THE HOOT: Valley High School’s Literary Arts Publication

  • [Album Review] EZ’s Reviw of Unity by Joost

    [Album Review] EZ’s Reviw of Unity by Joost

    Joost’s album Unity mixes the loud, energetic style of gabberpop with emotional and serious themes. The music is filled with heavy synths, distorted sounds, and fast beats that make listeners want to dance, but underneath the excitement there is a deeper message about loneliness, sadness, and the importance of people staying united. One of the…

  • [Album Review] Niko’s Review of Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

    [Album Review] Niko’s Review of Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole

    I chose 2014 Forest Hills Drive by J. Cole. I picked this album for the specific reason being because I feel that it is one of his most popular albums, and that he had a huge focus on nostalgia, personal growth, success, and the value of “Loving Yourz” rather than focusing on the more “gangster”…

  • [Album Review] Av’s Review of Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots   

    [Album Review] Av’s Review of Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots   

    Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots is more than just an alternative pop album. Lead singer Tyler Joseph makes his identity difficult to define by singing about inner conflict, dark thoughts, and mental battles. Using instruments such as the ukulele, piano, keyboard, and bass guitar, and percussion played by Josh Dun, the album creates a dramatic…

  • [Album Review] Jojo’s Review of The Divine Feminine by Mac Miller

    [Album Review] Jojo’s Review of The Divine Feminine by Mac Miller

    The Divine Feminine is a soulful, and Intimate Mac Miller album exploring a multifaceted spectrum of love, femininity, and emotional vulnerability. It shares themes of Romance, Love, Spiritual admiration of women, and the balance of energy. The Divine Feminine explores love and admiration and spiritual connection through a jazzy r&b sound. Centering on reverence for…

  • [Album Review] Bella’s Review of Collide with the Sky by Pierce the Veil

    [Album Review] Bella’s Review of Collide with the Sky by Pierce the Veil

    Collide With The Sky by Pierce the Veil is a very emotional album that combines aggressive instrumentals with deep lyrics. The album uses guitar riffs, fast-paced drumming, and intense vocals to create an urgent, sharp sound that feels chaotic and emotional. Songs like “A Match Into Water” and “Hold On Till May” use themes like pain,…

  • [Album Review] Finn’s Review of Lover of a Ghost by Violet Vira

    [Album Review] Finn’s Review of Lover of a Ghost by Violet Vira

    Lover of a Ghost is Violent Vira’s debut album, which came out in 2025. It’s centered on a fictional storyline of grief, abandonment, and obsession. It follows a protagonist dealing with a missing, presumably dead lover. It explores themes of insanity, religious trauma, and hallucinations, all while the protagonist is trying to search for her…

  • [Album Review] Lucas Review’s Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande

    [Album Review] Lucas Review’s Eternal Sunshine by Ariana Grande

    Eternal Sunshine is an album featuring many different music genres and warning styles including contemporary R&B and pop that surprises me by the approach she took in combination with the vocals and tricks, it’s very original. It’s very flowy, reminds me of How to Pretend: Lucy Bedroque. Listening to this album is very calming, introspective,…

  • “I’ll Live Anyway” by Finn Argyle

    “I’ll Live Anyway” by Finn Argyle

    An original song by the one and only Finn.

  • The Summer After High School by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez

    The Summer After High School by Jocelyn Ortiz-Burquez

    Everybody is always telling me about summer after high school, they always talk about how to live my life and enjoy my youth because the summer once you’re done with school is the best one of your entire life. So as the end of school is approaching, I’m beginning to get so excited about everything…

  • Cooking: Blind Leading Deaf

    Cooking: Blind Leading Deaf

  • Oregon by Jojo Holman

    Oregon by Jojo Holman

    Oregon. Between heaven and earth is this land, This amazing state is where I will forever stand. Past the city streets Through the suburbs Lined with trees By the farms growing wheat And over mountain majesties Past 2 beaches salt and fresh  Before i stopped to take a rest I still don’t know where i’d…

  • Why you Should Watch and not just Listen to Silver Springs by Bella Carrion

    Why you Should Watch and not just Listen to Silver Springs by Bella Carrion

    The live performance of “Silver Springs” in 1997 by Fleetwood Mac is one of the most emotional and memorable live performances by the band. The song itself is an emotional breakup song. Stevie Nicks is one of the lead vocalists of Fleetwood Mac; she and Lindsey Buckingham (one of the main guitarists) dated for about…

  • Lucas’ Reflections as Student Body President

    Lucas’ Reflections as Student Body President

    I became Student Body President when our current one accidentally graduated. It was difficult for me to take on the responsibility but I created a new system to try to best help the other Peer Leaders succeed. Despite my excitement to be President, I’d end up having to move from place to place. This made…

  • [Review] Fruits Basket by Lucas Bland

    [Review] Fruits Basket by Lucas Bland

    Fruits Basket is a series conceived in the late 90s that became an instant hit. Due to its popularity it received an anime adaptation in 2001. Despite its age and origin the fandom is still very alive and to this day it’s one of the most popular shoujo manga (manga intended for female readers). Since…

  • [Podcast] EZ Zoology episode 1

    [Podcast] EZ Zoology episode 1