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‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Netflix’s limited series sheds light on chess, the “cost of genius”
February 3, 2021
Ashley Cline, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Disclaimer: This series has been rated Mature by Netflix for drug abuse, language and smoking. Please be advised that this review discusses substance abuse as portrayed in the show. “The Queen’s Gambit” follows the life of chess prodigy Beth...
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Distribution of COVID-19 vaccine begins around the world
January 29, 2021
Ashley Cline, Co-Editor-in-Chief
After almost a year of living under restrictions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has begun-- signaling to many a positive development in the fight against the pandemic. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are...
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Faculty, students address issues related to screen time effects
December 15, 2020
Rylan Foster, Staff Reporter
Are the effects of watching screens for long hours each day during remote learning an advantage or disadvantage to staff and students? The COVID-19 pandemic has raised this question as students continue to attend school remotely. Students, teachers and...
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Staff member transfers tutoring program online
December 4, 2020
Megan Burns, Staff Reporter
While in the midst of a global pandemic that has resulted in remote learning for MHS, Literacy Center Specialist Anna Grig has adapted the peer tutoring program to coincide with virtual learning for the 2020-2021 school year. “Obviously, because...
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Reviewing 2020 Election: democracy thrives; country divided
November 24, 2020
The Mustang Staff
Many experts have considered the 2020 presidential election an historic one-- one defined by a record-number of voters in a climate many perceive as politically divided during the COVID-19 pandemic. President Donald Trump took an early lead in...
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MHS delays anticipated hybrid learning model to second semester

Ashley Cline and Tress Dorfler • December 16, 2020

Due to a recent spike in cases of COVID-19, the first semester of the 2020-21 school year was spent entirely online, an unprecedented occurrence at MHS. The hybrid learning model introduced this fall, which was originally...

MHS Honors Veterans Virtually

Tress Dorfler, Co-Editor-in-Chief • December 10, 2020

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh month, 1918, World War I ended. The nation decided to celebrate by honoring those who have served and are serving in any branch of the military. Originally known as Armistice day, former...

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While performing the group’s music, Band Director Jerald Shelato plays his trumpet during 5th period on Zoom, unmuted, for the Honors Wind Ensemble musicians to play along with at home. “Students, you may or may not believe this, but to whatever degree you find online band to be cold, lacking, without spark, etc., so do I,” Shelato said. “I want us to get back to regular in-person band as soon as we can safely do it.”

Honors ensemble, home education: Mundelein band finds new ways of teaching during pandemic

Megan Burns, Staff Reporter • March 1, 2021

When Honors Wind Ensemble’s concert season was altered from the COVID-19 pandemic, Band Director Jerald Shelato had to adapt his teaching to the situation. “COVID-19...

In a heated tent outside of Area Coffee in Mundelein, senior Rosy Castro, freshman Kai Ackerman, freshman Gianna Feather and junior Eli Walter film “Something In Common,” a play by Robin Pond, directed by Castro. This play, along with 11 others, will stream on Dec. 12 and 13 for virtual audiences.

Pandemic productions: Mundelein Theatre continues to perform with COVID-19 safety measures in place

Megan Burns, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2020

While a global pandemic put much of our lives on hold, Theatre Director Jonathan Meier has continued to put on productions this semester via Zoom and in-person rehearsals. “We...

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Athletic Director tackles IHSA pandemic safety guidelines

Kate Hill, Staff Reporter

November 24, 2020 • No Comments

With the winter sports season rolling in, COVID-19 cases are growing at a rapid rate, and Illinois state guidelines have tightened again. The uncertainty of whether or not student athletes will have a season each season has...

Fall athletics adapt to COVID-19 safety regulations

October 9, 2020

Boys swim and dive team makes history with sectional win

April 4, 2020

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TikTok Isn’t Just Another App

Tress Dorfler, Co-Editor-in-Chief

December 8, 2020 • No Comments

As a common ground for any and all interests, hobbies and ideas, especially for teenagers, the popular app TikTok gained national headline attention when it raised some concerns with the U.S government...

The lack of learning with standards based grading

March 13, 2020

Students should warm up to WinterFest

February 12, 2020

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Teachers share what they miss from pre-pandemic life

William Fisher, Staff Reporter

December 17, 2020

The pandemic has dramatically affected the lives of everyone, not only changing things in our lives, but taking some things away entirely-- for better or for worse. Chris...