Why Klobuchar Should Be the Democratic Frontrunner for the 2020 Election

Alissa Zhao, Staff Writer

February 27, 2019

On a cold February day in Boom Island Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar announced that she would be joining the field of Democratic presidential candidates running in 2020. A candidate that many people can stand behind, Klobuchar sets realistic goals that can actually be accomplished du...

The net needs neutrality

Liam Curry, Staff Writer

January 22, 2018

With the internet being a necessity at school, home and work, it is a vital part of everyone’s lives. Over the last few years, net neutrality regulations have “ushered in an unprecedented era of innovation, creativity & civic engagement,” according to Netflix. Without net neutrality and its...

Net Neutrality: Was the removal of the Obama era regulation the right move?

January 22, 2018

Protestors protect Standing Rock Reservation

December 22, 2016

On January 25th, 2016, plans to build the Dakota Access Pipeline were announced, but it wasn’t until late July that conflict between the Standing Rock Tribe and the Energy Transfer Crude Oil Company (ETCO), the corporation building the pipeline, began. Since then, thousands of protesters at Standing Rock and millions more around the world have come together to rally against an unjust construction plan.

America’s opioid problem

Ben Davis and Jake Rosenow

May 13, 2016

Although unconfirmed, rumors of Prince’s death by drug overdose have added fire to the current conversation surrounding the abuse and overprescription of opioids.

Reflecting on the ReFLECT hour

Ben Davis and Jake Rosenow

April 30, 2016

Though an hour may not seem like much, the ReFLECT period’s positive impact has already been felt throughout the school.

Positive representation of women on the rise

Guest Writer

April 12, 2016

Over the last year or so, there has been a surge of empowered female characters in mainstream cinema that is impossible to ignore. Here are four characters who represent women in a way that both the industry and audiences need to take note of and celebrate.

Clinton isn’t the answer

Kevin Sabeti-Oseid and Furqan Syed

February 27, 2016

With the Democratic race gaining steam, media outlets have portrayed Hillary Clinton as the inevitable winner of the nomination. While Clinton is lauded as a progressive, we must look at the ways she’s sold out to banks, oppressed people of color, and easily changed her stances to follow the popular...

The golden age of entrepreneurship

Furqan Syed and Jeman Park

February 22, 2016

Currently, there is a large misconception that age is a prerequisite for pursuing entrepreneurship. In reality, entrepreneurship is fostered by creativity, a trait that teenagers already have.

Trump must be stopped

Jake Rosenow, staff reporter

February 20, 2016

Donald Trump: the currently leading Republican candidate and an outspoken bully.

Free speech should Trump censorship

Kevin Sabeti-Oseid, Editorials Editor

February 8, 2016

Censorship doesn’t educate the ignorant, and it doesn’t eradicate the tensions that arise from groups of people who agree with the hateful speech.

Art students need college counseling too

Kaylyn Fors and Furqan Syed

January 31, 2016

Many aspiring MV musicians, dancers, and actors seek admission to performing arts schools. These students must struggle through complex applications with little-to-no support from Mounds View; they should not have to fend for themselves.