Valerie Schmitt – Edina Zephyrus

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor

Valerie (she/her) is a senior and co-managing editor who sold her soul to Edina Zephyrus and has been trying to bargain for it back ever since.

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Top 10 ways to spend your summer before college

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
May 19, 2026

No, there isn’t a 504 conspiracy

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
April 9, 2026

Prediction markets: tool or addiction?

Valerie Schmitt, Alexander T., and Eloise Thompson
April 9, 2026

Zoscars Roundup 2026: “F1” will receive an F from the Oscars

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
March 15, 2026

Zoscars Roundup 2026: “Hamnet” is a beautiful reflection on grief. Best Picture? Probably not.

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
March 14, 2026

Edina mayor gives Washington D.C. address, condemns ICE

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
February 19, 2026

Interview with Administration: Activities Director and Assistant Principal Troy Stein

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
February 19, 2026

Minnesota wins back SNAP, sues federal government for public health funding cuts

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
February 19, 2026

“A View of Mexico” honors the country with scientific precision

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
December 18, 2025

[Photo] Missing school for tournaments: Is it worth it?

Saira Kaka, staff writer
December 18, 2025

Poll – Which movies are the student body excited to see?

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
November 6, 2025

Zionism should not be conflated with Judaism

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
November 6, 2025

English department debuts new courses

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
November 6, 2025

Edina Athletic Hall of Fame inducts new members

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
October 2, 2025

The Epstein files are a political Bigfoot

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
October 2, 2025

Congrats to the 2025 Homecoming Court!

September 12, 2025

Elizabeth Yao, online manager

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
May 20, 2025

Olivia Brinkman, managing editor

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
May 20, 2025

[Photo] Krause leaves the house: EHS science teacher retires after 36 years

Aditi Jha, copy editor
May 20, 2025

“Good American Family” is a perfect case study of atrocious representation

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
May 8, 2025

[Photo] Are trendy treats worth it?

Corinne Kreider, staff writer
March 28, 2025

The FAA’s plane crash conundrum is a symptom of deeper problems in the Trump administration

Valerie Schmitt, Multimedia Manager
March 27, 2025

Interview with Administration: Dean of Students Jeff Pope

Valerie Schmitt, Multimedia Manager
March 27, 2025

What does the Edina Student Council do?

Liam Hart and Valerie Schmitt
January 7, 2025

“Wicked” falls flat

Valerie Schmitt, section editor
December 19, 2024

J.D. Vance’s mockery of the Midwest

Valerie Schmitt, multimedia manager
November 4, 2024

What’s it like to run a local campaign?

Liam Hart, Josie Bodensteiner, Valerie Schmitt, and George Rerat
October 28, 2024

Edina School Board hosts October 7 meeting

Valerie Schmitt, multimedia manager
October 9, 2024

[Photo] Edina School Board commences first 2024–25 regular meeting

Claire Chen, editor in chief
September 10, 2024

Urva Jha, editor-in-chief

Valerie Schmitt, multimedia manager
May 27, 2024

Edina Seniors in the arts: Nyx Rohweder

Valerie Schmitt, multimedia manager
May 25, 2024

Zoscars Roundup 2024: “Anatomy of a Fall” is stellar Oscars competition

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
February 23, 2024

Minneapolis’s closing of tent camps indicates systemic mishandling of homelessness

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
February 22, 2024

The Jewish community reflects on protests and Edina’s response

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
January 25, 2024

Edina High School students organize second walkout for Palestine

Valerie Schmitt and Lynn-Clara Tun
December 12, 2023

“Priscilla” lingers outside of Elvis’ marriage

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
November 30, 2023

SATIRE: Zephyrus’ best activities to do over MEA break

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
October 16, 2023

Florence DeBard comes full circle

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
May 18, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse signals concern for the economy

Valerie Schmitt, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023

“Daisy Jones & the Six” falls short of its source material

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
March 15, 2023

“Cut the losses”: Edina High School faces two school cancellations

Valerie Schmitt, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023

Students enjoy summer of fun working at Edina Aquatic Center

Devarsh Borah and Valerie Schmitt
September 24, 2022

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