Category: Technology

‘The Social Dilemma’ – A Documentary on Social Media Use and How it Affects Us

October 8, 2020

Written by Kayla Lammers (Features Writer) With the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma growing in popularity, there are many disputes about social media and the problems we face. The big claim of this documentary is the brainwashing and control social media platforms have over us. The Social Dilemma shows a boy being controlled by real … More ‘The Social Dilemma’ – A Documentary on Social Media Use and How it Affects Us

Netflix Adds New Series While Pulling Old Shows in December

December 8, 2018

Every month, Netflix rolls out and brings in new movies, television shows, and original movies and series. New things that are being added are: 8 Mile, Astro Boy, Battle, Bride of Chucky, Christine, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Crossroads: One Two Jaga, Friday, Friday After Next, Hellboy, Man vs Wild with Sunny Leone: Season … More Netflix Adds New Series While Pulling Old Shows in December

The New iPhone 8: Is It the Phenomenon It’s Marketed As

November 5, 2017

iPhone 8: is it i-phony or i-phenomenal? The iPhone 8 offers all-new glass design, the world’s most popular camera, and the smartest most powerful chip ever in a smartphone. Is it good enough to make us want to trade in our iPhone 7’s? The iPhone 8 looks almost identical to the iPhone 7. They have … More The New iPhone 8: Is It the Phenomenon It’s Marketed As

Moore & Alisago build solar panel encouraging sustainable energy at SLV

September 29, 2016

Nate Alisago and Luke Moore, two juniors at SLVHS, took initiative last May when they had an opportunity to do a solar project for their AP Environmental Science class, persevering through money difficulties and a lack of support from the school. When they first started the project, the students were planning a large-scale operation that … More Moore & Alisago build solar panel encouraging sustainable energy at SLV

Environmental Monitoring Project- fecal coliform

December 4, 2014

SLV students are offered many different opportunities in all different areas; whether it is in athletics, theatre, or science. In the field of science, Ms. Orbuch offers one particular extracurricular activity that appeals to science lovers school-wide. Under her watchful eye, students conduct local environmental monitoring projects. These students spend many hours, before and after … More Environmental Monitoring Project- fecal coliform

SLV featured environmental monitoring project: Atmospheric Monitoring

October 30, 2014

Of the many exciting opportunities afforded to SLV students, the environmental monitoring projects are in their own category. These different student projects monitor different aspects of our local environment. Each project is conducted under the watchful eye of science teacher Ms. Orbuch, and are extracurricular activities. The students who are involved in these projects put … More SLV featured environmental monitoring project: Atmospheric Monitoring

Finals Fantasy: A videogame created by SLV students

May 29, 2014

The entertainment industry is constantly and unstoppably expanding, always inventing new ways to enthrall its audience, always introducing dazzling spectacles and mischievous shenanigans to keep its appeal. Similarly, education is growing as new, inventive methods are developed for optimal learning and curriculum is presented through multiple mediums. And, of course, several attempts have been made … More Finals Fantasy: A videogame created by SLV students

SLV Student Creates Video Game

September 24, 2013

“I want to create something unique,” says Jonah Oxenhandler, designer and programmer of the sandbox game Shipyard. This game allows players to design and decorate their own spaceships in a surprisingly versatile and engaging virtual shipyard, as the name implies. When constructing a ship, players must include vital components such as a bridge, engines, and … More SLV Student Creates Video Game