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What is the Muskie Marching Invitational?

What is the Muskie Marching Invitational?

Emma Steele, Sports Section Editor October 10, 2024

The Mighty Muskie Marching Band holds its annual home marching band competition on October 12th, 2024. Twenty bands from across Iowa will compete at Muscatine Stadium. MHS’s Mighty Muskie Marching...

'Twisters': A riveting return to the eye of the storm

‘Twisters’: A riveting return to the eye of the storm

Emma Steele, Sports Section Editor September 26, 2024

This summer, much like last, was one for the box offices. “Twisters” was one of the most anticipated movies, a sequel to the classic, “Twister”. The original Twister movie was a staple to Iowans,...

Kelsy Esmoil: The Processor

Kelsy Esmoil: The Processor

Emma Steele, Sports Section Editor September 10, 2024

Kelsy Esmoil, a junior at MHS, is very excited about her second year writing for the Auroran Today. She has a true passion for writing and the English subject in general.  “I initially joined the...

Faculty Farewell: Mr. Plummer; the Goat Whisperer

Faculty Farewell: Mr. Plummer; the Goat Whisperer

Emma Steele, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

If you ever hear a person talking about goats, Caprisun, white Monsters, or the New York Rangers, chances are it is Mr. Plummer, the assistant band director here at MHS. Plummer started teaching at MHS...

Driving for Success: Meet the High School Golfer Taking the Fairways by Storm

Driving for Success: Meet the High School Golfer Taking the Fairways by Storm

Emma Steele, Staff Writer May 15, 2024

Golf is sometimes a sport that is forgotten about in high school. In the hallways of MHS there is a Freshman that is paving her way through the golf world. Freshman Rylee Brockhouse, is a rising star whose...

Game Changer or Gamble?

Game Changer or Gamble?

Emma Steele, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

Do you care about college sports? If yes, take a look at the double-edged sword that the transfer portal is. The transfer portal was launched on October 15, 2018. They are allowing a more seamless transition...

Monarch Butterflies: Majestic Migrants in Muscatine

Monarch Butterflies: Majestic Migrants in Muscatine

Emma Steele, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

On a beautiful summer day, you see a bright orange butterfly flying through your yard, it lands on the plant you have been meaning to pull out. But wait! It looks like it is laying eggs… on a weed. That...

JoJo Siwa's Shocking Transformation

JoJo Siwa’s Shocking Transformation

Emma Steele, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

JoJo Siwa has quickly become the laughingstock of social media. When she started teasing her new song, Karma, people began to wonder about her switch-up and the change of her targeted audience. Joelle...

March Madness Projections Unveiled

March Madness Projections Unveiled

Emma Steele, Staff Writer March 28, 2024

The NCAA tournament field of 64 officially tipped off on Thursday, March 21st, after a pair of exciting first-four match ups on Tuesday and Wednesday.  As far as male teams from Iowa go, there’s...

Crystal McFate: The Stylist Exuding Passion and Personalization in Muscatine

Crystal McFate: The Stylist Exuding Passion and Personalization in Muscatine

Emma Steele, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

Downtown Muscatine is the home of many bustling small businesses. Whether cozy cafes or quirky boutiques and thrift stores, Muscatine is a vibrant hub of entrepreneurial spirit. Along Second Street, there...

Spring Training is Here!

Spring Training is Here!

Emma Steele, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

A Different Look For the League’s Best Star pitcher, and reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani signed a 700 million dollar deal with the LA Dodgers, keeping him close to his former Angels team. The whole world...

The Soda Revolution

The Soda Revolution

Emma Steele, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Utah soda shops took the internet by storm with their “dirty sodas”. Dirty sodas include a base of your preference for soda, creamer, and maybe some syrups or fresh fruit. Think of a cross between...

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