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Cup of POP Culture fro-yo.
POP Culture closed after 10 years
Associate principal Ben Chiri quietly observes Mr. Rivers' class and notes down his observations.
Learning walks and Deans on Duty
Effervescent NHS President, senior Jonin Morgan, serves in blood drop costume. Show up to Friday's blood drive to find out who was inside the costume visiting classrooms last week...
Red Cross club blood drive coming up on October 25th
Photo via Staci Souhan
New Associate Principal: Dr. Staci Souhan
Students place phones in the class caddy at the beginning of every 55-minute period.
Mounds View updates cell phone management plan
[OPINION] The double standards of liberalism
[OPINION] Don’t forget the other things on the ballot
Illustration by Lillian Landberg
The vote split: People vs. process
Illustration by Via Yang
[OPINION] The False Promise of Hustle Culture
Screenshot of Apple screen time.
[OPINION] Dopamine fasting isn’t a cure, but it’s a start
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)
Illustration by Lillian Landberg
The vote split: People vs. process
Aubrey Drake Graham
“Don’t wake the demon up”
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
“It’s just Big Me”
[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
Aseel Ibrahim
Mounds View's EMTeacher
Mounds View’s EMTeacher
Men of Character: local blockbuster
Men of Character: local blockbuster
40th Annual Courage Kenny Classic Tournament official poster.
Mounds View to host national tournament
Weiskopf-Larson biking in the second portion of the Ironwoman.
Sue Weiskopf-Larson: the Ironwoman
Students gathered over the summer to paint mural.
Artistic talent on display in new mural
PHOTO VIA Rachel Ostrom
Early swims and late wins
PHOTO VIA Ellie Bina
Athlete of the issue: Ellie Bina
Senior Stable at a home football game this year.
Senior Stable’s kickin’ back
PHOTO VIA Kyle Dolbow
An ultimate summer
Mounds View senior athletes attend signing day in May in front of a crowded commons.
Mustangs go D1
PHOTO VIA Warnerbros
Spooky time off to a good start: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
PHOTO VIA Atlantic Records
Brat summer becomes brat autumn
"Coraline" 15th Anniversary Review
“Coraline” 15th Anniversary Review
iPho by Saigon
Local pho-nomenal eats
Beyoncé releases Act II of her trilogy: "Cowboy Carter"
Beyoncé releases Act II of her trilogy: “Cowboy Carter”
PHOTO VIA Warnerbros
Spooky time off to a good start: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’
PHOTO VIA Atlantic Records
Brat summer becomes brat autumn
"Coraline" 15th Anniversary Review
“Coraline” 15th Anniversary Review
iPho by Saigon
Local pho-nomenal eats
Beyoncé releases Act II of her trilogy: "Cowboy Carter"
Beyoncé releases Act II of her trilogy: “Cowboy Carter”
“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 Park's 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
Illustration by Via Yang
2024 Presidential Election
Mounds View in 1956
Mounds View celebrates 70 years
The rising trend of overconsumption
The rising trend of overconsumption
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
[OPINION] The dark origins of TikTok's 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
Students gathered over the summer to paint mural.
Artistic talent on display in new mural
Linnea Ousdigian pushes ahead in her race at Nationals.
Freshman Linnea Ousdigian: National Nordic champion
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
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
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
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[OPINION] The dark origins of TikTok’s looksmaxxing trend

From phrenology to incels, the origins of "looksmaxxing" are darker than they may appear.
Maya Gjelhaug and Isabel Li • February 5, 2024

In the 1800s, phrenology, or the practice of using the construction of the skull to determine aspects of a person's character and personality, enjoyed great popularity in the world of psychology. Phrenologists...

Pro-life activists rally against Minnesota abortion legislation

The Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life hosts their annual March for Life at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Tyler Quattrin and Maya Gjelhaug • January 23, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 22, which marks 51 years since the now-overturned Roe v. Wade ruling legalized abortion, thousands gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the annual March for Life.  At noon, buses...

Jan. 6, Shane Dawson and the new generation of conspiracies

From Jan. 6 and QAnon to Shane Dawson and children's TV shows, conspiracy theories are infiltrating a new demographic: teenagers. In this video, we interview students and teachers about their thoughts and feelings surrounding the new generation of conspiracy theories.
Isabel Li, Maya Gjelhaug, and Tyler Quattrin • January 2, 2024

(SOUNDBITE OF CAPITOL RIOT) TYLER QUATTRIN, NARATOR: Jan. 6, 2024, will mark the third anniversary of the deadly Capitol riot that disrupted the certification of the 2020 election results. (SOUNDBITE...

Interview with Merrianne Do, viral Chargers fan and Twin Cities native who assures she’s a real fan

Tyler Quattrin, Print Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor • October 29, 2023

Merrianne Do, a stay-at-home mom of four in Southern California and a Twin Cities native, never intended on going viral, despite what some social media users think.  On Monday, Oct. 16, during the...

New 2nd semester free hour policy

Tyler Quattrin, Print Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor • January 29, 2023

Mounds View Opinions on Standardized Testing

Nikhil Kulangaroth, Gloria Liu, and Owen Schwalm • November 28, 2022

Mounds View’s Opinion on The Legal Voting Age

Isabel Li and Isabella Kunc • October 20, 2022

Gun violence walkout

Tyler Quattrin, Print Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor • June 3, 2022

December Broadcast

January 12, 2021

Ranking Holiday Cookies

January 11, 2021

Easy Turkey Leg Treats

Maya Betti, Print Editor-In-Chief • November 29, 2020

How Will Black Friday 2020 Look?

Oliver Smith, Staff Reporter • November 29, 2020

According to History.com, the term “Black Friday” was first used in 1869 when two people hoarded gold, causing a stock market crash that bankrupted many. Today, however, the term means something much...

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