Viking Call

Upper Merion High's Student Newspaper

Month: October 2020

Warm

It was Winter. A light snow had begun to pile upon the pavement in streets dimly lit by street lights. They divided up the street into two parts, everywhere the lights could not reach seemed too dark to walk in….

Maybe Someday

Nimbly padding against the diaspora of fallen autumnal colors, a small creature strolled through the late evening streets. Preparing for the foreboding deep sleep was always a hassle, but considering the rough, snowy conditions of the white winter, it was…

Fall Comforts

The sound of dried leaves crash against the sidewalk The temperature is brisk, but the picturesque scene of the golden skyline creates an inner warmth that can protect against any chilly afternoon As the wind continues to howl, a distinct…

The Meaning of Indigo

Ten lilacs blissfully in a daze.  Breathe in, breathe out.  Light clouds my eyes,  And through a thick haze Forms a glade before an alder canvas Of woodland pear trees  And flouncing daffodils.  Nine clouds stroll on a periwinkle breeze. …

Blessing

I will teach you a lesson, A lesson that you need to learn You gotta learn To say thank you Even in the times of hunger Even in the time of need  Say thank you  It will keep you going…

That’s How Sue Cs It (Part 2)

She slipped on a black tracksuit and set off in the middle of the night on the long journey to the library. Coach Sylvester took the route through the Singing Cemetery, and while it added quite a bit of time…

You’re A Mountain

You’re a mountain You’re stronger than everyone You’re the star of the show You’re the light in the dark People will try to Break you They will try to change you They will ruin the show They will hurt you…

Is the Media Censoring Political Opinions?

“About 72% of Americans believed that it is likely that social media sites intentionally censor political viewpoints they find objectionable,” according to a Pew Research study. While some people believe that this censorship of political opinion is an infringement upon…

How to Cure “Staying-at-Home” Sickness

Normally, October is a time to be picking pumpkins, costume shopping, or sipping specialty lattes from Starbucks. However, this year is different: we are advised to stay at home, recover last year’s Halloween decor, and make the fall drinks ourselves….

Diversity Within the 2020 Emmy Awards

The first Emmy Awards was on January 25, 1949. Since then, there have been many changes including the number of nominees from five to eight. Another major change this year is diversity. Diversity has been an issue in not only…