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Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

One big move: Kyiv to Minneapolis

One big move: Kyiv to Minneapolis

Kieran Lindahl, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024

On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia sprung its first attack on Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv. In the first two years of the Russia-Ukraine war, nearly 3.7 million people were displaced within Ukraine, and 6.3 million...

An active take on the classic classroom experience

An active take on the classic classroom experience

Zariyah Howell, Online Editor December 5, 2024

From playing extras in an advertisement to having a DJ party in the cafeteria, Interactive Media is a class like no other, where students do everything from filming and editing videos to playing music...

Mounds View's EMTeacher

Mounds View’s EMTeacher

Grayson Then, Staff Reporter November 8, 2024

Every day in Room 225 at Mounds View High School, students pass by and see science teacher Mark Johnson teaching biology. For the past 27 years, Johnson has educated students while encouraging them to...

Men of Character: local blockbuster

Men of Character: local blockbuster

Julia Gronert, Staff Reporter November 6, 2024

From a story of winning True Team State to facing traumatic injuries, senior Isaac Tsai’s documentary Men of Character details the inspiring journey of Mounds View High School’s boys track team in...

40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Tournament official poster.

Mounds View to host national tournament

Mounds View is hosting the 40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Tournament this weekend Nov 2 and 3.
Zariyah Howell, Online Editor October 31, 2024

On Nov. 2 and 3, Mounds View High School will host the 40th annual Courage Kenny Classic Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, organized and sponsored by Allina Health. This tournament features teams from...

Weiskopf-Larson biking in the second portion of the Ironwoman.

Sue Weiskopf-Larson: the Ironwoman

Via Yang, Sports Editor and Illustrator October 14, 2024

The summer of 1982 might not have been a significant year for everyone, but it was for Sue Weiskopf-Larson, a Mounds View alum who graduated in 1983. That summer, she decided that if she were able to run...

Students gathered over the summer to paint mural.

Artistic talent on display in new mural

Over the summer, a group of Mounds View students helped paint a mural which is now displayed outside of the library.
Matthew Betti, Good Questions Editor October 10, 2024

In the bustling corridor outside the LMC, students pass by a vibrant addition: a splash of swirling color and striking visuals. Their eyes focus on the new mural finished over the summer, created by a...

Thao, Goldenstein and Fallgatter stand by their creation.

Ramp it up!

Students in How to Make Almost Anything (HtMAA) class create a disability ramp for the school.
Isabella Kunc and Isabel Li June 7, 2024

In a warm room with sawdust in the air and wood shavings on every surface, the Intro to Engineering class meets during third period every day. With rows of desktop computers and machines worth tens of...

PHOTO VIA Sam Hagen

Picture perfect photographer: Sam Hagen

MV senior and self-made photographer, Sam Hagen, builds freelance photography business.
Lale Akkin, Spread Editor June 6, 2024

Senior Sam Hagen has always liked to capture the moment. Throughout his childhood, taking pictures with old Polaroids, digital cameras and first-generation iPhones embellished his experience with photography....

Maryam Shahkhan at the ICDC in Anaheim in April.

New Minnesota DECA president

Mounds View sophomore, Maryam Shahkhan, elected as new State President of DECA MN State leadership team.
Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief June 5, 2024

Minnesota Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) new State President, Maryam Shahkhan, was recently selected to lead the historic all-female DECA MN State leadership team. Despite most officers...

IMAGE VIA Megan Ruan

MV alum makes Forbes 30 under 30

Venture capitalist Megan Ruan makes Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Justin Shao, Staff Reporter June 1, 2024

Former Mounds View student Megan Ruan was just like any other student at Mounds View, a part of activities such as theater and speech and debate. Yet, her drive to succeed allowed Ruan to accomplish many...

Mustangs take to the skies in pursuit of aviation

Gloria Liu, Managing Design Editor and Spread Editor May 9, 2024

Reagan Ashbach The first time senior Reagan Ashbach flew a plane, she was only eight years old. While she was nervous at first, she was soon enthralled by the experience and developed her love for flying....

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