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One Act Play Competition season review

One Act Play Competition season review

Katarina Larsen, Staff Writer May 31, 2025

“There are two teams that constantly win state championships at this school: the girls’ tennis team and us” are the famous words of Kim Hill, the one act director. For the past two years, the Mayo...

Thrift Wars: Ranking Rochester Second-Hand Stores

Thrift Wars: Ranking Rochester Second-Hand Stores

Brooklyn Pagel, Staff Writer May 31, 2025

Thrifting is a sustainable way of shopping that is cheaper, better for the environment, and fun! There are many locations in Rochester that sell secondhand clothing, furniture, media, and electronics....

Qamaria brings Yemeni coffee to Rochester

Qamaria brings Yemeni coffee to Rochester

Courtney Nguyen, Staff Writer May 31, 2025

Recently opened in March, Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. introduces Rochester to the rich traditional Yemeni coffee, tea, and pastries. Most historians believe that the first cup of coffee brewed...

Class of 2025, have a great time at the Mayo Senior Party!

Class of 2025, have a great time at the Mayo Senior Party!

Eli Enke, Staff Writer May 30, 2025

The day of graduation, May 31st, is upon us! For many obvious reasons, it will be a night you won't forget. SENIORS ONLY!!! There will be a party at Mayo High School the night of graduation; the event...

Thunderbolts - a fresh start

Thunderbolts – a fresh start

Brandon Leang, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

Thunderbolts is Marvel's latest team-up movie, but this time it's bringing a different kind of superhero team to the big screen. This movie does not have your typical superhero team saving the day being...

Brandon Leang, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

Based on the hit horror video game, Until Dawn (2025) brings the creepy feeling from the games onto the big screen with a new spin. The movie is not a copy of the game, and the name is more like a title...

Dinner, Danger, and Digital Doom: Drop

Dinner, Danger, and Digital Doom: Drop

Sydney Summerson, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

Thrillers can be a source of endearing entertainment or a complete flop in the movie industry. The movie Drop, by Christopher Landen, has everything necessary to meet the criteria of a successful thriller....

Rochester figure skating club hosts the 87th annual ice show 

Rochester figure skating club hosts the 87th annual ice show 

Katarina Larsen , Staff Writer May 16, 2025

The Rochester figure skating club hosted their 87th annual ice show, themed around your favorite road trip music during the last weekend in April, with over 250 skaters participating, and guest skaters...

A Well Crafted Movie

A Well Crafted Movie

Josie Cox, Staff Writer May 13, 2025

"A Minecraft Movie" is a real life take on the super popular video game. It's being made by Jared Hess, who is known for his funny movie "Napoleon Dynamite," so he's bringing his own funny style to this...

Mayo Hosts Big 9 Music Festival 

Mayo Hosts Big 9 Music Festival 

Brooklyn Pagel, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

The 91st annual Big 9 Music Festival, an event in which schools in southeast Minnesota travel with their top bands, orchestras, and choirs to perform for their peers, was hosted at Mayo on Friday, May...

Midsummer's hidden magic

Midsummer’s hidden magic

Courtney Nguyen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

From lighting to hair and makeup, the technical crews work their magic to bring A Midsummer Night’s Dream to life. Mayo Stage Door’s Spring play is Shakespeare’s whimsical comedy about four Athenians...

Mayo Stage door Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mayo Stage door Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Katarina Larsen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Excitement is building for this year's Spring play, A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. The performance dates span the weekend of April 11-13. This year's production faces some challenges...

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