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Inconvenience. One the minimum wage goes into effect, riders will be unable to start or end a ride in Minneapolis.
Uber and Lyft to end operations in Minneapolis due to new laws
Stillwater was one of the 22 water sources flagged by the EPA for dangerous levels of PFAS in the city’s drinking water. Other contaminated sources include South St. Paul, Brooklyn Park and Woodbury.
EPA enacts new limits on PFAS in drinking water
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”
Tradwife trends exclude women of color
Tradwife trends exclude women of color
If you want him to, just ask
If you want him to, just ask
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?
Filmbros
Filmbros
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
INTERPRETING. Senior Haley Schwendemann, junior Whitney O’Connell, senior Brooklyn Both and senior Alice Jerome at theater rehearsal practicing for the ASL interpretation of Cinderella.
Soundless storytelling: ASLHS to interpret spring musical
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
Linnea Ousdigian pushes ahead in her race at Nationals.
Freshman Linnea Ousdigian: National Nordic champion
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
“We Don’t Trust You” album cover.
Metro and Future ‘don’t trust you’
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’
“We Don’t Trust You” album cover.
Metro and Future ‘don’t trust you’
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
“We Don’t Trust You” album cover.
Metro and Future ‘don’t trust you’
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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Lale Baylar

Lale Baylar, Opinions Editor

Hi! My name is Lale, and I'm the Opinions editor and illustrator for the The Viewer 2023-24. I like to draw & paint as well as watch thrillers in my free time. I also enjoy trying new restaurants or baking new recipes at home. I'm in MV's Orchestra, Mustang Mentors and love volunteering at Kinderberry Hills and the Bell Museum. You can reach me by email: [email protected] :)

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[Photo] Tradwife trends exclude women of color

Sinim Dhuguma, Staff Reporter
April 24, 2024
Many consumers, especially parents, have begun to avoid products with red dye 40 because of media exaggeration.

[OPINION] Red dye 40: toxic or tame?

Lale Baylar, Opinions Editor
March 16, 2024
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[Photo] Public speaking should be mandatory

Isabella Kunc, Features & Spread Editor
April 4, 2024
This picture was artificial intelligence generated through StarryAI given the prompt, girl painting a picture.

Is AI killing art?

Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have led to a surge of AI-generated art. But as more people start to use these services, what happens to artists?
Lale Baylar, Opinions Editor
March 18, 2024
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.

[Photo] [OPINION] Going to college is still worth it

Gloria Liu, Debates and Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
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, Opinion Editor & Illustrator
February 20, 2024
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[Photo] [DEBATE] Should advanced classes be eliminated?

Maya Gjelhaug and Justin Shao
January 24, 2024
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[Photo] [DEBATE] What’s better? Coed vs single-gender schools

Anna Honebrink and Via Yang
December 24, 2023
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[Photo] [OPINION] The disappearance of architectural beauty

Lale Akkin, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2023
Girls basketball dominates Patrick Henry HS, wins 79-28

Girls basketball dominates Patrick Henry HS, wins 79-28

Lale Baylar, Opinion Editor & Illustrator
December 16, 2023
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[Photo] [OPINION] The case against self-diagnosis

Elijah Easton, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2023
Photo via Wikimedia Commons

[OPINION] Why Amber Alerts are ineffective

Lale Baylar, Opinions Editor
November 4, 2023
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