On February 22, 2018, teachers in over 55 West Virginia counties walked out of their schools to protest low wages and to lobby for increased benefits and standards. This was a landmark […]
Teacher Walkouts
What Really is Cinco de Mayo?
Let’s get one thing straight: Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. That’s September 16th. But then why do we celebrate with tacos and tequila every year on May 5th? Well, […]
DACA Update
In 2017, when the Trump administration rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, it set an arbitrary deadline of March 5, 2018 for Congress to deliver a solution to replace […]
Ready Player One
Ever wished you could escape reality? Well, it’s the year 2045, and that’s what many of Earth’s inhabitants do in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One- escape into the virtual reality world of […]
Love, Simon Came Out
In the new film Love, Simon, the traditional teen romantic comedy is mirrored by introducing a twist that is usually not explored in media. By making the main character gay, as well […]
Sword & Shield 2018-19 Official Editor Application Instructions
NOTE: In order to apply for an editor position, you must have written at least one article for the Sword & Shield for the 2017-18 school year. On a word/google doc […]
When in Rome
Get ready to be transported to the magical era of ancient Rome! Rome will be brought to Madison Wisconsin in this year’s prom! That’s right. The magic of Rome will be seen […]
