Viking Call

Upper Merion High's Student Newspaper

Stephanie Cueva

Who was Wangari Maathai?

March is known as Women’s History Month. This month is dedicated to highlighting the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Many famous women in history contributed to society, such as Amelia Earhart, Diana (Princess of Wales),…

What Are The NAACP Awards?

The NAACP Awards was first founded on August 13, 1967. These awards were meant to uplift and promote African American diversity, along with showing movements that fell behind civil rights and social justice. One quote from the NAACP website that…

Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” This quote was said by Martin Luther King Jr, who was a prominent Baptist minister who advocated for the use of nonviolent…

Cultural Diversity During the Holiday Season

Cultural Diversity is an important conversation that must garner more attention, as it’s too often that hate crimes are committed because members of one group felt offended by the culture of another group. It happens constantly, regardless of the attacker’s…

Diversity

The Controversy Behind Thanksgiving

Everyone knows that Thanksgiving is always held on the fourth Thursday of November each year, with the idea in mind that it is a time to give thanks and to be grateful with your family. But do you know the…

Diversity

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Article

Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on what some call Columbus Day. Both terms are technically correct and this article is in no way hating against those who believe that Christopher Columbus is a part of their Italian heritage or beliefs. This…