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Edina Zephyrus
Valerie Schmitt

Valerie Schmitt, Multimedia Manager

Co-Multimedia Manager and Zephyrus fangirl. Diet Coke enthusiast.

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"I swear I had something to say"

Elizabeth Yao, online manager

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
May 20, 2025
"Good things are worth waiting for :)"

Olivia Brinkman, managing editor

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
May 20, 2025
After 36 years as a science teacher and head volleyball coach, Jeff Krause is retiring.

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

Aditi Jha, copy editor
May 20, 2025
"Good American Family" is a clean-cut failure.

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

Valerie Schmitt, managing editor
May 8, 2025
Sota, in Maple Grove, has become popular among EHS students for its affordable and customizable drinks.

[Photo] Are trendy treats worth it?

Corinne Kreider, staff writer
March 28, 2025
The plane crash destroyed public faith in the Trump administration and revealed its deeper structural issues.

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

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
Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

“Wicked” falls flat

Valerie Schmitt, section editor
December 19, 2024
Vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance grabs an old pair of overalls that represents his midwestern facade.

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
Edina Public Schools cabinet members listen to the districts first school board meeting of the school year.

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

Claire Chen, editor in chief
September 10, 2024
"Let's take a Z-pic!"

Urva Jha, editor-in-chief

Valerie Schmitt, multimedia manager
May 27, 2024
courtesy of Nyx Rohweder

Edina Seniors in the arts: Nyx Rohweder

Valerie Schmitt, multimedia manager
May 25, 2024
Courtesy of Riverside Studios

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 Star of David on a golden necklace.

The Jewish community reflects on protests and Edina’s response

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
January 25, 2024
Students walk in front of the Edina Performing Arts Center during the walkout for Palestine.

Edina High School students organize second walkout for Palestine

Valerie Schmitt and Lynn-Clara Tun
December 12, 2023
Priscilla movie poster. Courtesy of IMP Awards

“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

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse signals concern for the economy

Valerie Schmitt, Staff Writer
April 20, 2023
This photo is courtesy of Daisy Jones & the Six

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

Valerie Schmitt, staff writer
March 15, 2023
The district approved two snow days in a row—though only one was due to the weather, while the other was caused by a power outage. 

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

Valerie Schmitt, Staff Writer
January 12, 2023
The Edina Aquatic Center's Waterslide.

Students enjoy summer of fun working at Edina Aquatic Center

Devarsh Borah and Valerie Schmitt
September 24, 2022
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