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DEI in schools and beyond

Sean Oh, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2025

The topic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a divisive issue, with much pushback at what is perceived as unfair discrimination on the basis of gender, race and sexuality. To address this,...

ICE arrests on the rise

The number of arrests have jumped 100% under Trump

Suha Sharif, Staff Reporter • May 22, 2025

Under the new administration, the topic of immigration has become a heated debate. Trump has issued multiple executive orders which aim to reduce immigration and deport those who are here illegally. On...

MV makes changes in the cafeteria

This has included new food options and alterations to the lines

Vincent Meyer, Spread Editor and Online Managing Editor • April 5, 2025

At the beginning of each school year, Mounds View undergoes a variety of changes. For many students, a prominent feature that grasps their attention is lunch. This year, the cafeteria has made several...

A.I. chatbots on the rise

Mara Peacock, Features Editor and Puzzles Editor • April 5, 2025

Recently, the Chinese company DeepSeek introduced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, DeepSeek R1. This chatbot has created competition with OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, as well as various...

Trump’s first month in office

Gabi Skiba, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

On Jan. 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time. As promised, he took action from the very beginning by signing 26 executive orders on Inauguration Day alone, more than any U.S. president...

Fleming to leave Mounds View after forty years

Plans to continue coaching for both of the boys' running teams

Suha Sharif, Staff Reporter • March 10, 2025

Ross Fleming, one of Mounds View’s longest-serving teachers, has decided to retire at the end of this year. As Health and Phy. Ed. teacher, he hopes to leave his students and the community at MVHS with...

Twin Cities organization pushes for legislation requiring climate justice education

Mara Peacock, Features Editor and Puzzles Editor • February 12, 2025

In the Twin Cities, an organization known as Youth Environmental Activists (YEA!) meets every Wednesday to discuss the effects of climate change on Minnesota’s youth. YEA! is a sub branch of Climate...

MN rings in the year with new laws

Michael Quiggle and Gabby Markegard • February 5, 2025

Model UN comes to Mounds View

Mounds View unveils their first chapter

Mara Peacock, Features Editor and Puzzles Editor • February 5, 2025

On Jan. 16, Mounds View High School kicked off its first meeting for Model United Nations (MUN). Though some students have participated in MUN in the past, Mounds View has never had an official chapter....

What could happen with the DOE?

Aydin Kendic, Staff Reporter • January 6, 2025

In the past few months, President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled his plans for America’s public education system during his second term. Trump has promised to dismantle the Department Of Education,...

MV starts Sources of Strength chapter

Grayson Then, Staff Reporter • January 3, 2025

The Mounds View chapter of Sources of Strength met for the first time earlier this month on Dec. 4. Sources of Strength is a school-based program that focuses on preventing suicide among middle and high...

Election results: Trump & Harris

The recent presidential election has sparked debate within the student body, and polarized many students across political lines.

Joey McVean and Jadyn Heath-Hlavacek • December 9, 2024

For many Americans, this year’s presidential election was considered pivotal in regards to the state of democracy. With pressing issues such as the immigration crisis, abortion rights and the economy,...