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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

Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

From Mounds View to the MN Supreme Court: Chief Justice Hudson's distinguished career

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

Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson achieved a historic milestone last fall when she became the third woman and first Black person to lead the state judiciary. Her journey from Mounds View High School,...

Jacob Hairrell poses with one of his telescopes.

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

NASA's Astronomy Activation Ambassadors program, a distinguished initiative for STEM teachers, recently selected Mounds View Teacher Jacob Hairrell, along with 18 other ambassadors, from thousands...

Prince of Peace Church combats homelessness with tiny home settlement

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

Subramanian and Sackih showcase their app Junior Achievement Pitchfest.

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

Mental health issues have risen in recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts are rapidly searching for new medications and therapies to treat the surging mental health crisis, but recent...

Band members: Lucas Shogren (left), Stephanie Shogren (middle) and Derek Powers (right)

Mounds View teacher’s band brings spunk to the classical music scene

Christina Lang-Deetz, Staff Reporter December 20, 2023

Mounds View Teacher Lucas Shogren directs orchestra classes during the day, but at night, he plays the cello in his own band. Clocks and Clouds, his band, has played at venues from cafes to First Avenue....

Lee at the 2022 US Women’s Chess Championship.

Alice Lee, local chess prodigy

At just 14 years old, Alice Lee from the Mounds View area has become the world’s third youngest female International Master (IM) in chess.
Mara Peacock, Features Editor and Puzzles Editor December 19, 2023

At just 14 years old, Alice Lee has been smashing through chess records, becoming the world’s third youngest female international master (IM) — the second-best ranking in the chess world, only behind...

Manrodt as Fairy May in Curious Savage (Fall 2023)

Mounds View star Eva Manrodt

Eva Manrodt strives to make it big in the acting community, evident by her extensive resume.
Lillian Landberg, Features Editor and Illustrator December 15, 2023

Senior Eva Manrodt is a prominent cast member in Mounds View Theater and one of the many rising stars in the acting community. She has played Dragon in “Shrek,” Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors”...

PHOTO VIA Mounds View High School H2O for Life Facebook page

H2O for Life: bringing knowledge and water to communities in need

Lillian Landberg, Features Editor and Illustrator December 6, 2023

The Mounds View branch of H2O for Life began ramping up during their bi-weekly meetings on Friday morning.  The H2O for Life organization resides not only in Mounds View but all over Minnesota...

All photos via of Subabe Aden

[SATIRE] Subabe Aden — Mounds View’s next top star

The renowned artist released his newest album, catapulting his fame to new heights.
Justin Shao, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

Grimm holds Parker, her service dog, as he goes for the disc.

Payton Grimm and her su-paw-stars

Mounds View senior discusses her dog show competition success and training her three dogs.
Elijah Easton, Opinions Editor November 28, 2023

Whether you have seen them at the park, on social media or in the halls of Mounds View, senior Payton Grimm and her three remarkable companions are hard to miss. Grimm’s trio of young dogs includes...

Giles poses in front of her squad car.

New SRO gets into the groove

Andrea Giles replaces Abi Sachdev as Mounds View's School Resource Officer.
Graham Hanson, Staff Reporter November 19, 2023

There’s a new face at the end of the lunch line here at Mounds View. At the end of October, a new school resource officer (SRO) joined Mounds View, replacing former SRO Abi Sachdev. This SRO, Andrea...

Paul Cicmil directs traffic near the entrance to the north parking lot, chatting with students as they cross the nearby crosswalk.

Who is ‘Paul the Hall Monitor?”

Mara Peacock, Features Editor and Puzzles Editor November 16, 2023

Many students know “Paul the hall monitor,” whether they talk with him every day or overhear other students mention him. While many know him from supervising the hallways or delivering passes to classrooms,...

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