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“We are worth more”

“We are worth more”

Jake Grandbois, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

It has been in local news recently concerning Rochester Public Schools that teachers are walking out of schools together because of their contracts. To some, this may be concerning to think that their...

Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month

Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month

Klara Stafford, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Mayo's Black Student Union will be hosting a celebration for Black History Month. Coming up this Monday, there will be lunchtime activities and more, led by students, to ignite Black Student Union’s...

Mayo Spartans dominate away meets in preparation for sections

Mayo Spartans dominate away meets in preparation for sections

Simon Argue, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

Home court advantage is a powerful thing, but over the last two weeks the Mayo Swim team proved it’s an advantage that they don’t need. Thanks to budget cuts and an expensive new pool at Century, the...

Culture Night returns to Mayo this Saturday

Culture Night returns to Mayo this Saturday

Fatuma Mohamud, Staff Writer February 16, 2024

The second annual Culture Night will take place on February 17th, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm. This event is being planned and organized by Mayo students and staff, who are working very hard to create a fun, meaningful,...

Celebrate Black History Month through local events

Celebrate Black History Month through local events

Nikhil Patel, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Celebrating Black History Month is an enriching and rewarding experience; it couldn't be easier if you know where to go and what to look for in the Rochester area. Starting early, the Rochester Branch...

Mayo Basketball prepare for crosstown rivals

Mayo Basketball prepare for crosstown rivals

Will Smith, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Photo courtesy of Addison Short Mayo Boys Basketball on a 5 game winning streak with upcoming crosstown rivals trying to find ways to bounce back.  The Boys of Mayo are relying on their younger...

Southtown Singing Valentines

Southtown Singing Valentines

Hannah Hammond, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

On February 14th, the Southtown Singers are delivering singing valentines for Valentine’s Day! For only $10, you can order a song for a friend, a crush, a favorite staff member, or even yourself. The...

Mayo Boys Hockey Approaching Cross-Town Rivalry

Mayo Boys Hockey Approaching Cross-Town Rivalry

Mikkel Norby, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

After coming off one of the best seasons in over a decade, the 2024 Mayo Boys Hockey team has a lot to live up to, and so far they have struggled with a 2-19 record. Their next game is against the...

Meet Officer Jackson

Meet Officer Jackson

Seung-Yoon Lee, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

As we say goodbye to Officer Smith and the year 2023, we welcome Officer Jackson. Cameron Jackson was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but lived in Chicago when he was young, before spending a big part...

Mayo’s Newest Organization: Amnesty International Club

Mayo’s Newest Organization: Amnesty International Club

Etif McIntosh, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

The Amnesty International Club is a new organization on campus whose mission is to educate people about civil rights, spread awareness, and write appeals for people abroad. The club's publicist Lina...

Loi Shah wins Poetry Out Loud Competition

Loi Shah wins Poetry Out Loud Competition

Lenora Farnsworth, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national arts education program that aims to promote appreciation for the study of poetry among high school students. Free educational materials help students deepen their...

Number 1 for One Act

Number 1 for One Act

Sam DiCarlo, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

Competitive high school activities range far and wide, from bowling to knowledge bowl, but hiding below the line of common interests is one of Mayo’s most successful teams of recent years. The Mayo...

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