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Maya Gjelhaug, Print Editor-in-Chief
“Don’t wake the demon up”
Drake's overall success and influence overpower Lamar's lyrically superior disses.
“It’s just Big Me”
Kendrick's clever lyrics clear Drake's poor attempt at dissing him.
New Minnesota DECA president
Mounds View sophomore, Maryam Shahkhan, elected as new State President of DECA MN State leadership team.
[OPINION] Maybe we shouldn’t be “preparing kids for the real world”
Schools need to replace outdated letter-grading systems with real constructive feedback.
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.
[OPINION] Happiness is not a cabin in the woods
As Christopher McCandless puts it, "Happiness only real when shared."
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.
[OPINION] The dark origins of TikTok’s looksmaxxing trend
From phrenology to incels, the origins of "looksmaxxing" are darker than they may appear.
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.
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[DEBATE] Should advanced classes be eliminated?
Along with a growing number of U.S. schools, the Mounds View district has began cutting advanced classes at the elementary, middle and high schools. In this piece, we debate the pros and cons of this decision.
[OPINION] Check your privilege, bro!
The “check your privilege” saying has been part of mainstream discourse since at least 2013, but more than a decade later, the issues surrounding the discussion remain unresolved.
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.
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.
[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
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[DEBATE] Should legacy admissions still exist?
An exploration of the debate surrounding legacy admissions following the downfall of affirmative action.
Keep calm and Darb on
Mounds View's hottest student band discusses band formation, new music
