His way with words and the emotions seeped from them mesmerized everyone in the room, tugging at their hearts. Poet George Abraham visited MN Tuesday, Feb. 27, during 6th and 7th period. They read a few of their poems, spoke about Palestine and Israel, and directed a Q and A session where students were invited to ask him about anything, like how to spread awareness about Gaza, inspirations to write...

The fascinating culture that once thrived within the grand city of ancient Rome is now being experienced within the walls of our school. The school’s Latin club has taken up the task of transporting students back in time to relive what it would have felt like to live in that era. In recent years, this club has experienced significant growth, attracting many enthusiastic students. What began as a...

Photographers all around the world scramble to capture the perfect shot, aiming their cameras at the stellar display above as “oohs” and “aahs” surround them. The crowd marvels at the sight of the sun’s corona shimmering against the darkened sky and for a brief moment, the world stands still. On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will pass through the United States. According to NASA, several...

Staying late for rehearsals. Practicing a section of music until perfection. Aiming a light not a second too early.  All aid in a successful show choir performance, but the deciding factor whittles down to the dedication of its members. On Feb.17th in Waconia, MN, a triumphant result exhibited the entire program’s cohesiveness and hard-work. Illumination director Allison Hoffmann has seen the...

Only the light footsteps of the performers taking the stage are audible in the vast auditorium. Overhead lights illuminate their costumes, bright hues reflecting on the floor. The steady rhythm of the show band serves as a metronome for the well-rehearsed routine. The music crescendos as the last step is performed, a smattering of applause following suit. Held on Mar. 8th and 9th, the Galaxy of the...

Adrenaline rushes through their veins as the Millard North Dance Team approaches the Marley, the floor the girls take the stage on at the Universal Dance Association High School National Competition. The girls prepare to represent the MN blue, green, and silver and hopefully bring home another white, gleaming jacket. MN’s dance program is set to a high standard of winning national titles. These...

Whether it has been the triumphs of the school’s athletic programs or the music, theater, and speech departments, there is no doubt that MN thrives in multiple activities. A factor in this flourishing equation of success is community support, integral to the prosperity of these teams. In particular, one organization that has gone above and beyond, often behind the scenes, is the Mustang Booster...

Detailed choreography? Check. Eloquent costumes? Check. Impressive vocal arrangements and captivation of the overall audience? Check and check. These are some of the many aspects that individuals in the judging panel and audience would be looking for in each show choir group. Whether it’s Infinity, Illumination, or Intensity, each group’s stunning choreography, costumes, and vocal arrangements...

Often, the path for high school students after they graduate is seen as linear. After receiving a high school diploma, students must pursue higher education in a traditional job as the only way to true happiness and success. However, this narrow-minded view of after-high- school plans has caused numerous students to suppress their passion, and childhood dreams fade out of memory. But...

Bustling crowds, excited voices, and the vibrating energy of young inquisitive minds fill the lecture halls. This year, for the first time, Millard North held an in-person STEM event: an interactive STEM Fair. On the night of Nov. 16, students discovered and explored careers in the field, met with professionals, engaged in fun and enriching activities, and overall expanded their horizons. Previously,...