The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

The Scratching Post
The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

The Scratching Post
The student newspaper of Vernon Hills High School

The Scratching Post

Luc Gudmundson, Editor-in-chief

This is Luc Gudmundson’s second year as a staff member on TSP.

All content by Luc Gudmundson
This image is the facade of Libertyville High School.

Swap Day: A day in the life of an LHS student

Luc Gudmundson, Editor-in-chief
May 10, 2019
This image is an illustration of a wall with a large golden "T" on it.

Editorial Board dismantles Trump’s wall

Luc Gudmundson, Editor-in-chief
March 21, 2019

Students of all ages should benefit from senior exemption policy

Luc Gudmundson, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2018
This is an illustration of a cracked acorn. Above the acorn is written "AP Culture".

Students feel the pressure of Vernon Hills’ AP culture

Luc Gudmundson, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
This is a picture of a clock.

New start time is a dream come true

Luc Gudmundson, Editor-in-chief
October 12, 2018
Milen Aguilar and Skylar Torrey hold their phones in a crowd.

Students attend WE Day’s activism event

Luc Gudmundson, Copy Editor
May 17, 2018
Morgan Renihan is featured in this image holding an American flag. Around her are the words "commitment", "resilience", "fortitude", "persistence", "endurance", and "strength".

Seniors commit to a different path

Luc Gudmundson, Copy Editor
May 17, 2018
Pictured is a graph of the NRA's political expenditure. The largest portion of the graph, taking up around 75% of the pie chart, is independent campaign expenditures. Next is lobbying expenses, followed by contributions to candidates and contributions to parties.

We can overcome the NRA

Luc Gudmundson, Copy Editor
March 9, 2018
This is a picture of the play going on. Two actors are in the foreground, arguing. Five actresses are in the background watching the argument. A single actor is sitting off to the side of the stage.

Winter play tackles an impressive set and serious story

Luc Gudmundson, Copy Editor
February 2, 2018
This is a photo of several VHHS students walking into the building before school starts.

Task force recommends 8:45 a.m. start time

Luc Gudmundson, Copy Editor
December 14, 2017
This is a photo of Meo, a Portuguese Internet Service Provider. It shows how certain websites can only be accessed by paying additional fees.

How to stop the death of internet freedom

Luc Gudmundson, Copy Editor
December 14, 2017
This is a photo of Author Jason Reynolds talking.

Best-selling author Jason Reynolds visits VHHS

Luc Gudmundson, Staff Reporter
October 20, 2017
A picture of Vernon Hills students and staff posing with COVE students.

Vernon Hills students travel to Uganda

Luc Gudmundson, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2017
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