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Ending The School Year On a Good Note

Ending The School Year On a Good Note

PJ Mulkey May 1, 2024

The school year is almost over Spartans! That means a long summer break and fun days for most until the fall comes around again. Most people end the school year relieved and with a sense of accomplishment...

Make This Summer Count!

Make This Summer Count!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor May 1, 2024

Get excited because Summer is almost here! That means more time to see your friends, family, and enjoy no school! It is important to spend this time destress and do things you enjoy. It is also a great...

Earth Day 2024: Celebrate With 10 DIY Upcycling Projects!

Earth Day 2024: Celebrate With 10 DIY Upcycling Projects!

Nina Zhu May 1, 2024

Earth Day may have just passed, but that doesn’t mean we should stop celebrating the planet we live on! The spirit of Earth Day is something we can carry with us throughout the year in our daily actions...

Why You Dont Need Water To Live

Why You Don’t Need Water To Live

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life April 1, 2024

Water is becoming less and less accessible. This is leading more and more people to start living without H2O, something that has been possible but not usually done. It is time...

The Easiest Way to get 100% in any Class

The Easiest Way to get 100% in any Class

Jonathan Buscher April 1, 2024

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Over my past four years at Memorial, one question that students in my classes have consistently pondered is what the...

Why You Should Be Excited For March

Why You Should Be Excited For March

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life March 1, 2024

Happy March Spartans! March can be easily forgotten and not seen as a great month and I am here to remind you why it is so great! First off, March is the first month that can be considered spring! Our...

10 Valentines Gift Ideas

10 Valentines Gift Ideas

Nina Zhu February 5, 2024

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to show our appreciation for our loved ones, whether it’s a friend or a special someone. Here’s a list of fun and unique gift ideas to make...

Fun February Activities!

Fun February Activities!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 1, 2024

Winter can feel like it goes on forever and you may frequently find yourself thinking, “what should I do?” Even though the activities that require warmth are no longer possible there are many activities...

New Semester, New You!

New Semester, New You!

Jonathan Buscher, Operations Editor February 1, 2024

Monday, January 29, 2024 marks the start of second semester (third quarter) for MMSD schools, and with first semester grades finalized on February 2nd, early February is the perfect time to reflect on...

Paper heart decoration for Valentine's. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons

Let This Valentine’s Day Be The Best One Yet!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 1, 2024

It's that time of year again…..Valentine's Day is coming up! It is cold and gloomy and wet out, but instead of dreading Valentine's Day this year, turn it into something enjoyable! Even if you don’t...

DOL Schedule and Study Tips

DOL Schedule and Study Tips

Jonathan Buscher January 1, 2024

As the end of semester approaches, it is increasingly important to maintain and improve your grades, especially with Final Demonstrations of Learning (DoL) replacing Bridge Week this year to round out...

Checklist to start the school year!

Stop Stressing About End of Semester!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor January 1, 2024

The semester is coming to an end and the pressure of ending with good grades is getting heavier and heavier. This year is a little different from the past three years. Instead of 'Bridge Week,' this year...

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