carlie Bradshaw prepares to serve.

Smiling after scoring a point, junior Anna Judd celebrates with a teammate.

In the huddle, coach Debbie Fay raises her hand and motivates the team before the second set against Ottawa.

Gathering in a huddle on the court, junior Anna Judd communicates with the team.

After receiving backlash for her involvement in the Central Park Five case, former New York sex crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein has been "canceled" by the masses.

Cancel culture is necessary

Tatum Elliott, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 20, 2019
Eyes locked on the ball, senior Emma Fox serves.

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