Soundless storytelling: ASLHS to interpret spring musical
Mara Peacock, Features Editor and Puzzles Editor
• April 22, 2024
Karin Hoyt’s artistic talent displayed in DC
Hoyt's piece, “Flyaways,” which she said took her around 25 hours to complete, now hangs in the Cannon Tunnel in Washington, D.C.
Lillian Landberg, Features Editor and Illustrator
• April 9, 2024
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
On Feb. 16, many Mounds View students began reposting Instagram posts about a GoFundMe fundraiser for senior Evan Kirkland, who, on Jan. 30, suffered a tonic-clonic seizure, also known as a grand mal seizure.
Lale Akkin, Spread Editor
• April 8, 2024
Sports betting legalization: What does this mean for reservations?
Minnesota is expected to legalize sports betting, which begs the question: what consequences will this have on reservations, who often heavily depend on casino revenue?
Sinim Dhuguma, Online Editor-in-Chief
• April 3, 2024
Q&A with poet Shaun Canas
Senior Shaun Canas is a nonverbal autistic poet. He recently entered the Teen Poetry Slam Contest and won second place. Azure Merrill recorded the poem and played it while Canas was on stage.
Graham Hanson, Staff Reporter
• April 1, 2024
All a-boat sailor Jack Colosi
Mounds View student Jack Colosi competes in sailing competitions across the U.S.
Isabel Li, Print Editor-in-Chief
• March 26, 2024
Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation raises awareness for childhood cancers
The Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation was created in 2020 in order to help fund medical research into the causes and cures of DIPG. The foundation’s goal last year was to raise $22,000 for Marit’s 22nd birthday. They reached and surpassed that goal by raising about $50,000.
Via Yang, Sports Editor and Illustrator
• February 26, 2024
Meet Mitch Kalka, owner of Mitch’s Vintage in Shoreview
“I'm a Scorpio, I like throwing darts, going to the mall and eating sandwiches […] I believe in aliens, I just do. And I love having a store because my customers are all so great,” he said.
Justin Shao, Staff Reporter
• February 25, 2024
From Mounds View to the MN Supreme Court: Chief Justice Hudson’s distinguished career
Appointed by Governor Tim Walz last October, Hudson is the third woman and first Black person sworn in as chief justice in the court’s history. Additionally, she is a Mounds View High School alumna — class of 1975.
Tyler Quattrin, Print Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor
• February 18, 2024
Mounds View’s own NASA ambassador: Science Teacher Jacob Hairrell
Mounds View Teacher Jacob Hairrell one of 18 U.S. teachers selected for prestigious NASA Astronomy Activation Ambassadors program.
Sidharth Sharma, Debates Editor
• January 23, 2024
Prince of Peace Church combats homelessness with tiny home settlement
Churches across Minnesota have begun offering low-cost housing to chronically homeless individuals, supported by new state legislation.
Maya Gjelhaug, Sinim Dhuguma, and Vincent Meyer
• January 18, 2024
Mounds View startup tackles mental health crisis with award-winning app Gratzi
High school students Sreya Subramanian and Zoke Sackih win second place in Junior Achievement Pitchfest for their app, Gratzi, designed to promote gratitude as a potential solution to rising mental health issues.
Lale Akkin, Spread Editor
• January 16, 2024
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