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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...

College Check In

College Check In

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 1, 2024

Even though the second semester, the cold, and school may feel overwhelming right now there are still many exciting things happening! One of them being, college letters coming out!!! If you applied early...

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...

TWIRP INFO!!!

TWIRP INFO!!!

Hayat Brahmer, Student Life Editor February 1, 2024

TWIRP aka The Mid Winter Dance is coming up soon! It will take place Saturday, February, 17 from 8 pm to 11 pm in the main gym at Vel Phillips Memorial! Tickets will be sold the week of the dance at lunch/flex....

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...

Godzilla Minus One!

Godzilla Minus One!

Ethan Leskinen February 1, 2024

 The long-running and iconic Godzilla movie series has included many interpretations of the monster throughout the decades of its releases. From cautionary drama to cheesy sci-fi, these films have represented...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 08: Donovan Edwards #7 of the Michigan Wolverines runs the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter  against the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Michigan Dominates Washington to Win National Championship

PJ Mulkey February 1, 2024

The college football playoffs are over, with this year the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines making it to the final game. Both teams had undefeated records all season, with Washington’s spanning...

Packers' Playoff Run

Packers’ Playoff Run

Vince Kim, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

Mid-way through the 2023-34 NFL season, the Green Bay Packers sat at 3rd in the NFC North division, tallying an abysmal 3-6. This was expected: the Packers were the youngest NFL team in quite a while,...

Historic Losing Streaks in American Sports

Historic Losing Streaks in American Sports

Vince Kim, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

In light of Luka Dončić and Joel Embiid’s 73-point and 70-point games, let us instead take a look at some of the lowlights of the 2023-24 NBA season. The 2023-24 Detroit Pistons made history by setting...

February Sports Schedule

February Sports Schedule

Vince Kim, Sports Editor February 1, 2024

Boys Basketball Friday, Feb 2, 2024 Game 7:15PM Madison La Follette Madison Memorial High School Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 Game 7:15PM Wausau East Madison Memorial High School Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 Game...

Book Rec: Eleanor and Park

Book Rec: Eleanor and Park

Khushi Tiwari February 1, 2024

***Spoilers ahead!!*** Eleanor and Park is an appealing love story based on two teenagers falling in love, most unexpectedly, and with the most unexpected person possible. Cliche? My fellow book readers...

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