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Hunter Vann

Hunter Vann, Editor-in-chief

Hunter Vann, 12th grade, is the Editor-in-Chief of the Walter Times student run newspaper of One School of the Arts and Sciences. Hunter has been a part of the OS family for the past five years and is dedicated to its continued growth and improvement. Hunter Vann is committed to improving Scholar’s wellbeing by expanding access to information and building cultural understanding through leading many projects within OS; the Lion's Roar Podcast, OS book club, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, and an upcoming, yet to be revealed, literary-magazine project. As a Chinese American Hunter Vann understands the importance of projecting undervalued and underrepresented voices in media. As such he remains dedicated to maintaining the Walter Times as a safe harbor for free thought as long as he serves.

All content by Hunter Vann
The Definition of a Protege

The Definition of a Protege

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
April 12, 2024

Watching from the sidelines beneath the white wash of the fluorescent lights suspended high above, you rest comfortably. You had just performed the gymnastics routine you have honed over the course of...

There is plenty to discover in the city beautiful

Oh? I Forgot About Orlando!

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2024

Living out in the sleepy suburbs of greater Orlando, it is easy to forget that we actually live across from the actually great city of: well: Orlando! You know: the city hosting its own 15 billion dollar...

While results are coming out, the backlog of applications will continue to pose a challenge for the timely processing of applications

FASFA Results Release After Large Delays

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
March 29, 2024

The department of education has begun to release millions of students' FAFSA results, kickstarting the waves of paperwork in university financial offices across the country as schools rush to make up for...

Book Review: I Am a Cat

Book Review: I Am a Cat

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2024

“Living as I do with human beings, the more that I observe them, the more I am forced to conclude that they are selfish.” Natsume Soseki   I Am a Cat by Natsume Soseki is, dare I say it,...

Dress Down Pass Anyone?

Dress Down Pass Anyone?

Hunter Vann, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2024

Decisions, decisions, decisions—more specifically, college decisions. Where you choose to spend your life for the next two to four years is no easy task, especially when factoring in the hefty costs...

“Our metro area has been either one of the worst or the worst for the availability of affordable housing to people with extremely low incomes. Says Kate Santich, communications director of HSN.

Homelessness: A Growing Crisis

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2024

A humanitarian crisis is growing in the central Florida region. Hundreds of Floridians are finding themselves food insecure and without a steady source of shelter as the cost of living continues to rise...

Following the announcement, the Undersecretary of Education, James Kvaal, released a short press release stating, “Updating our calculations will help students qualify for as much financial aid as possible. Thank you to the financial aid advisers, college counselors, and many others helping us put students first.” The feeling is not mutual.

The FASFA is Delayed… Again

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2024

The torrent of hardships surrounding the 2024–2025 FAFSA never ends; it seems as though scholars attempting to complete the vital document that serves as a financial lifeline to higher education for...

The Ministry for the Future is quite a refreshing read in the doom-ringing subgenre of environmental fiction.

Book Review: Ministry for the Future

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
January 31, 2024

“What's the monetary value of human civilization? Trying to answer that question proves you are a moral and practical idiot.” ― Kim Stanley Robinson, The Ministry for the Future The Ministry...

John Martinous III is a high-profile vegan at One School of the Arts and Sciences.

[Photo] Impacts of Veganism

Sarah Jones, Managing Editor
January 29, 2024

John Martinous III is a high-profile vegan at One School of the Arts and Sciences.

Behold the humble majesty of the vinyl turntable. You can see here the cartridge needle making contact with the grooves; the vibrations produce electrical signals that are translated into sound.

Vinyl, Why’nyl?

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
January 25, 2024

Ah yes the humble vinyl long play record, first released in 1948 by Columbia Records, to this day it remains the pinnacle of audio engineering. Close your eyes and just imagine, the shimmering inky darkness...

Poll: Summer or Winter?

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2024

Oh Florida, the land of flowers, marshes, and lush forests brimming with wildlife! We truly have it all: except for variable seasons. Any floridian can attest that there are only two seasons in the state,...

The Orlando Museum of Art or OMA is struggling to deal with the aftermath of their 2022 legal troubles after an FBI raid.

Consider the Museum

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
January 18, 2024

  Consider the art museum, what it means to society, and why these seemingly unviable institutions exist in our community. Recently, I was made to confront this very question upon learning that...

Brinn Marks and Simeon Gordon, 12th grade, after Brinn agreed to go to homecoming with Simeon.

Homecoming: What’s Happening?

Hunter Vann and Sarah Jones
November 8, 2023

Brinn Marks and Simeon Gordon, 12th grade, after Brinn agreed to go to homecoming with Simeon.

Graphics by Blake Vasek

Homecoming Court Voting

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2023

 oSound the horns, roll out the red carpet! It is time to meet this year's homecoming court as the vote for the 2023-2024 homecoming king and queen commences! Who will it be? Click or tap on the profiles...

Book Review: Flowers of Buffoonery

Book Review: Flowers of Buffoonery

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
November 9, 2023

The Flowers of Buffoonery by Osamu Dazai is truly an exception in Japanese Literature, boldly breaking nearly every rule of the era and exemplifying the deepest basements of Dazai’s psyche. His utilization...

New York City is one of the densest cities in the United States and ranks second in the world for most skyscrapers.

Carbon and Construction: A Journey Towards Sustainability

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
August 23, 2023

In the grand tapestry of human existence, the desire to create has remained an unyielding force. From the ancient marvels of Stonehenge to the modern metropolis of New York City, humanity’s drive to...

August 14th marks national left handed day, founded in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, creator of Left-Handers International, with the intention to, “raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face as we live in a world designed for right-handers,” according to their website lefthandersday.com.

Poll: International Lefthanders Day, Are You Lefthanded?

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
August 14, 2023

Did you know that August 13th marked International Left Handers Day? Where are all of our lefties at? Vote below!      

Cafe staff greet kindergarten families and treat them to a morning breakfast of (food).

Story Time Cafe Welcomes Kindergarten Families at Boo-Hoo Breakfast

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
August 10, 2023

Jittery kindergarteners dart to and fro across the grace center in anticipation of the day to come as their parents exchange pleasantries over a warm beverage. Plumes of steam rise into the air, twisting...

Coffee or tea? Which of these two caffeine conglomerates truly is the best workday pick me up?

Poll: Which is Best: Coffee or Tea?

Hunter Vann, Editor-In-Chief
August 10, 2023

  Coffee or tea? Which of these two caffeine conglomerates truly is the best workday pick me up?  One is steeped, while the other is brewed; one is blended, with the other ground, yet both can...

Kathryn Del Rio

Reviving a Revival?

Samantha McGill and Hunter Vann
May 12, 2023

Narnia returned to the stage after eight years of hiatus, last produced the weekend of April 28th and 29th. After a long wait, the production of Narnia was seen by scholars, staff, and family. “I was...

The scholars pose after their win.

The Lion’s Roar: Sports Edition: Scholars vs. Staff Basketball Game

Hunter Vann, Podcast Editor
May 11, 2023

Here reactions and interviews straight from the game.

Sydney Spence and Paula Peire, 12th grade, hard at work to compleate their chalky creation.

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Sydney Spence and Paula Peire, 12th grade, hard at work to compleate their chalky creation.

BREAKING: Tennessee House Moves to Expel Members

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
April 5, 2023

On Thursday evening, April 3rd, the Tennessee House of Representatives descended into disorder as protesters filled the rows of the viewing galleries, jeering at legislators and obliging the House to enter...

Womens History Month

Women’s History Month

Isabella Hooten and Hunter Vann
March 27, 2023

According to the English Heritage organization roughly 0.5% of all recorded history is related to women; now considering that approximately 50% of the entire world's population is made of women something...

Chocolate covered pretzels, the holy marriage between the houses salty, and sweet! But who is the better half?

Poll: Salty or Sweet

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
March 27, 2023

Pushing open the heavy, glass doors to the movie theater, your eyes strain to adjust to the new environment. The lights dim and air thick with the scent of movie theater butter and the distinct musk of...

Edith Bolling Galt Wilson posing for her photo as First Lady of the United States.

Underrepresented Women in History

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
March 27, 2023

According to the English Heritage organization roughly 0.5% of all recorded history is related to women; now considering that approximately 50% of the entire world's population is made of women something...

An exterior photo of Comet Pizza, the so called axis of the pizza gate conspiracy theories.

Real or Fake? How to Spot Manipulative Media

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
March 8, 2023

In this modern age of perpetual communication, fostered by the invention of social media and the internet, we are exposed to vast amounts of information and data from billions of unknown and unverified...

Fifteen Minute Cities, a Sustainable Solution?

Fifteen Minute Cities, a Sustainable Solution?

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
March 1, 2023

Close your eyes and imagine a world where everything you need for your day-to-day life is within walking distance. Running low on milk? Just take a four-minute walk across the street to the grocery store....

John Martinious the Third  helps explain to us this morning the debt ceiling!

What’s Up? The Debt Ceiling

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
February 28, 2023

Another fight has reared its head on Capitol Hill as the United States speeds towards reaching the national debt limit, or debt ceiling. Senators are bickering and debating whether or not to raise the...

Hunter Vann misses his downtown appointment because of the train.

The Sunrail, A Narrative Experience

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
February 24, 2023

 I step out of my car, leaving behind the oasis of air conditioning and stepping into the stifling air of Florida's springtime. The endless drone of cicadas announces the change of seasons, like the trumpets...

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[Photo] Meili Watanabe

February 23, 2023

A crispy pineapple pizza resting fresh out of the oven!

Pineapple On Pizza? The definitive debate

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
February 17, 2023

Conflict was brewing in the Grace Center early Friday morning as two scholars duked it out in the age old debate, does pineapple really belong on pizza? "Pizza is a savory food, and on the opposite end...

The Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai is a masterpiece of post-war Japanese literature, reflecting on the broken pieces left behind by a nation left shattered by conflict.

Book Review: The Setting Sun, a Tale of Post War Japan

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
February 16, 2023

After a long weekend I was able to finish the Setting Sun by Osamu Dazai. I have no words to describe the feeling of inescapable despair and suffering that this book imparts upon its readers. To imagine...

Jaylen Velez, 11th grade, checks a phone notification from her FLVS teacher during study hall

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Jaylen Velez, 11th grade, checks a phone notification from her FLVS teacher during study hall

Information for the foster care pajama drive organized by OSOTAs National Honor Society.

NHS Bulletin: Pajama Drive

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
November 30, 2022

The season of giving is upon us and who is better to give than to our community's most variable, our very own National Honor Society chapter will be leading a pajama drive that will go directly to local...

The truth behind Nyquill Chicken

The truth behind Nyquill Chicken

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
November 22, 2022

Discover the truth that lies behind the infamous Nyquill Chicken. Song credits in order: Summer Lofi - by sfre Coffeehouse - 99instramental Warmfeeling - by ahomi  

Who Wore it Best: Homecoming King and Queen Edition

Who Wore it Best: Homecoming King and Queen Edition

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
November 19, 2022

The votes are in and Hunter Vann has the exclusive interview with our homecoming king and queen: Ian Pineiro and Desiree Mann. Interview with Homecoming Court King and Queen: Ian Pineiro and Desiree...

Setting the Scene: What it takes to plan a homecoming week

Setting the Scene: What it takes to plan a homecoming week

Hunter Vann and Sarah Jones
November 18, 2022

  The planning of Homecoming is an endeavor that requires many minds to come together with dedication to bring together a community in a night of dancing and euphoria. Those behind the spectacle,...

Suzies Beauty: Review

Suzies’ Beauty: Review

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
November 15, 2022

With homecoming on the horizon, there are many things on the checklist to make sure that you are looking your best. Hair, makeup, dye, though it can be such a chore to drive all across town just to achieve...

Photo of Hurricane Ian approching Florida.

Florida Braces for Hurricane Ian

Hunter Vann, OSBN Executive Producer
September 27, 2022

All hands on deck this morning as Floridians rush to make last minute preparations for Hurricane Ian, according to the National Weather Service Ian is expected to make landfall in Florida early Wednesday...

The Lions Roar Podcast: Episode Three

The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Episode Three

Hunter Vann
September 2, 2022

Discover the harsh realities of America's car culture and automotive industry from the lens of OSOTA scholars and staff. Song credits in order: Summer Lofi - by sfre Coffeehouse - 99instramental...

Lions Roar Podcast: Episode Two

Lions Roar Podcast: Episode Two

Hunter Vann
May 26, 2022

Join us this week as we discover the deeper meaning and stories behind the 2022 Poetry Slam Competition winners! Song credits in order: Summer Lofi - by sfre Coffeehouse-...

Lions Roar Podcast: Episode One

Lions Roar Podcast: Episode One

Hunter Vann
May 19, 2022

Take a dive behind the curtain and meet the actors behind favorite characters! Featuring Diana Bess, Jasmine Hicks, and Mr. Richards.   Song credits in order: Summer Lofi - by sfre Coffeehouse-...

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