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Changes to Muskie Time

Changes to Muskie Time

Maya Simpson, Opinion Editor September 30, 2024

As the new school year has settled in you may have noticed one of the major changes to MHS is Muskie Time. Muskie Time has always been an asset here at MHS, a thirty-minute block given to students for...

Fall Checklist: What's around Iowa?

Fall Checklist: What’s around Iowa?

Carter Mohagen, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

Fall is one of the seasons we all look forward to after the long three months of blasting heat. For one, the cooler weather, but also the festivities that follow. Such as pumpkin carving, haunted houses,...

Fresh Finds: Exploring the charm of farmers' markets

Fresh Finds: Exploring the charm of farmers’ markets

Kaitlyn Ford, Chief Editor September 19, 2024

It's a Saturday morning, and you've decided to take a stroll downtown in your hometown to enjoy the nice weather. As you’re walking, something catches your eye - it's the local community businesses coming...

Behind the scenes of our Gay Straight Alliance Club

Behind the scenes of our Gay Straight Alliance Club

Colby Black, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Muscatine High School offers a variety of clubs. Most are well known like Student Council, but there are a few that are overlooked by many students, such as, D&D or our Pride Club/GSA. To many members...

Volunteering: Does the good deed go both ways?

Volunteering: Does the good deed go both ways?

Arabella Fourneau, Copy Editor September 18, 2024

Silver Cord hours are something you may have heard people talking about, or even mentioning that they are going to this week’s Key Club meeting. But have you ever thought about actually volunteering...

Makeup Tips for Summer!

Makeup Tips for Summer!

Vanessa Garcia, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

Are you a full-beat girly who dreads the summer heat? Don't want your makeup melting off? How about we try something new? Try lighter-weight makeup. Instead of foundation try a skin tint. Let's also...

How do you Feel About Having a Heart Attack Today?

How do you Feel About Having a Heart Attack Today?

Hadley Hines, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

As teens we hear almost everyday what is and isn’t good for us. We should exercise more, make sure to get enough sun, and don't vape or drink. Among these things, most commonly we hear about the effects...

Electives, the Known and the Unknown

Electives, the Known and the Unknown

DeLaney Hagens, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

At MHS some elective classes are popular, such as culinary arts, Agriculture, etc. There are many other classes that a lot of students haven’t even heard about. At MHS there are 135 different elective...

Behind the Scenes of Newspaper

Behind the Scenes of Newspaper

Maya Simpson, Opinion Editor May 21, 2024

Is it a Normal Class? Newspaper is not like many other classes as it has a more flexible structure.  Charley Pierce, a senior at MHS said, “Newspaper is very much like a working environment, in...

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Ninel Verdinez, Informational Editor May 16, 2024

Spring is all about new beginnings and fresh starts. Cleaning up and refreshing your space is a perfect way to reset and start the season right. Shake off the dust of winter by following these tips and...

The Great Summer Hustle

The Great Summer Hustle

Chevy Palmer, Staff Writer May 15, 2024

With summertime approaching, and this school year ending, many students are looking for a way to spend their time productively while also making money. Luckily, Muscatine has a lot of part time and full...

A Trip Down Memory Lane

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Amaya Wagner, Chief Editor May 15, 2024

After 13 years of school, numerous memories and events stand out. As I approach my final day at MHS today, I find myself reflecting on the significant moments that happened throughout my time in school...

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