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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

Marit Swenson Shining Light Foundation raises awareness for childhood cancers

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

Marit Swenson was a freshman at Mounds View High School in 2017. She was a kid who found it easy to make friends with those around her. “She’s just like, really a sweet, sweet girl who was one of those...

Meet Mitch Kalka, owner of Mitch's Vintage in Shoreview

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

Many who shop at Mitch’s Vintage on 3999 Rice St. are likely to be greeted by owner Mitch Kalka upon arrival, but few really know who he is and his story. “I'm a Scorpio, I like throwing darts,...

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,...

The dark side of looksmaxxing

The dark side of looksmaxxing

The looksmaxxing trend on TikTok is essentially a reiteration of former glow-up trends. The only difference is that looksmaxxing caters to a predominantly male audience and has some not-so-subtle incel undertones.

What is Mounds View doing to recruit more teachers of color?

What is Mounds View doing to recruit more teachers of color?

Mounds View participates in state-wide programs that aim to increase staff diversity in Minnesota, but progress remains to be seen.
Liliana Peleska, Staff Reporter January 25, 2024

In educational settings, a diverse school staff plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of representation, security, safety and involvement among students of color. Research published in Scientific American...

Quin Morgan holds trophy at wrestling tournament

D1 recruit Quin Morgan’s path to #1

One of Mounds View's most accomplished athletes, #1-ranked Quin Morgan describes his path to greatness.
Elijah Mattfield, Reviews Editor January 24, 2024

With over 70 wins so far this season, four-and-a-half star wrestling recruit Quin Morgan dominates the Minnesota high school wrestling scene. Ranked number one in the state for his weight class with consistent...

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...

Players watch from the bench during cancer awareness night, which honored Elyse Leiser, a 4th-grade teacher at Turtle Lake Elementary.

ALL1N the fight against cancer

After the death of Erica Bratland, mother of girls basketball player and wife of coach, the Mounds View Girls Basketball team has become dedicated to supporting struggling families in the community.
Via Yang, Sports Editor and Illustrator January 22, 2024

The Mounds View Girls Basketball team faces other schools twice a week. From different outcomes of wins and losses, the players know the feeling of facing challenges and overcoming failures. From getting...

The phenomenon called “TikTok music” is a derogatory way of describing simple but over-dramatic piano or guitar ballads.

[OPINION] TikTok is killing music

The music that achieves popularity on TikTok has become over-reliant on gimmicks, incorporating online vernacular in some half-hearted attempt to connect with the masses.
William Overbo, Staff Reporter January 21, 2024

Among a list of industries, the music industry is one of the most difficult to break into. Giant labels that span back nearly 50 years have a history of brokering deals that heavily favor management companies...

According to The National Center for Education Statistics, total fall post-secondary school enrollment decreased by three million between the years 2010 and 2021.

Why are fewer people attending college?

Over the past decade, college enrollment has declined substantially, mainly due to the growing cost of college and the oversaturation of college graduates in certain fields.
Suha Sharif, Staff Reporter January 19, 2024

As stated by Doug Shapiro, executive director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, there has been a slow decline in college enrollment since the Great Recession. In recent years, many...

New Minnesota laws go into effect

New Minnesota laws go into effect

On Jan. 1, 2024, many news laws went into effect, all of which have substantial implications for the Mounds View community.
Christina Lang-Deetz and Tyler Quattrin January 19, 2024

Earned sick and safe time One notable addition to the new Minnesota state laws that went into effect on Jan. 1 is earned sick and safe time (ESST). This entails paid leave that employers are mandated...

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

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