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Miley Huynh, Staff Writer | September 29, 2025

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...

Rhea Jain, Staff Writer | May 5, 2025

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...

Lucas Day, Staff Writer | May 5, 2025

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...

Mahdis Riazikhah, Co-Opinions Editor | March 24, 2025

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...

Sarah Robey, Online Editor | March 24, 2025

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....

Mira Mukherjee, In-Depth Editor | February 7, 2025

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...

Kai Pavlova, Staff Writer | February 7, 2025

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...

New Advisors With New Horizons

Sumanas Maram, Staff Writer | December 16, 2024

For Millard North’s DECA chapter, the rhythm of collaboration and competition begins long before the first event or tournament of the year. Dedicated to career readiness, the club helps students excel in various business sectors, making its mark through leadership and innovation. The organization is one of the largest in MN and has impacted hundreds of students throughout its time at MN. Yet, this...

Rhea Jain, Staff Writer | December 16, 2024

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...

Lucas Day, Staff Writer | December 16, 2024

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...