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Mounds View High School's student news site.

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Mounds View High School's student news site.

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Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

On social media, users are bombarded with productivity tips and hacks, all aimed encouraging others to continuously work without developing a healthy balance.

[OPINION] Our toxic relationship with productivity

Rather than aimlessly accomplishing tasks for instant gratification, the goal should be to partake in an opportunity that deepens your understanding and appreciation of said experience.
Lale Baylar, Opinions Editor February 20, 2024

Productivity means staying on top of your responsibilities and finishing necessary tasks in a timely manner. But with more students racing for better grades and aiming for rigorous classes, there is a...

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...

PC Principal introduces himself to South Park Elementary.

[OPINION] Check your privilege, bro!

The “check your privilege” saying has been part of mainstream discourse since at least 2013, but more than a decade later, the issues surrounding the discussion remain unresolved.
Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief January 19, 2024

In 2015, South Park introduced their infamous PC Principal, recognizable for his catchphrase, "Check your privilege, bro!" Portrayed as an overzealous, white, Oakley-rocking frat bro, PC Principal aggressively...

[OPINION] The disappearance of architectural beauty

[OPINION] The disappearance of architectural beauty

Modernization is stripping away the unique identities of communities.
Lale Akkin, Print Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2023

After World War II, the influx of returning veterans and the initiation of veteran-support programs, such as the GI Bill, led to an exponential increase in the demand for housing. In an attempt to increase...

Dennis Prager, conservative talk show host and founder of PragerU

[OPINION] PragerU does not belong in schools

Florida's recent approval of PragerU educational materials for schools sets a dangerous precedent of misinformation in schools
Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2023

Contrary to what the name suggests, PragerU is not a university, but rather a right-wing, borderline conspiratorial media outlet. Founded by conservative talk show host and writer Dennis Prager, PragerU...

[OPINION] Universal school vouchers don’t give universal opportunity

[OPINION] Universal school vouchers don’t give universal opportunity

Private school vouchers aim to aid all students, but in reality, they help only some.
Vincent Meyer, Spread Editor and Online Managing Editor November 13, 2023

In recent years, universal private school vouchers have become increasingly popular in the United States. Vouchers work by providing students who choose to attend a private school with state money to help...

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[OPINION] Why Amber Alerts are ineffective

Lale Baylar, Opinions Editor November 4, 2023

We receive a variety of alerts through our devices, one being the “America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response” Alert, commonly known as the Amber Alert. It is a notification system warning us...

[OPINION] The case against self-diagnosis

[OPINION] The case against self-diagnosis

Cases of self-diagnosis are increasing in the U.S., which may have disastrous consequences
Elijah Easton, Opinions Editor November 2, 2023

When experiencing symptoms, people often search for the causes of these symptoms online. However, the internet is rarely an accurate source of medical advice.  In 2015, a study by the National...

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