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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

William Overbo

William Overbo, Staff Reporter

Will is a senior staff reporter, and this year is his first year on The Viewer.

Awards:

Best of SNO – The downfall of ELA education

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Bridging the past and present: Civil War

Due to unclear messages and a short run time, Civil War leaves viewers with many questions.
William Overbo, Staff Reporter
June 8, 2024
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

Thousands of Minneapolis ride are drivers are put out of work with updated regulations.
William Overbo, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2024
The downfall of ELA education

The downfall of ELA education

In this spread, we explore the reasons for declining reading and writing — whether that be a distaste towards reading or a clash between teachers and school board members — as well as what disparities and solutions exist. 
‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis

‘Dune: Part Two’ — Continuing the journey across Arrakis

“Dune: Part Two” is another unconventional blockbuster that ultimately succeeds on a technical level, but its slow-paced storytelling will be divisive for many.
William Overbo, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2024
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
A deep dive into the new generation of conspiracy theories

A deep dive into the new generation of conspiracy theories

From Jan. 6 and QAnon to Shane Dawson and Chucky Cheese, conspiracy theories are infiltrating the news, politics and classrooms.
Justin Shao, Suha Sharif, and William Overbo
December 21, 2023
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Trump to stay on Minnesota ballots

On Nov. 8, the Minnesota Supreme Court struck down the notion that Trump violated the 14th amendment, keeping him on ballots.
William Overbo, Staff Reporter
November 10, 2023
POSTER | 20th Century Studios

“The Creator” review

William Overbo, Staff Reporter
November 4, 2023
Creed III Review

Creed III Review

William Overbo, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2023
Knock at the Cabin Review

Knock at the Cabin Review

William Overbo, Staff Reporter
February 27, 2023
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