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William Fisher, Entertainment Editor

Hello, my name is William Fisher, and this is my second year here at MHS and on The Mustang staff as well. This year I am the Entertainment Editor.  I enjoy reading, caring for my fish tank, watching YouTube and playing on my Nintendo Switch.  Language Arts has always been my favorite subject, and when I was young, I ran my own newspaper called the William Times.  Besides being on the Mustang, I am also a member of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), play the Alto Saxophone in the Symphonic Band and am part of the Science Olympiad Team. 

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The Journey of a Book Inside Fremont Public Library

May 17, 2022
Throughout the Chicagoland area, organizations have been flying the Ukrainian flag below the American flag. Globally and online, people have been displaying the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag to show support for this country during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Anastasiya Bakun, a college student at the University of Illinois in Chicago with Ukrainian heritage, commented on the national anthem of the country. “If you translate our national anthem, it will give you chills,” she said. For example, the opening line of the anthem states, “Ukraine is not yet dead, nor is glory, nor is freedom.” Another line in the anthem states, “Like the few before the sun, our enemies will fade.”

Russia invades Ukraine: Social Studies teachers, Illinois college student with Ukrainian heritage weigh in

March 30, 2022
A bust of Joseph Stalin marks his grave in the Kremlin Wall in Moscow. Susan Theotokatos, social studies teacher, described the way Stalin ruled: “In the classic sense he was a dictator-- he was a totalitarian ruler by all accounts, ruled by terror, took out anyone who he deemed a threat--- any one who would have opposed him, controlled media and messaging, expanded the secret police and encouraged citizens to spy on each other.”

On 100th anniversary of Stalin’s appointment to general secretary, social studies teachers review his rule

March 30, 2022

Tensions rise between China, U.S. over Taiwan

February 7, 2022
Social Studies Teacher Susan Theotokatos points to Crimea on a map of Ukraine. While the peninsula was invaded by Russia in 2014 and annexed by it, almost no countries recognize this. Social Studies Teacher Neil McCarthy said about this past conflict, “[President of Russia Vladimir Putin] has invaded before, but in a very sneaky, stealthy way. He took the Crimea and then said [of those who invaded], ‘These are not my soldiers,’ right after the Olympics, the Winter Olympics of 2014, so he’s done it before.”

Ukraine fears invasion as Russia amasses troops on border

February 7, 2022
A painting by Jacques-Louis David titled “Napoleon Crossing the Alps” depicts Napoleon in his 1800 invasion of Italy. He has not just been viewed as a brilliant general; he was also the leader of France. Susan Theotokatos, social studies teacher, said, “And so he now will claim himself as an emperor; he saw himself as an emperor because his goal was to reach the heights for France.”

Social Studies Teachers review Napoleon on the 200th anniversary of his death

December 11, 2021
The description for “Europa Universalis IV: Origins” on Paradox’s website reads, “Rewrite history in Paradox Interactives flagship grand strategy game with a new immersion pack focusing on the empires of Africa.”

EU4: Origins Review

December 9, 2021

Tensions rise between China, U.S. over Taiwan

December 6, 2021
The girls basketball team meets through Zoom on Dec. 12, 2020, when the school was operating in remote learning mode. Now that the school is in person, some students are finding a Zoom option for schooling even worse than it had been in the previous year. “I have to say that this time attending Zoom was even worse,” Devin Boongaling, sophomore, said. “After actually experiencing what its like to be at MHS, I just didnt enjoy class as much when I was in Zoom this year. I wasnt able to talk to peers; I couldnt speak with my teachers.”

Zoom shouldn’t be available for any absent student

October 19, 2021
Released on Disney+ on Sept. 22, “Star Wars: Visions” is a nine-eposide anime series loosely covering aspects of the Star Wars Universe. About the show, Emanuel Cortes, senior, said, “I said to myself, ‘Oh no, I really don’t like this, and I don’t think I will.’ But once I saw the show and saw all the cool animations that anime does, and I’m thinking, ‘Wow, am I missing all of this?’-- but not just in Star Wars, but on other anime shows. This changed my perspective on anime. I have more respect toward it, and I think people should think the same.”

Review: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ offers exciting new take on Star Wars Universe

October 19, 2021

Review: Marvel’s “What If…?” astounds with its what-if twists to beloved plotlines

September 21, 2021

The Current Situation in Afghanistan Explained

September 20, 2021
“We are mighty, but our strength comes not from conquest, but prosperity.” is the beginning words of the cinematic trailer for Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan.

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan

May 26, 2021

Should Movie Theaters Come Back?

May 10, 2021
Julie Wheeler, social worker, shares a selfie from her school office on Jan. 25-- the first day MHS returned to a form of in-person learning since March of 2020. She said, “It’s so nice to have students back in the building.”

Find ways to stay connected during quarantine

March 2, 2021
Chris Michalides, science teacher, gives a thumbs-up in his “secret lair” in 2016. “I have accepted pandemic life,” he said. “Used to it? Not so much.”

Teachers share what they miss from pre-pandemic life

December 17, 2020

Movie-watching experiences have changed during quarantine

November 30, 2020
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