It’s the beginning of the school day, and students are heading inside. The sun’s merciless heat soaks through their skin, all while the air is sticky and humid– it makes them wince in discomfort. As they near the entrance, they dream about the glorious relief the cold AC will bring when they get to class.  But the moment they cross through the doorway, they realize —with horror —the air...

As seniors begin to check items off their to-do lists, each check mark is a step towards the end of their journeys at Millard Public Schools. From finalizing college or work commitments to delivering graduation party invites, seniors are caught in a whirlwind of responsibilities. However, amidst the chaos, they often reminisce about the time when the hardest decisions were what games to play at recess...

Whether it’s on a page or the big screen, every great underdog story starts with an unlikely bunch breaking expectations and beating the odds. On Mar. 14, MN’s own underdogs did just that as two freshman robotics teams fought side-by-side to earn a spot in the VEX Robotics World Championship. The championship, held in Dallas, Texas from May 6-8, brings together the best and brightest teams from...

After several years of silence, “The Muse”, MN’s literary magazine, has finally returned with the creative spirit that once filled its pages with vibrant voices, bold ideas, and untold stories. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a literary revolution that is bound to happen sooner or later. The last time MN’s literary magazine existed was back in 2014. Junior A.J. Johnson brought it back...

Go Big Blue! Go Mustangs!” The cheerleaders’ voices ring out in the gym as they chant the cheers and perform the routines they have been perfecting for weeks. The Unified Cheer team had a successful and exciting season, wrapping up on Feb. 9 by winning Grand Champions at the 2025 Sarah Spohn Memorial Unified Cheer Championship. This annual unified event is organized through the Special Olympics....

23,000 students. 35 buildings. 3.35 million square feet. One of the largest school districts in Nebraska, Millard Public Schools has utilized consistent bond cycles to uphold a certain standard for the population they serve. For Millard North in particular, advancements from lighting replacements to the addition of the skywalk have indicated the continued investment in the community. The current bond...

Crowds of people, charcuterie boards, and loaves of bread fill the lecture halls, but it’s not for a class, it’s all for Bread Club. The club is sponsored by English teacher Claire Aken, who was initially uncertain what to expect when approached about starting this club. Juniors Sarah Hyder and Pooja Patel originally started Bread Club as an IB-MYP project, but it quickly grew outside of the...