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Irish Mythology
Ava Burkhalter, Staff Writer • April 3, 2024

With St. Patrick’s Day falling on March 17, the Irish spirit is hanging surely in the air. We have green beer, four-leafed clovers, leprechauns,...

What Did SHS Teachers do Before Teaching?
Naomi Matthiesen, Staff Writer • April 2, 2024

Plenty of teachers at SHS had a different background before they entered the profession. Here are their stories! Schwerke Current job:...

The Journey to Academic Excellence
The Journey to Academic Excellence
Travis Ryan, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

Although there are countless scholarships dispersed amongst the seniors of Stoughton High School each year, one in particular recognizes some...

Spice-tacular Eats at Ben’s
Spice-tacular Eats at Ben’s
Andrea Becerra La Madrid, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

In a compact corner of Stoughton’s Main Street lies the old-fashioned African Mediterranean restaurant, Ben’s. Since opening just a month...

Dress to Impress: Thrift Edition
Dress to Impress: Thrift Edition
Raegan Peterson, Copy Editor • April 9, 2024

How much are you willing to spend on a prom dress? $100? $200? $500? Do you think spending that much money on an article of clothing you’ll...

I Tried the Wrestling Diet for a Week
I Tried the "Wrestling Diet" for a Week
Miles Heritsch, Cover Story Editor, Graphics Editor & Head Artist • April 2, 2024

When most people think of Stoughton High School athletics, the first thing that comes to mind is wrestling. Our school is recognized for our...

Are We Truly The Land of Opportunity?
Are We Truly The Land of Opportunity?
Kaitlyn Broderick, Opinions Editor • April 1, 2024

I'm sure everyone has heard someone say, "A vote for the third-party candidate is a vote for the winning candidate," or "A vote for the third-party...

I Tried the Wrestling Diet for a Week
I Tried the "Wrestling Diet" for a Week
Miles Heritsch, Cover Story Editor, Graphics Editor & Head Artist • April 2, 2024

When most people think of Stoughton High School athletics, the first thing that comes to mind is wrestling. Our school is recognized for our...

The boys basketball team standing in a line.
Boys Stoughton Basketball VS PeWaukee Sectional Finals
Bella Patrinos, Business manager • April 1, 2024

The Stoughton Vikings boys basketball team practiced all week before the sectional finals hosted at Watertown High School. Our Stoughton Vikings...

Who Runs the World?
Who Runs the World?
Ainsley Gerard, Staff Writer • April 1, 2024

Every year, Women’s History Month takes place in March. This month is used as a time to honor the significant contributions that women have...

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Libby Phillips
Libby Phillips
Staff Writer

Libby is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff! She joined the Norse Star because she wanted to write important stories of today regarding pop culture and the community! Outside of just writing...

Grace Greenwald
Grace Greenwald
Associate Editor-in-Chief, Arts and Entertainment Editor and Distribution Manager

Grace Greenwald is a senior, and this is her second year on staff! She's the arts and entertainment editor and the distribution manager. She joined the Norse Star because she felt it would be such a unique...

Madison Kenrick
Madison Kenrick
Staff Writer

Madison Kenrick is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff! She joined the Norse Star for the opportunities it would give her and the chance to write more. Along with the Norse Star, she's involved...

Andrea is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff! She joined the Norse Star to express her ideas. Besides the school newspaper, she plays tennis and soccer. She's also a part of Key Club and...

Ainsley Gerard
Ainsley Gerard
Staff Writer

Ainsley is a sophomore, and this is her first year on staff! She joined the Norse Star because she enjoys writing and researching topics she's interested in. Outside of Norse Star, she's in swim and the...

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