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AI in Schools: A Helpful Tool or a Dangerous Shortcut?

AI in Schools: A Helpful Tool or a Dangerous Shortcut?

Emma Steele, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

In the past two years, AI has become more prominent in the school setting. Most students started using either snapchat or ChatGPT to help them write essays or to help with assignments. AI quickly became...

Unstoppable: Muskie Boys Basketball Team Starts Season 7–0 for the First Time in over 75 Years

Unstoppable: Muskie Boys Basketball Team Starts Season 7–0 for the First Time in over 75 Years

Emma Steele, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

For the first time in recent memory, the Muscatine Muskies have electrified their season with a flawless 7–0 start. This achievement has reignited school spirit and united the community in support of...

McKenna Schumaker: A Busy Leader Making Her Mark at MHS

McKenna Schumaker: A Busy Leader Making Her Mark at MHS

Emma Steele, Sports Editor December 17, 2024

There are many very involved students in high school. One of the busiest is Junior McKenna Schumaker. Mckenna's accomplishments include junior class president, choir program ambassador, and school board...

A Look Into Winter Athletes Off-season

A Look Into Winter Athletes Off-season

Emma Steele, Sports Editor November 30, 2024

The off-season is crucial for athletes to rejuvenate and strategize for the future. Each athlete has a unique approach to making the most of this time. During the offseason, athletes need to care for their...

A Love That Lingers

A Love That Lingers

Emma Steele, Sport's Editor November 26, 2024

Do you remember being at recess in third grade and telling your friend about how cute “pineapple” is? Crushes and code names are peak elementary school memories, but that's not to say that they don't...

A New Era of Iowa Women’s Basketball

A New Era of Iowa Women’s Basketball

Emma Steele, Sports Section Editor October 31, 2024

Iowa women's basketball made waves these past two years with their star player Caitlin Clark. However, in April, Clark was drafted into the WNBA. So the question is, what’s next for Iowa women's Basketball?...

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...

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