Moana doesn’t disappoint
By: Jason Turner
Moana is Disney's newest home run. It feels like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin had a baby. I also detect some Greek myth ... The Odyssey, to be specific, and many other influences.
Our hero is Moana, the next in line for the crown of a small South Pacific island called Motuni. She wants to sail the seas, but her father won't let her. One day blight starts to spread across the island and so Moana teams up with a demigod named Maui played by The Rock himself to return an artifact that he stole called the Heart of Te Riti and help Moanaś people.
Like all the new princess films, our heroine has some fight in her , and she has so much fight and courage she could whip Mulan's butt; that's without Maui who I can only assume is a scrapped Zedla boss from Wind Waker. As a character, he's a diva and hot head, but he has a backstory and it's a doosey. He has a magic fish hook that gives the power to change into animals, and that isn't the best part; no, the best part is his thinking tattoo that acts as his corny and best friend.
Some of the many delights offered by this film are: unlike most Disney Princess films, this has bosses like a videogame and not a villain. First we have the Kakamora, a great of coconut pirate and Mad Max reject. Then we have got Tamatoa, this giant crab with a gold covered shell and the third best song in the movie with Shiny. Last but not least, there's a lava monster who I will not discuss due to the story point about him. Now that might be a turnoff to some people; I get it, I love a good bad guy in my fantasy adventures, but this is more focused on our main characters and the changes they go through. Moana helps Maiu live up his legend. Maui helps Moana overcome her conflict between pleasing her father and following her heart.
Before we discuss the tone, it's important to note that the ocean is a character. Think of the rug from Aladdin but female. For some reason it feels like we are missing a monster somewhere, and I don't know where, but it does not mean anything. Overall, this is a good movie to take the family to and have a great time.
-Jason Turner (‘18) is a Viking Vault contributor and movie buff.
By: Jason Turner
Moana is Disney's newest home run. It feels like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin had a baby. I also detect some Greek myth ... The Odyssey, to be specific, and many other influences.
Our hero is Moana, the next in line for the crown of a small South Pacific island called Motuni. She wants to sail the seas, but her father won't let her. One day blight starts to spread across the island and so Moana teams up with a demigod named Maui played by The Rock himself to return an artifact that he stole called the Heart of Te Riti and help Moanaś people.
Like all the new princess films, our heroine has some fight in her , and she has so much fight and courage she could whip Mulan's butt; that's without Maui who I can only assume is a scrapped Zedla boss from Wind Waker. As a character, he's a diva and hot head, but he has a backstory and it's a doosey. He has a magic fish hook that gives the power to change into animals, and that isn't the best part; no, the best part is his thinking tattoo that acts as his corny and best friend.
Some of the many delights offered by this film are: unlike most Disney Princess films, this has bosses like a videogame and not a villain. First we have the Kakamora, a great of coconut pirate and Mad Max reject. Then we have got Tamatoa, this giant crab with a gold covered shell and the third best song in the movie with Shiny. Last but not least, there's a lava monster who I will not discuss due to the story point about him. Now that might be a turnoff to some people; I get it, I love a good bad guy in my fantasy adventures, but this is more focused on our main characters and the changes they go through. Moana helps Maiu live up his legend. Maui helps Moana overcome her conflict between pleasing her father and following her heart.
Before we discuss the tone, it's important to note that the ocean is a character. Think of the rug from Aladdin but female. For some reason it feels like we are missing a monster somewhere, and I don't know where, but it does not mean anything. Overall, this is a good movie to take the family to and have a great time.
-Jason Turner (‘18) is a Viking Vault contributor and movie buff.
Valentine’s Day for the sad and the single
By: Caylee Lindsay
If Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly your favorite holiday due to the fact that you somehow end up single year after year, you’re not the only one. There are plenty of fun ways to spend your Valentine’s Day without drowning in a tub of ice cream or buying a RomCom movie ticket for one while simultaneously wallowing in your tears. Here are a few ideas on how to spend your Valentine’s Day: single style.
Chances are, you probably have friends who are equally as single as you are. Get a group together and go ice skating or have a Nicholas Sparks movie marathon; it’s not as sad to watch romantic movies that make a mockery out of your non-existent love life when you have a friend in the same boat. Megan Trainer (‘18) says, “I’m probably just going to go to a movie with my friends on Valentine’s Day. It’s nice to do something for yourself every once in awhile.”
Another satisfying activity to lighten the mood of your single Valentine’s Day is to count all of the money you have from not being in a relationship! There’s always a bright side, even to being single. Use that money and treat yourself to something nice. Valentine’s Day is about love, so why not love yourself with that new pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing?
Don’t feel like doing anything? Take a day to do just that. Pop some popcorn, put on a pair of sweats, and binge all of the Netflix shows you’ve been wanting to watch but haven’t had the time to. It’s not like you have a date to be on or anything.
If you’re sad about not getting any flowers or chocolate, then what do you think parents are for? “For the whole 17 years of my life I've been spending Valentine's Day alone and the only presents I have received are from good old Momma J. Sue,” says Addie VanKirk (‘18). At least your mom will get you some chocolate… if you're lucky.
Having a dog or cat to help you get through the day is key. Mckenna Kitchen (‘17) says, “At least I have my dog.” Hug your pets the entire day and never let them get away. This will eliminate any lingering sadness.
If none of these activities sound appealing and all you want to do is cry about the state of your loneliness while eating a few gallons of ice cream, no one will judge you for it. Make sure you buy a good brand of tissues; you’ll be needing them.
-Caylee Lindsay (‘18) is a second-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
By: Caylee Lindsay
If Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly your favorite holiday due to the fact that you somehow end up single year after year, you’re not the only one. There are plenty of fun ways to spend your Valentine’s Day without drowning in a tub of ice cream or buying a RomCom movie ticket for one while simultaneously wallowing in your tears. Here are a few ideas on how to spend your Valentine’s Day: single style.
Chances are, you probably have friends who are equally as single as you are. Get a group together and go ice skating or have a Nicholas Sparks movie marathon; it’s not as sad to watch romantic movies that make a mockery out of your non-existent love life when you have a friend in the same boat. Megan Trainer (‘18) says, “I’m probably just going to go to a movie with my friends on Valentine’s Day. It’s nice to do something for yourself every once in awhile.”
Another satisfying activity to lighten the mood of your single Valentine’s Day is to count all of the money you have from not being in a relationship! There’s always a bright side, even to being single. Use that money and treat yourself to something nice. Valentine’s Day is about love, so why not love yourself with that new pair of shoes you’ve been eyeing?
Don’t feel like doing anything? Take a day to do just that. Pop some popcorn, put on a pair of sweats, and binge all of the Netflix shows you’ve been wanting to watch but haven’t had the time to. It’s not like you have a date to be on or anything.
If you’re sad about not getting any flowers or chocolate, then what do you think parents are for? “For the whole 17 years of my life I've been spending Valentine's Day alone and the only presents I have received are from good old Momma J. Sue,” says Addie VanKirk (‘18). At least your mom will get you some chocolate… if you're lucky.
Having a dog or cat to help you get through the day is key. Mckenna Kitchen (‘17) says, “At least I have my dog.” Hug your pets the entire day and never let them get away. This will eliminate any lingering sadness.
If none of these activities sound appealing and all you want to do is cry about the state of your loneliness while eating a few gallons of ice cream, no one will judge you for it. Make sure you buy a good brand of tissues; you’ll be needing them.
-Caylee Lindsay (‘18) is a second-year Vault staff member and Print Editor-In-Chief. [email protected]
PDA-more like PD-DON’T
By: Olivia Humes
NORTHRIDGE- Public display of affection, which is more commonly known as PDA, should not occur in the halls of our school. Classes last around 45 minutes at Northridge, and between classes you have four minutes to see your girlfriend or boyfriend, and those four minutes should not be spent making out or laying all over each other hugging.
Most people don’t care if you’ve been dating for one year, six months, two weeks, or eight days; they don’t want to see you all over each other in the hallways. People and their significant other will literally see each other in less than an hour, and it’s not like they’re going away to a different state.
When asked about PDA, Caily Thorpe (‘19) says, “I think it makes everyone uncomfortable, and it can be really inappropriate.”
Megan Payne (‘20) says, “I think it is disgusting, and they should keep that away from the public’s eye.”
It is not just the lower classes that think PDA is gross and inappropriate. When asked her opinion, senior Alexis Humes (‘17) says, “People don’t need to stand in the hallways and hug and make out for 20 minutes before every class. I think it’s okay if you want to walk your significant other to class and chat for a couple minutes, but other than that, it’s school. No one wants to see anything more than that.”
If you are going to walk together to class, don’t take up half the hallway. Some people actually want to get to class. Also, don’t walk too close to each other because you have personal bubbles - don’t pop them. When you are conversing with your significant other between periods, please align yourself along the walls, because nobody wants road-blocks in the hallway. It is really just plain annoying, especially for single people.
In my opinion, public displays of affection are okay to an extent. If you want to have a quick hug with your significant other, that is fine. However, most students do not understand the QUICK part of the previous statement. There is absolutely no reason to hold onto your boyfriend/girlfriend for five minutes. Students are people, not koalas, so there is no need to act like animals. You don’t sleep for 18 hours a day (even if you might want to), and you definitely don’t eat eucalyptus leaves, so stop acting like koalas when you hug in the hallway.
It’s obvious that students of all ages believe that public displays of affection are not supposed to occur at school. When students are interviewed about PDA, there is a common thread in their answers: the word “gross.” Seeing people make out in the hallways is definitely that. So, in closing, if you do show PDA, then stop, because you could ask anyone around you and they would most likely agree.
-Olivia Humes ('19) is a first-year Vault staff member and Jr. Web Editor. [email protected]
By: Olivia Humes
NORTHRIDGE- Public display of affection, which is more commonly known as PDA, should not occur in the halls of our school. Classes last around 45 minutes at Northridge, and between classes you have four minutes to see your girlfriend or boyfriend, and those four minutes should not be spent making out or laying all over each other hugging.
Most people don’t care if you’ve been dating for one year, six months, two weeks, or eight days; they don’t want to see you all over each other in the hallways. People and their significant other will literally see each other in less than an hour, and it’s not like they’re going away to a different state.
When asked about PDA, Caily Thorpe (‘19) says, “I think it makes everyone uncomfortable, and it can be really inappropriate.”
Megan Payne (‘20) says, “I think it is disgusting, and they should keep that away from the public’s eye.”
It is not just the lower classes that think PDA is gross and inappropriate. When asked her opinion, senior Alexis Humes (‘17) says, “People don’t need to stand in the hallways and hug and make out for 20 minutes before every class. I think it’s okay if you want to walk your significant other to class and chat for a couple minutes, but other than that, it’s school. No one wants to see anything more than that.”
If you are going to walk together to class, don’t take up half the hallway. Some people actually want to get to class. Also, don’t walk too close to each other because you have personal bubbles - don’t pop them. When you are conversing with your significant other between periods, please align yourself along the walls, because nobody wants road-blocks in the hallway. It is really just plain annoying, especially for single people.
In my opinion, public displays of affection are okay to an extent. If you want to have a quick hug with your significant other, that is fine. However, most students do not understand the QUICK part of the previous statement. There is absolutely no reason to hold onto your boyfriend/girlfriend for five minutes. Students are people, not koalas, so there is no need to act like animals. You don’t sleep for 18 hours a day (even if you might want to), and you definitely don’t eat eucalyptus leaves, so stop acting like koalas when you hug in the hallway.
It’s obvious that students of all ages believe that public displays of affection are not supposed to occur at school. When students are interviewed about PDA, there is a common thread in their answers: the word “gross.” Seeing people make out in the hallways is definitely that. So, in closing, if you do show PDA, then stop, because you could ask anyone around you and they would most likely agree.
-Olivia Humes ('19) is a first-year Vault staff member and Jr. Web Editor. [email protected]
Find the Love of Your Life
Take this Valentine’s Quiz to find your special someone
By: Anna Edwards and Zoey Stout
Have you ever wondered who your one true love is? Do you often wonder what the person you’re meant to be with is like? Take this quiz and find out! Make sure you keep track of your answers~
If you got mostly 1’s then you’re perfect match is….
Eddie Poe
Eddie Poe enjoys long walks off short piers, wearing all black, and crying into the abyss. He may lock himself in his room with only his sadness but if you’re attracted to cryptic poetry inspired by you, he's the one!
If you got mostly 2’s then you’re perfect match is….
Nikky Tess
Nikky Tess enjoys science, no more and no less. You will almost certainly always come second and if you’re okay with that, he’s the man for you!
If you got mostly 3’s then you’re perfect match is…..
Ernie Hemms
Ernie Hemms enjoys being a righteous carnivore, hunting, and writing. If you love the sensation of raw meat tearing between your teeth, the feeling of causing another sentient being death, and the art of words, he’s your one and only!
If you got mostly 4’s then you’re perfect match is…..
Gandhi
Gandhi sustains himself mostly on a diet of wheat rice and wholesome sunshine, he enjoys knitting and waking up at the crack of dawn to praise the lord.
-Anna Edwards ('18) and Zoey Stout ('18) are first-year Vault staff members. [email protected] [email protected]
Take this Valentine’s Quiz to find your special someone
By: Anna Edwards and Zoey Stout
Have you ever wondered who your one true love is? Do you often wonder what the person you’re meant to be with is like? Take this quiz and find out! Make sure you keep track of your answers~
- What's the first thing you do in the morning?
- Cry
- Call all of your animal friends from the forest to help you get ready for the new day
- Continue sleeping until the afternoon
- Wake at the crack of dawn to continue work on your science project
- You’re alone on a saturday night; what do you do?
- Lay face down on the carpet and have a nice relaxing existential crisis
- Gently caress every lightbulb in my home so they know I love them equally
- Stare into the mirror and think about how your life is incomplete without a man to tell you what to do
- Dance with a broom as you clean the house, envisioning the day you’ll meet your prince charming
- What does your breakfast consist of?
- Burnt toast
- Pure raw electrons
- Something hardy
- Raw vegetables and prayer
- Which sounds most appealing?
- Staring out a window as rain falls, writing edgy tear-stained poetry
- Putting aluminum foil in the microwave
- Doing a story for your local paper
- Taking a beautiful walk amongst god's beautiful word
- What's your favorite type of music?
- Screamo
- Electronic
- Jazz
- Silence
If you got mostly 1’s then you’re perfect match is….
Eddie Poe
Eddie Poe enjoys long walks off short piers, wearing all black, and crying into the abyss. He may lock himself in his room with only his sadness but if you’re attracted to cryptic poetry inspired by you, he's the one!
If you got mostly 2’s then you’re perfect match is….
Nikky Tess
Nikky Tess enjoys science, no more and no less. You will almost certainly always come second and if you’re okay with that, he’s the man for you!
If you got mostly 3’s then you’re perfect match is…..
Ernie Hemms
Ernie Hemms enjoys being a righteous carnivore, hunting, and writing. If you love the sensation of raw meat tearing between your teeth, the feeling of causing another sentient being death, and the art of words, he’s your one and only!
If you got mostly 4’s then you’re perfect match is…..
Gandhi
Gandhi sustains himself mostly on a diet of wheat rice and wholesome sunshine, he enjoys knitting and waking up at the crack of dawn to praise the lord.
-Anna Edwards ('18) and Zoey Stout ('18) are first-year Vault staff members. [email protected] [email protected]
Valentine’s Day: Elementary school vs. high school
By: Kayla Butler
Everyone remembers Valentine’s Day as a child, and lots of people still celebrate it today as teenagers and adults, but what has changed since the elementary days?
Valentines, then:
Back in elementary school, I remember eagerly heading to the store with my mom. I was so excited to scan the wide variety of Valentine’s:Kim Possible, Hannah Montana, and Star Wars, just to name a few. Once I finally made my decision and brought the lucky Valentine’s home, then it was time to grab a pen and start writing Valentine’s to all my classmates. Accompanied by a class list and a bright blue pen, I would eagerly select which Valentine’s went to whom. I will admit, if I picked Valentine’s from a television show or a movie, I would give the people I liked a Valentine with my favorite character, while the people I wasn’t a huge fan of or didn’t know very well would get the characters I didn’t care for.
Valentines, now:
Today, Valentine’s have become a treasure of the past. No one gives them out anymore, with the exception of elementary school students. Nowadays, the only time you see them is if you catch a quick glance of them at the grocery store while on a quick student shopping trip for some much need caffeine.
Parties, then:
Valentine’s Day parties were the biggest event of February in elementary school. Weeks of thought and care were put into every Valentine and each collection box or bag was carefully decorated. All of the moms painstakingly frosted and sprinkled dozens of cupcakes, eagerly, or not so eagerly awaiting the return of their recently-sugared-up children at the end of the day. It was so excited to go around the room and pass out your Valentine’s, and then return to your seat to check out your haul. Overall, it was a fun day to spend in a pink-and-red decorated room drinking punch and eating pounds of sugar with your friends and classmates.
Parties, now:
Parties nowadays consist of a group of friends or two significant others getting together for a casual hang out. Some may go out, all dressed up, to dinner and see a movie, while others will spend the evening at home catching up on schoolwork or relaxing with Netflix and a bowl of microwave popcorn.
-Kayla Butler (‘17) is a second-year Vault staff member and Public Relations Editor. [email protected]
By: Kayla Butler
Everyone remembers Valentine’s Day as a child, and lots of people still celebrate it today as teenagers and adults, but what has changed since the elementary days?
Valentines, then:
Back in elementary school, I remember eagerly heading to the store with my mom. I was so excited to scan the wide variety of Valentine’s:Kim Possible, Hannah Montana, and Star Wars, just to name a few. Once I finally made my decision and brought the lucky Valentine’s home, then it was time to grab a pen and start writing Valentine’s to all my classmates. Accompanied by a class list and a bright blue pen, I would eagerly select which Valentine’s went to whom. I will admit, if I picked Valentine’s from a television show or a movie, I would give the people I liked a Valentine with my favorite character, while the people I wasn’t a huge fan of or didn’t know very well would get the characters I didn’t care for.
Valentines, now:
Today, Valentine’s have become a treasure of the past. No one gives them out anymore, with the exception of elementary school students. Nowadays, the only time you see them is if you catch a quick glance of them at the grocery store while on a quick student shopping trip for some much need caffeine.
Parties, then:
Valentine’s Day parties were the biggest event of February in elementary school. Weeks of thought and care were put into every Valentine and each collection box or bag was carefully decorated. All of the moms painstakingly frosted and sprinkled dozens of cupcakes, eagerly, or not so eagerly awaiting the return of their recently-sugared-up children at the end of the day. It was so excited to go around the room and pass out your Valentine’s, and then return to your seat to check out your haul. Overall, it was a fun day to spend in a pink-and-red decorated room drinking punch and eating pounds of sugar with your friends and classmates.
Parties, now:
Parties nowadays consist of a group of friends or two significant others getting together for a casual hang out. Some may go out, all dressed up, to dinner and see a movie, while others will spend the evening at home catching up on schoolwork or relaxing with Netflix and a bowl of microwave popcorn.
-Kayla Butler (‘17) is a second-year Vault staff member and Public Relations Editor. [email protected]
Advice to guys on Valentine's Day
By: Austin White
Listen up, guys. This whole Valentines thing is a big deal in your girl's eyes. You need to think about what you are going to do, and if you just go in without a plan ... you're done. She will know if you bought flowers that day, last second.
Over my years of experience with this holiday, here are some things I have learned your girl will love:
Chocolate strawberries: make your own chocolate strawberries with both white chocolate and milk chocolate. Put some designs on them like hearts, drizzling the opposite chocolate on them because it looks really good. This is a cheap and easy way to make your girl feel good.
Flowers and a note: I know I said earlier not to get flowers the day of Valentine's Day, but if you get it them couple of days before, then it’s all good. When getting flowers think about either her favorite color, her favorite flower or a nice smell. As for the note, write a nice one that tells her you have been thinking about her and you care. This makes women go bananas.
A teddy bear: girls like teddy bears for some reason; in fact, they love them. If you get her really any teddy bear, she will love it. Huge teddy bears to regular teddy bears, it doesn’t matter. However, don't ONLY get her a teddy bear. You’d better put some candy with it (her favorite) and maybe some flowers. Girls love teddy bears, but they don’t love ONLY teddy bears.
A Day with you: your girl will love if you have her come over, make her a nice meal, and just spend the day together talking about her. She will love that you take the time to be with her and the time to make her a nice meal. Even if you're bad at cooking, your girl will still love the thought of you trying to make her happy.
-Austin White (‘17) is a Viking Vault sports reporter. His girlfriend, Megan Royer (‘18), has gone on record with the Vault insisting that White has never actually employed any of the above advice on Valentine’s Day with her, and she wants readers to be aware that said advice is un-tested.
By: Austin White
Listen up, guys. This whole Valentines thing is a big deal in your girl's eyes. You need to think about what you are going to do, and if you just go in without a plan ... you're done. She will know if you bought flowers that day, last second.
Over my years of experience with this holiday, here are some things I have learned your girl will love:
Chocolate strawberries: make your own chocolate strawberries with both white chocolate and milk chocolate. Put some designs on them like hearts, drizzling the opposite chocolate on them because it looks really good. This is a cheap and easy way to make your girl feel good.
Flowers and a note: I know I said earlier not to get flowers the day of Valentine's Day, but if you get it them couple of days before, then it’s all good. When getting flowers think about either her favorite color, her favorite flower or a nice smell. As for the note, write a nice one that tells her you have been thinking about her and you care. This makes women go bananas.
A teddy bear: girls like teddy bears for some reason; in fact, they love them. If you get her really any teddy bear, she will love it. Huge teddy bears to regular teddy bears, it doesn’t matter. However, don't ONLY get her a teddy bear. You’d better put some candy with it (her favorite) and maybe some flowers. Girls love teddy bears, but they don’t love ONLY teddy bears.
A Day with you: your girl will love if you have her come over, make her a nice meal, and just spend the day together talking about her. She will love that you take the time to be with her and the time to make her a nice meal. Even if you're bad at cooking, your girl will still love the thought of you trying to make her happy.
-Austin White (‘17) is a Viking Vault sports reporter. His girlfriend, Megan Royer (‘18), has gone on record with the Vault insisting that White has never actually employed any of the above advice on Valentine’s Day with her, and she wants readers to be aware that said advice is un-tested.