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Spartan Woodshop brings opportunities in Industrial Technology.

Spartan Woodshop brings opportunities in Industrial Technology.

Bianca Lily Douangdy, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

In the 21st century of the Spartans Enrichment Program, Mayo High School is offering students the chance to learn about woodworking and carpentry skills through a class called Spartan Woodshop.  Those...

Mayo’s Student Nutrition Services spices up spring menu

Mayo’s Student Nutrition Services spices up spring menu

Simon Argue, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

Over the third quarter, Mayo High School has introduced many changes to their lunch menu, including the return of the beloved Berry Blendz smoothies. Mayo’s Student Nutrition Services employs a full-time...

Gilberto’s offers a unique Mexican experience

Gilberto’s offers a unique Mexican experience

Jake Grandbois, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

“Gilberto’s,” a unique new Mexican taco shop, has been making its presence known here in Rochester, MN. Having opened in October of 2023, it offers a wide range of authentic Mexican dishes besides...

Mayo Stage Door's crews key to spring play success

Mayo Stage Door’s crews key to spring play success

Nikhil Patel, Staff Writer April 26, 2024

Mayo State Door Productions’ offering, I Hate Shakespeare, premiers on Friday, April 26th, and it promises to be filled with laughter and entertainment. While the audience focuses on the cast members,...

I Hate Shakespeare premieres April 26th

I Hate Shakespeare premieres April 26th

Korbin Rollie April 26, 2024

Mayo High School Stage Door’s presentation of Steph Daferie’s I Hate Shakespeare debuts today, April 26th. Shakespeare is a tough subject for most high school students, but this play hopes to help...

Science Olympiad's sight set on excellence

Science Olympiad’s sight set on excellence

Brayden Richardson, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

During the 2023-2024 school year, the Mayo Science Olympiad Team brought their A-game this season, taking third place at State Tournaments. It has been an amazing year for the Mayo Spartans Science...

New Mexican Bakery arrives in Town! Is it any good?

New Mexican Bakery arrives in Town! Is it any good?

Axel Tinajero, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Not that long ago, on February 26, a new bakery opened up here in Rochester offering unique products with a wide range of variety. Don Panchos is the name of this new, Mexican-style bakery, offering...

Ava Miller signs for USC Upstate Women's Basketball

Ava Miller signs for USC Upstate Women’s Basketball

Ava Walter, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

After ending the 2023-2024 basketball season, Ava Miller signed her letter of intent to continue her career at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg. Multi-sport student athlete Ava Miller...

Mayo Girls Hockey 2024 Season Recap

Mayo Girls Hockey 2024 Season Recap

Aubrey Price, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

The Mayo girls hockey season has had their ups and downs these last couple years. Winning seasons, losing seasons, losing their head coach, injured players and much more. This season the girls have been...

What’s going on with Southeast Minnesota’s groundwater?

What’s going on with Southeast Minnesota’s groundwater?

Alexander Huynh, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

Although it's a longstanding issue, earlier this year, the government announced that high levels of nitrates have been detected in the surface water and the groundwater in the Southeast Karst Region in...

Mayo Book Club an easygoing democracy

Mayo Book Club an easygoing democracy

Hannah Hammond, Staff Writer April 12, 2024

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies… The man who never reads only lives one.” - George R.R. Martin Mayo High School's Book Club is a fantastic opportunity to connect with a community...

Rochester Area Scholastic Chess Team hopeful for next season

Rochester Area Scholastic Chess Team hopeful for next season

Jake Grandbois, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

Over the last few months, a battle of minds, tactics, and strategy featuring the Mayo Chess Team occurred in Rochester Public Schools. Unfortunately for the Mayo Chess Team, the winners of the Rochester...

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