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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

Why are financial literacy courses important?

Sean Oh, Staff Reporter April 4, 2025

According to a study performed by the National Endowment for Financial Education, only 24% of respondents showed basic financial literacy in the study, with just 8% showing a high level of knowledge. Yet,...

Illustration via Lillian Landberg

Why are national tests going digital?

Lale Akkin, Spread Editor April 1, 2025

Starting this May, students will take most Advanced Placement (AP) exams through Bluebook — a digital testing application — and leave behind paper booklets. Most of the exams are experiencing full...

Why Did Grades Change?

Grayson Then, Staff Reporter March 11, 2025

At the start of the school year, Mounds View implemented an adjusted grading system compared to previous years. The change shifted the parameters of the grading scale, including increasing the minimum...

How does Mounds View prepare you for adulthood?

Matthew Betti and Carter Ballman March 11, 2025

Mounds View offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, many of which aim to prepare students for life after high school, whether they plan on going to college or takinge a different...

Illustration by Lillian Landberg

What is a Winter Arc?

Sean Oh, Staff Reporter January 31, 2025

The winter arc trend has recently gained massive traction on social media. Although the trend is a recent phenomenon, the concept has been around for a long time. Similar to new year's resolutions, the...

Illustration by Via Yang

How are snow days decided?

Julia Gronert, Staff Reporter January 31, 2025

Each stormy, rainy or icy winter day, students begin to perform amateur meteorology in order to predict a snow day. Looking at forecasts, Snow Day Calculators and the weather outside, the task of accurately...

Illustration by Lillian Landberg

How are student schedules created?

Isabel Li, Print Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2025

Students always highly anticipate the day their schedules are released, allowing them to compare class periods, teachers and lunches with their friends. However, most students do not know what goes on...

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What are the most effective study methods?

Gabi Skiba, Staff Reporter January 10, 2025

Many students think that cramming on energy-drink-fueled Sunday nights and endlessly rereading their notes is the best way to study. However, a basic understanding of psychology reveals more effective...

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How are school activities funded?

Ryan Wirrer, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

In schools across the country, funding for extracurricular activities is divided among various sports teams, arts programs and student clubs, with high-profile programs like football often receiving a...

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How Do American Schools Compare to European?

Carter Ballman and Isabella Kunc December 11, 2024

Many American children grew up watching Harry Potter and noticing the differences between Hogwarts and their own schools. Beyond the obviously magical elements, Hogwarts had OWL exams, a lack of extracurriculars...

Illustration by Lillian Landberg

Why should you learn a second language?

Gabby Markegard, Staff Reporter November 11, 2024

 In today’s world, learning a second language offers numerous opportunities, providing benefits like experiencing different cultures and increasing academic and career prospects. It can also create...

Illustration by Via Yang

How and why should you vote?

Michael Quiggle, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

The 2024 presidential election is just around the corner, and eligible high school students have an exciting opportunity to participate in one of the most important parts of our democracy. As first-time...

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