A cool, summer breeze blows gently through the air. The voices of customers shopping and sellers working their stands combine to create a steady hum of noise. It’s the Omaha Farmers Market, and for some, the stalls it hosts are perfect for a relaxing summer job. Senior Faith Withers spent this past summer working at a dog treat stand at the Farmers Market in Aksarben. She was asked to run the...

In today's age, being tech savvy is not a skill but a requirement. Technology is everywhere, and being left in the dark isn’t an option. As new students roll in, the school is taking a different approach on what is required for graduation. Incoming freshmen and beyond are now required to take one computer class as a graduation requirement.  Business department head Jeff Gustafson is in charge...

Marketing, management, and entrepreneurship are some of the key skills and values of students in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), an international organization dedicated to developing future leaders in business. It gives students opportunities to compete and have a positive impact on their community. “We’re an organization that is centered around leadership competition and community...

Going to school has become a steady routine in students’ lives. We have become accustomed to classes with our favorite teachers, after-school activities, and programs offered within the district, but most students aren’t aware of the complex budget that goes into each program, activity, and job at MN. A large percentage of the school’s budget comes from property taxes. In 2018, Millard asked...

On Dec. 5, 2022, Millard superintendent John Schwartz released a statement regarding the recent misunderstandings of inclusivity and pride flags in the classroom.  “This is a two-pronged situation-- two things that were not related that intertwined and created some concern,” Rebecca Kleeman, Director of Communications for MPS, said. Within a month of each other, Millard both removed a classroom...

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 Honors Society, NHS, sponsor for Ms. Severin and Dr. Pentland. She says no. In mid-October, however, she changed her mind: “I was debating about it. I decided not to do it because it is a lot of work, but I just kept coming...