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Photo taken during winter 2024 shows lack of snow and ice outside in Minnesota.
What to expect after the El Niño winter
Mounds View High School seniors Hridaya Ghosh and Pratham Snehi pose for a selfie with Mounds View School Board members.
“What about Diwali?” — Mounds View to Diwali recognized as holiday
According to a study done by Rutgers University, gambling in young adults ages 18 to 24 has increased by 400% since 2017.
Sports betting: Teens hit the “slots”
Mounds View Theaters production of Shrek the Musical in 2022.
Mounds View Theater casting sparks controversy
Unlike the Republican Bill, the DFL proposal gives 11 Minnesota Native American tribes, many of which already operate casinos, exclusive rights to provide sports betting.
Minnesota to legalize sports betting
Public speaking should be mandatory
Public speaking should be mandatory
Replica of Thoreau’s cabin at Walden Pond.
[OPINION] Happiness is not a cabin in the woods
Many consumers, especially parents, have begun to avoid products with red dye 40 because of media exaggeration.
[OPINION] Red dye 40: toxic or tame?
Every year, high schoolers face the dilemma of choosing a career path. Although social media has downplayed the importance of a college degree, it remains a necessity for climbing the social ladder.
[OPINION] Going to college is still worth it
Teachers unions help uplift students, with schools that have them scoring higher on standardized tests than schools without.
[OPINION] Don’t blame teachers unions for our failing education system
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Class of 2022 (Satire)
Class of 2022 (Satire)
Alpha Male Podcasts (Satire)
Alpha Male Podcasts (Satire)
What to Love About Senior Year (Satire)
What to Love About Senior Year (Satire)
Hallelujah for the Hall Pass (Satire)
Hallelujah for the Hall Pass (Satire)
[DEBATE] Should advanced classes be eliminated?
[DEBATE] Should advanced classes be eliminated?
[DEBATE] What’s better? Coed vs single-gender schools
[DEBATE] What’s better? Coed vs single-gender schools
[DEBATE] Should legacy admissions still exist?
[DEBATE] Should legacy admissions still exist?
[DEBATE] Should there be an age limit to run for office?
[DEBATE] Should there be an age limit to run for office?
Aseel Ibrahim
Hoyt at the Congressional Art Competition in DC.
Karin Hoyt’s artistic talent displayed in DC
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
Mystic Lake Casino, a popular reservation casino in Minnesota, is operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
Sports betting legalization: What does this mean for reservations?
Canas on stage at the Teen Poetry Slam Contest while his poem was read by Azure Merrill.
Q&A with poet Shaun Canas
Colosi (right) sailing with teammate Robbie Dresen (left) in Jensen Beach, Florida.
All a-boat sailor Jack Colosi
The Action Pack hypes up the crowd and gets photos with fans at the NBA game.
Timberwolves’ #1 cheerleader: Chad Schlosser
Junior Casey Poppler, who transferred to MV from TG and is ineligible to run varsity Cross Country as a result, wins his JV events by over 30 seconds.
Student athletes face transfer rule
The stadium is packed as the Professional Womens Hockey League plays against Ottawa at Xcel Energy Center, winning with a score of 2-1.
Professional women’s hockey league inspires young girls
Jerry Floeder hits a spare at Flahertys Arden Bowl.
Three sport state athlete: Jerry Floeder
Girls basketball falls to Forest Lake
Girls basketball falls to Forest Lake
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
Modernization gone wrong: Mean Girls
Modernization gone wrong: ‘Mean Girls’
London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’
London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’
via The Guthrie Theater
‘Dial M for Murder’ Revitalizes Hitchcock’s Classic at the Guthrie
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
Modernization gone wrong: Mean Girls
Modernization gone wrong: ‘Mean Girls’
via The Guthrie Theater
‘Dial M for Murder’ Revitalizes Hitchcock’s Classic at the Guthrie
The lahpet thoke, or a tea leaf salad, I ordered at Mandalay Kitchen.
Best Burmese food in St. Paul: Mandalay Kitchen
London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’
London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’
The Rolling Stones latest album, Hackney Diamonds, is their first album since A Bigger Bang, which was released in 2005. PHOTO VIA Universal Music Group 2023
A new era in the Rolling Stones: ‘Hackney Diamonds’
PHOTO VIA OVO Sound
“For All the Dogs:” more of the same
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis
Missed opportunities in Wonka’s chocolate tale
Missed opportunities in Wonka’s chocolate tale
POSTER | Universal Studios
Reviewing long-awaited FNAF movie
POSTER | Warner Bros. Pictures
Review of Tim Burton’s “The Corpse Bride”
POSTER | 20th Century Studios
“The Creator” review
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV
The lahpet thoke, or a tea leaf salad, I ordered at Mandalay Kitchen.
Best Burmese food in St. Paul: Mandalay Kitchen
Smash Parks brand-new location in Roseville, MN.
Roseville’s Smash Park smashes expectations
Makwa Coffee: where coffee and community meet
Makwa Coffee: where coffee and community meet
According to a study done by Rutgers University, gambling in young adults ages 18 to 24 has increased by 400% since 2017.
[COLLECTION] The rise of sports betting
The downfall of ELA education
The downfall of ELA education
The dark side of looksmaxxing
The dark side of looksmaxxing
A deep dive into the new generation of conspiracy theories
A deep dive into the new generation of conspiracy theories
The caffeine craze
The caffeine craze
[OPINION] The dark origins of TikToks looksmaxxing trend
[OPINION] The dark origins of TikTok’s looksmaxxing trend
Pro-life activists rally against Minnesota abortion legislation
Pro-life activists rally against Minnesota abortion legislation
Jan. 6, Shane Dawson and the new generation of conspiracies
Jan. 6, Shane Dawson and the new generation of conspiracies
Interview with Merrianne Do, viral Chargers fan and Twin Cities native who assures she’s a real fan
Interview with Merrianne Do, viral Chargers fan and Twin Cities native who assures she’s a real fan
New 2nd semester free hour policy
New 2nd semester free hour policy
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
Mounds View Theaters production of Shrek the Musical in 2022.
Mounds View Theater casting sparks controversy
The downfall of ELA education
The downfall of ELA education
Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation raises awareness for childhood cancers
Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation raises awareness for childhood cancers
via The Guthrie Theater
‘Dial M for Murder’ Revitalizes Hitchcock’s Classic at the Guthrie
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The phenomenon called “TikTok music” is a derogatory way of describing simple but over-dramatic piano or guitar ballads.

[OPINION] TikTok is killing music

The music that achieves popularity on TikTok has become over-reliant on gimmicks, incorporating online vernacular in some half-hearted attempt to connect with the masses.
William Overbo, Staff Reporter • January 21, 2024

Among a list of industries, the music industry is one of the most difficult to break into. Giant labels that span back nearly 50 years have a history of brokering deals that heavily favor management companies...

Band members: Lucas Shogren (left), Stephanie Shogren (middle) and Derek Powers (right)

Mounds View teacher’s band brings spunk to the classical music scene

Christina Lang-Deetz, Staff Reporter • December 20, 2023

Mounds View Teacher Lucas Shogren directs orchestra classes during the day, but at night, he plays the cello in his own band. Clocks and Clouds, his band, has played at venues from cafes to First Avenue....

Neve Wheelecor playing the ukulele

Students find passion in music

Tim Pease and Neve Wheelecor reflect on how instruments have shaped their lives.
Marley Jones and Emily Moses • May 16, 2016
Students are all shaped by music in different ways; for these students, their passion is found in mastery.
Annalee Blake

Songbirds of a different feather

Zosia Falkowska and Annalee Blake reflect on how singing has shaped their lives.
Kallie Slotvig and Katrina Renacia • May 14, 2016
Students are all shaped my music in different ways: for these girls, their passion is found in singing.
Remembering Prince [Press Release]

Remembering Prince [Press Release]

Matthew Cooper, Reviews Editor • April 22, 2016
On Thursday, April 21, music legend Prince Rogers Nelson was found dead in his Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, MN.
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