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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

A deep dive into the new generation of conspiracy theories

A deep dive into the new generation of conspiracy theories

From Jan. 6 and QAnon to Shane Dawson and Chucky Cheese, conspiracy theories are infiltrating the news, politics and classrooms.
Justin Shao, Suha Sharif, and William Overbo December 21, 2023

Smash Park's brand-new location in Roseville, MN.

Roseville’s Smash Park smashes expectations

Lauren Vail, Staff Reporter December 21, 2023

Roseville welcomed the newly opened Smash Park on Nov. 8, 2023. This venue features various fun activities for all to enjoy, including pickleball, axe throwing, duckpin bowling, karaoke and arcade games....

MPD. The Minneapolis Police Department’s headquarters, located
on Fourth Street North.

Minneapolis beyond-policing plan

The city recently contracted with a consultant team from New York University’s School of Law to suggest alternative policing strategies.
Vincent Meyer, Spread Editor and Online Managing Editor December 21, 2023

On Nov. 13, the Minneapolis City Council approved a plan to hire a group of consultants from the New York University’s School of Law to oversee alternative policing plans in the city. The consultant...

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....

Daniel Lee takes a picture with Yasir Reyale after eliminating him on Nov. 17.

Nerf war brings celebration and controversy

With over 160 people participating, the annual Mounds View Nerf War is currently ongoing. However, incidents from other schools and past years raise safety concerns.
Zariyah Howell, Online Editor December 19, 2023

The Nerf War began on Nov. 2, at 3:15 p.m., with over 40 teams of four Mounds View juniors and seniors competing in the annual event and using Nerf toy guns for a cash prize.  Each time a player secures...

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...

Best egg rolls near Mounds View

Best egg rolls near Mounds View

Sinim Dhuguma, Online Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2023

When thinking of suburban dining choices, bland chain restaurants are usually the first places that come to mind. But hidden among these cut-and-paste establishments lie several locally owned spots deserving...

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 16, 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”...

Dennis Prager, conservative talk show host and founder of PragerU

[OPINION] PragerU does not belong in schools

Florida's recent approval of PragerU educational materials for schools sets a dangerous precedent of misinformation in schools
Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief December 14, 2023

Contrary to what the name suggests, PragerU is not a university, but rather a right-wing, borderline conspiratorial media outlet. Founded by conservative talk show host and writer Dennis Prager, PragerU...

Zariyah Howell

[OPINION] My experience moving to Mounds View as a person of color

Zariyah Howell, Online Editor December 5, 2023

As a Black student at Mounds View, I have come to terms with the reality of attending a predominantly white school. While Mounds View promotes diversity and inclusion, I feel there is a need for more empathy...

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...

The caffeine craze

The caffeine craze

In an era where energy is currency and alertness is prized above all, teenagers are fueling a caffeine craze that transcends the morning coffee ritual.

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