Viator Voice

2021: Bringin’ stability back

Students, faculty share aspirations for new year

Renee Calhoun, Local editor • December 10, 2020

2020 kicked off a new decade and brought newfound excitement to students and staff alike. Unfortunately, normal everyday life came to a crashing halt after the COVID-19 virus plagued the planet back in...

ACT now or so you thought

Student's struggle as they try to find testing option in the midst of COVID-19

Charlie Cagann, Staff Writer • November 16, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the college admission process has been forced to make adjustments due to students’ lack of access to the ACT. The limited access to testing has raised concerns over access...

Haunted halls

Student council decks school in spooky decor, students dress down in spirit

Sean McLaughlin, Staff Writer • November 16, 2020

The rescheduling of this year’s Homecoming dance and football game has opened a door to the school’s very first “Halloween Spirit Week.” “Think of this as Homecoming, but for Halloween”,...

An expert’s guide to e-learning

Students, faculty offer tips for mastering online schooling

Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer • November 16, 2020

A close friend, a teammate, or someone in your class tests positive. Three independent cases of COVID arise within the school. The positivity rates in the surrounding areas surpass the eight percent limit....

Right back to where we started from

Faculty and student's struggle with the transiton from elearning to in-person learning and try to regain a sense of normalcy

Joselyn Mendez, Staff Writer • November 16, 2020

Students are having to quickly transition to the new normal at Saint Viator. Six months ago, students had to suddenly transition from learning in school to learning through their computers. Now, Saint...

Navigating fall without football

Julia Benkendorf, Sports Editor • October 13, 2020

On a normal fall Friday night, students would pack Forest View Stadium to anxiously watch the football team from the stands. However, this is far from a normal year with far from normal circumstances. On...

Activities During Covid

Jill Doherty, Local Editor • October 13, 2020

Returning to school is normally a busy time with starting activities and service for the new year. In the fall, students struggle to find a balance between extracurriculars, sports, and social lives. However,...

Teachers ZOOM into remote learning scene

Nicholette Bentz, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 13, 2020

As students return to school and adjust to the new COVID-19 hybrid learning style, teachers in the St. Viator community who are teaching remotely are equally facing their share of triumphs and challenges. ...

It’s time for a “school” change

Departments debut new classes for upcoming school year

Sean McLaughlin, Staff Writer • March 13, 2020

Each year around late fall and early winter, the academic curriculum is reviewed by the school directors and teachers. They decide the relevance of each class in the system and choose if an old class should...

Many countries, one school

International Program welcomes students from across seas

Jill Doherty and Ashley Edgeworth • March 13, 2020

Have you ever wondered how international students adjust to life at Saint Viator? For the past eight years, the Reverend Mark R. Francis, CSV, International Program has been assisting students from other...

It pays dividends to have a job

Abby Young, Staff Writer • March 13, 2020

Do you have a job? Many students at Saint Viator have jobs outside of school. Maybe you’re one of them! A Google Form was sent out asking students whether they had a job, and if so, what they do for...

Querbes program overhaul adds options

Gifted students apply knowledge in faith, academics, service

Sean McLaughlin, Staff Writer • February 28, 2020

Querbes Scholars is a program that allows students who achieve above and beyond in academics to have more education-, religion- and community-focused opportunities. From its founding in 2010 until...