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Survival Intensified: A Deep Dive into Squid Game Season Two

Survival Intensified: A Deep Dive into Squid Game Season Two

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor January 14, 2025

Over winter break, I was able to watch every episode of the second season of Squid Games. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Here is a review of the season with MAJOR spoilers.    Episode one: 6/10 Episode...

2024 - The latest trends

2024 – The latest trends

Addie Weggen, Feature editor, Social media manager January 9, 2025

Trends come in all shapes, sizes, fonts, and genres. Whether it be fashion, social media, or even a global trend that will stick around for a while. A trend is what's hip or popular at a certain point...

Festive Flavors: Delicious Christmas recipes

Festive Flavors: Delicious Christmas recipes

Arabella Fourneau and Emma Steele December 19, 2024

No-Bake Cookies (10-15 minutes) Ingredients: 2 cups sugar, ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ stick of butter, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons vanilla, ½ cup milk, 2 cups rolled oats   Directions: Put...

Marley and Me: Life as a sixteen-year-old mom

Marley and Me: Life as a sixteen-year-old mom

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer December 19, 2024

It all started in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, in 2017. I was on a month-long trip with my sibling. We went for the first time, without our dad, or knowing any Spanish, and tried to make the most of it. Some...

Movie Review: Moana 2

Movie Review: Moana 2

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor December 17, 2024

Moana 2 was pretty good all the way around. I saw it in theaters here in Muscatine. Here is my review of the film. Pro’s:  Moana’s little sister was the perfect addition to this movie.  Moana...

Newspaper Christmas List

Newspaper Christmas List

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor December 11, 2024

Kaitlyn- Chief Editor: Bed Canopy Reasoning:  I have always wanted a bed canopy. I find them so cute, and I want one so bad. Desk Reasoning: I drive back and forth from my house to Muscatine...

High School Nail Techs: Shaping Our Future of Beauty

High School Nail Techs: Shaping Our Future of Beauty

Vanessa Garcia and Sascha Cacho December 6, 2024

In Muscatine, Iowa the beauty industry ranges from salons, to home-based professions, and some are solely based on free time. In recent years the nail profession has gained lots of popularity among high...

The Ultimate Christmas Guide of 2024

The Ultimate Christmas Guide of 2024

Kelsy Esmoil and Carter Mohagen December 5, 2024

As December approaches, many people have started writing their Christmas lists or adding items to their online carts. Despite the suggestions made by people you're shopping for, Christmas shopping is difficult,...

Complex Role Monologue: The oldest

Complex Role Monologue: The oldest

Arabella Fourneau, Copy Editor November 26, 2024

Formatted by: Arabella Fourneau Written by: Dylan Randel It is impossible to be the oldest of five kids. We are the firstborns, the "heirs" to the throne, and all we get is a slap on the back...

Get to know the Mr. Muscatine Contestants before the Show!

Get to know the Mr. Muscatine Contestants before the Show!

Kelsy Esmoil, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 21, 2024

Mr. Muscatine is one of MHS’s favorite annual student-based events in the school. From dance numbers, karaoke, to speed dating; It’s something for everyone to look forward to. Along with its comedic...

Complex Role Monologue: Life as a fast food worker

Complex Role Monologue: Life as a fast food worker

Arabella Fourneau, Copy Editor November 19, 2024

Formatted by: Arabella Fourneau Written by: Hailey Walker It's impossible to be an employee at Dairy Queen. Walk in the door, clock in, make ice cream, make food, take people's orders. Be patient...

Chromakopia Album Review

Chromakopia Album Review

Sascha Cacho, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Whether you're an “og” Tyler fan who loves classics like Bastard, Goblin, and Wolf, or if you have gotten more into his more recent albums due to their popularity on TikTok, I’m sure you’ll find...

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