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...

In a push to increase attendance and overall student engagement in the last weeks of the first semester, administration has promoted a new way to prompt students to get to class. This system’s objective is to “help students who are on the fence about attending class make the decision to come,” principal Aaron Bearinger said. From Nov. 11th to Dec. 18th, Jingle All the Way to Class will reward...

Originating in the India’s Gupta Dynasty during the sixth century, chess has always been a game of strategy and wits. Each move is a calculated play to eliminate opponent pieces and eventually conquer the king. Through a series of strategic and clever matches, high school players involved in chess demonstrate their skills in tournaments against various schools in high-stakes competitions. In one...

As the stage lights beam on, the MN show choir group proceeds out onto the stage. As the group swings to the beat of the music, the show choir is supported by Mustang Moolah. The Mustang Moolah program is returning this year after a hiatus since 2022. Led by the Mustang Booster Club, clubs and activities that sell the program’s raffle tickets are guaranteed 67% of the sales from raffle tickets sold. This...

As Nate Wragge walked into 1010 S 144th St for his first day of work, his heartbeat quickened and a cascade of goosebumps prickled along his arms. His back straightened. He was met with an eerie silence; there were no students yet. The staff greeted him with warm, friendly smiles. Immediately, Wragge felt right at home. He knew he had made the perfect decision by joining the Millard North family. Moving...