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Mounds View High School's student news site.

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Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

Mounds View High School's student news site.

The Viewer

Photo taken during winter 2024 shows lack of snow and ice outside in Minnesota.

What to expect after the El Niño winter

Justin Shao, Staff Reporter April 5, 2024

Last Christmas, many expected a traditional cold and snowy winter, but instead they were met with temperatures exceeding 50 degrees. This unusual weather wasn’t just due to global warming, but also El...

The Action Pack hypes up the crowd and gets photos with fans at the NBA game.

Timberwolves’ #1 cheerleader: Chad Schlosser

One member of the Action Pack, the Timberwolves hype squad, is none other than Mounds View Math Teacher Chad Schlosser.
Sidharth Sharma, Debates Editor April 3, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been playing the best in franchise history this season, having the best defensive rating in the NBA led by Defensive Player of the Year candidate Rudy Gobert. As of this...

Canas on stage at the Teen Poetry Slam Contest while his poem was read by Azure Merrill.

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

Q: What inspired you to start writing poems? A: When I first learned to type at age 12, my writing had a poetic quality to it. My older sisters called it fake deep, but honestly, that's really the way...

Mounds View Theater's production of Shrek the Musical in 2022.

Mounds View Theater casting sparks controversy

The recent casting for the Cinderella musical has sparked conflict within the department and scrutiny towards the director of the program, raising questions about the ethicality of casting white actors in traditionally non-white roles.
Maya Gjelhaug and Tyler Quattrin March 28, 2024

By request, some student sources are kept anonymous to protect their position in the theater program or to prevent scrutiny. Anonymous sources are each provided with a different number for differentiation. Soon...

Replica of Thoreau’s cabin at Walden Pond.

[OPINION] Happiness is not a cabin in the woods

As Christopher McCandless puts it, "Happiness only real when shared."
Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2024

Before I moved to Shoreview, I lived in Roseville near a secluded Protestant church surrounded by a wooded enclave. It was probably only a few acres of trees, but the densely packed conifers sheltered...

Unlike the Republican Bill, the DFL proposal gives 11 Minnesota Native American tribes, many of which already operate casinos, exclusive rights to provide sports betting.

Minnesota to legalize sports betting

Looking to follow other states, MN legislators propose two bills aimed at legalizing sports betting.
Lillian Landberg, Features Editor and Illustrator March 26, 2024

In August 2022, Minnesota passed legislation to begin the process of legalizing sports betting. Since then, two bills have come to the forefront: HF2000, proposed by Democrats, and SF 3803 (Minnesota Sports...

Junior Casey Poppler, who transferred to MV from TG and is ineligible to run varsity Cross Country as a result, wins his JV events by over 30 seconds.

Student athletes face transfer rule

A transfer means not only adjusting to new teams and coaches but also unexpected barriers regarding varsity eligibility.
Vincent Meyer, Spread Editor and Online Managing Editor March 26, 2024

For students transferring to Mounds View High School, navigating through new classes, teachers and peers can be an overwhelming task. However, for student-athletes, in addition to becoming adapted to the...

Colosi (right) sailing with teammate Robbie Dresen (left) in Jensen Beach, Florida.

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

When it comes to sailing, many people picture a big sailboat with rich old men cruising leisurely along the ocean. The competitive side of sailing, however, is often overlooked. Junior Jack Colosi comes...

Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV

Sea of choices: Mediterranean food near MV

Mediterranean cuisine has long been known for its delicious, healthy, diverse and plentiful food. I decided to see if these restaurants in the greater Twin Cities live up to this reputation.
Suha Sharif, Staff Reporter March 25, 2024

Mediterranean cuisine has long been known for its delicious, healthy, diverse and plentiful food. I decided to see if these restaurants in the greater Twin Cities live up to this reputation. Overall,...

‘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

“Dune: Part Two” is an American science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve. It is an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel “Dune,” and serves as the sequel to Villeneuve’s 2021 movie...

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. 

London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’

London to Atlanta: 21’s ‘American Dream’

Released on Jan. 12, 21 Savage's new album “American Dream,” his first in five years, narrates 21’s tragic early life.
Matthew Betti, Good Questions Editor February 28, 2024

Released on Jan. 12, 21 Savage's new album “American Dream,” his first in five years, narrates 21’s tragic early life. 21 was born in London and raised in Atlanta, where he experienced a childhood...

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