Category: Opinion
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March Madness thoughts and feelings
Monticello students share some early predictions for March Madness and their thoughts about the current state of CBB. On February 23rd and 24th, MHS students were asked what their thoughts about March Madness were. Here’s what they said: When Sophomore Will Stanko was asked what his final four prediction was, he said, “llinois, Michigan, Purdue,…
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A memorable 2026 Grammys
For the past sixty-seven years, the Grammys have always been a memorable event held during the month of February. Musical artists from every genre of music come together to celebrate and be awarded for albums and singles. A Grammy award is a significant accomplishment for any artist who is presented one. Every Grammys event has…
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Opinions on E-learning
On Friday, January 23rd, Monticello High School had an E-Learning day, due to the freezing temperatures. Some people were very pleased with this E-learning, while others had other opinions. Lots of people were pumped about E-Learning. “I like E-learning days because I get to sleep in and relax for the day,” said junior Gehrig Quick.…
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Phones in class: helpful tool or constant distraction?
Smartphones are evolving and becoming a necessity in all of our daily lives. Here at MHS, their place in the classroom remains a topic of debate. Are phones a valuable economic resource, or do they do more harm than good when it comes to students’ attention and participation? Some may argue that phones are a…
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The final chapter of Stranger Things
As the end of the hit series, Stranger Things, came to an end on Netflix, many students throughout MHS were devastated. Junior Ali Weidner had devoted time on Christmas Day with her family to watch the new season as soon as it came out. Weidner said, “[I was] overall satisfied with the ending, but I…
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Wicked: worth the watch?
Recently, the movie Wicked has been very popular. With the sequel, Wicked For Good, released for about a month, and of course all of the memes online, the real question is: is it worth the watch? When asked to rate the Wicked movies on a scale of 1-10, sophomore Emily Matthews said, “I would rate…
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How are people at MHS feeling about Christmas?
On December 9th, a couple of people were interviewed at MHS. Here’s how they were feeling about the holiday. Daniel Moore, a sophomore at MHS, was asked what his favorite Christmas tradition is. He said, “My favorite tradition is spending all day watching movies with my family after we give each other presents in the…
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The thrilling season five of Stranger Things
Loyal Stranger Things fans have waited three years to get their hearts ripped from their chest on the three most important holidays of the year. The countdown to the finish line of an immaculate “never-ending story” has officially started. The nerves are high for anyone who’s spent the last nine years consuming their life with…
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The new rave about NeeDohs
NeeDohs are a new super soft, stretchy stress ball that teenagers are raving over in school. They are filled with a dough-ish inside and go back to their original shape slowly after squeezing them. NeeDohs form a sense of peace when fidgeting with them. Students like to fidget with them to help with their focus…
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Christmas gift guide
We have officially hit December, and Christmas is just around the corner. Finding what to get your loved ones can be difficult. If you’re not sure what to get for those special people in your life, this article could be helpful. This time of the year is perfect to show the people around you love…