Olivia Torrez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 9, 2023
IB Coordinator Rhonda Betzold sits down in her office in September of this year and opens her computer to find an email from Dr. Bearinger about taking over as the National...
Anuj Singh, Online Editor
December 7, 2022
Not all superheroes wear capes. But some of them can be identified by the cleaning supplies they carry with them. With spray bottles aimed like laser guns, floor scrubbing...
Mahika Kanchanam, In-Depth Editor
November 7, 2022
Four people were shot on the tennis courts of McLain High School in Oklahoma. One shot on the campus of the University of Arizona. Three people were shot during a football...
Elias Pipinos, Front Page Editor
November 7, 2022
“Officer, grab him,” says the familiar face of Snyder as he watches Jack, Davey, and Les run away as fast as they can. “You, Jack Kelly, stop!” A tense chase ensues,...
Isabel Gross, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
It’s that time of year again; red and blue signs fill lawns across Omaha, heated debates take up major TV time slots, and it’s common to see candidate ads in your mailbox....
Rebecca Jacobsen, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 4, 2022
Senior Jada Levering took a deep breath before entering room 2639, the location of MN’s new Black Student Union. Attending a school with a predominantly white population...
Natalie Hill, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022
Every morning is roughly the same: you get ready and make the drive to school, listening to one of your favorite songs and trying to start your day off right. However, the...
Olivia Torrez, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
Stopping before the main entrance, Matthew Starks takes a breath and fixes his tie. It's been seven years since he last taught at MN. The school has evolved significantly...
Mia Castro, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
The sun sets and a feeling of excitement wafts through the warm twilight air as girls brush out their fresh curls, gather their friends, and touch up their makeup for the...
Natalie Hill, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
The National Mall is one of the most recognizable areas in America, featuring famous landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument. This summer, it was inhabited...
Mia Castro, Staff Writer
January 5, 2023 • No Comments
When you think of girls' high school sports, what comes to mind? You probably don’t think of calloused hands, heavy lifting, and grimy metal bars. My entire childhood...
Sadie Hugelman, Sports Editor
November 7, 2022 • No Comments
Remember that sport you used to play when you were younger? Like most kids, your parents probably forced you to try every sport offered at the YMCA until you found one you...
Mia Castro, Staff Writer
November 7, 2022 • No Comments
Breathe in. Breathe out. Block out all the eyes on you. Focus. Set up your play. Examine the hole, grip the club in your hand, and then glance back at the ball. Fix your stance....
Natalie Hill, Staff Writer
January 5, 2023 • No Comments
Weaving the laces methodically around each hook, sophomore Kaiden Carmichael expertly laces up her skates as she prepares...
Mia Castro, Staff Writer
January 5, 2023 • No Comments
When you think of girls' high school sports, what comes to mind? You probably don’t think of calloused hands, heavy lifting,...
Rebecca Jacobsen, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2023 • No Comments
In the course of my high school career, I have read about nine books, countless poems and short stories, and three or so...
- Not ‘Ready For It’ January 5, 2023
- Home is Where the Heart is January 5, 2023
Uzin Shrestha, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023 • No Comments
For most people, food is a source of joy. We eat when we are happy, during celebrations and we cook the food we enjoy for...
Teagan Lynch, Opinion Editor
January 6, 2023 • No Comments
You are bent over your desk in class, struggling to focus, and your stomach growls loudly as you wonder whether or not there...
Amina Hussain, Staff Writer
January 6, 2023 • No Comments
According to the Nebraska Legislation, 16.7% of children in Nebraska are Food Insecure. That is about 80,000 children. These...
- Social Media Self-Discovery November 7, 2022
- Tackling Peer Pressure November 4, 2022
- Insights on Individualism November 4, 2022
Anuj Singh, Online Editor
November 4, 2022 • No Comments
There are 164,777 words in the English language that contain the letter ‘s’. Out of all of them, perhaps the most important...
Emily Schmucker, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022 • 1 Comment
The bright stage lights shine onto freshman Finley O’Malley’s face as she adjusts the microphone in front of her. She...
Rebecca Jacobsen, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2022 • No Comments
Six-year-old Sarah Wood scaled the ladder and flew across the monkey bars, excitedly climbing her way around the entire playground....
- Love-Love March 1, 2022
- The Next Level December 17, 2021
- Perspectives from Peru December 9, 2021
Uzin Shrestha, Staff Writer
November 4, 2022 • No Comments
“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.” Add in a few spooky spells, a handful of witches, and a sprinkle of nostalgia,...
Morgan McCormack, News Editor
April 18, 2022 • No Comments
The theater is full of hushed conversations and bristling with excitement for the new “The Batman”, a film surrounded by fanfare, as the...
Morgan McCormack, News Editor
March 1, 2022 • No Comments
Quick gameplay, flashing colors, the sounds of gunfire and shouting over headsets. Playing Overwatch can be intense, taking focus and strategy,...
- The Beginning of the End March 1, 2022
- Distant Future of Dune December 9, 2021
Do you think quarantine restrictions will be lifted by the 2020-2021 school year?
- Partially. Ex: some non-essential businesses (ex: malls) will open, but large gatherings will still be banned. (55%, 46 Votes)
- Yes. Most/all quarantine restrictions will be lifted. (31%, 26 Votes)
- No. We will still be under stay-at-home orders. (13%, 11 Votes)
Total Voters: 83
