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Crystal Ball: Time Travel Edition
Crystal Ball: Time Travel Edition
Travis Ryan and Miles Heritsch May 31, 2024

The time dragged on during the Class of 24’s graduation ceremony. As the final names were called and the crowd dispersed into a sea of crying...

Finding My Norse Star
Finding My Norse Star
Simon Mehring, Associate Editor in Chief • May 31, 2024

When I chose to join the Norse Star on a whim during my first year, I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into. I wasn’t sure if I liked...

Ms. Clayton and Mr. Kruse
Ms. Clayton and Mr. Kruse Retire
Lily O, Staff Writer • May 31, 2024

Ms. Clayton: Q: How many years have you worked at SHS? A: “This is my 35th year at SHS; I started in 1988. The first two years I actually...

Photo Illustration & All Photos Submitted by Madeline Monthie
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
Madeline Monthie, Features Editor • May 30, 2024

As I make it through my final days at Stoughton High School, I can’t help but be consumed by the knowledge that, in a few short weeks, nothing...

Art by Miles Heritsch
Your Transphobia Affects Me Too
Lily O'Hearn, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

For almost a decade, I’ve spent my life in and out of doctor’s offices. They’ve never been my favorite place. The piercing, sterile smell...

What's Wrong with Energy Drinks?
What's Wrong with Energy Drinks?
Mary Estelle Bubon, Sports Editor • April 30, 2024

As I walk through the hallways of Stoughton High School, I can’t help but notice the abundance of energy drinks. Whether lined on the shelves...

It's Time to Raise the Minimum Wage
It's Time to Raise the Minimum Wage
Travis Ryan, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

The current minimum wage nationwide is $7.25. The highest generalized minimum wage in the United States is $17.00 in the Washington District...

Committed Athletes
Committed Athletes
June 4, 2024

Stoughton High School's athletic department lets athletes surpass their years and performance. Many student-athletes experience new levels of...

Sports Highlights
Sports Highlights
Ainsley Gerard and Mary Estelle Bubon May 31, 2024

Boys' Cross Country “We beat Mcfarland at the XC Conference Championships by 3 points.” - Alex Smith (9) Girls' Cross Country Placed...

New Beginnings of SHS Track
New Beginnings of SHS Track
Andrea Becerra La Madrid, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

As a new Stoughton High School track season begins, the latest additions of coaches and new routines bring new energy and hope to the team. As...

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SHS theater department's creative take on the spring play Peter Pan. The set features chalkboard walls and flooring covered in the cast's happy thoughts.
Arts Highlights
Naomi Matthiesen and Lily O'Hearn June 3, 2024

Throughout the 2023-24 school year SHS students in the music and art department have let their talents soar! This year has been filled with various...

Ahlgren enjoying Culver's during chemotherapy.
Unstoppable: Kate Ahlgren’s Battle with Cancer
Lily O'Hearn, Staff Writer • May 1, 2024

Kate Ahlgren is the Stoughton School District’s director of curriculum and instruction and has played a vital role in creating an inclusive...

A section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had fallen into the sea at the Baltimore Port.
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses
Ava Burkhalter, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

In Baltimore, Maryland, the container ship Dali lost power. It signaled for may day shortly before it struck a support of the Francis Scott Key...

The Estimated Tax Impact over the next four years.
It Passed, What's Next?
Bode Jensen, News Editor • April 30, 2024

In early April, the city of Stoughton voted on an operational referendum that would preserve the longevity of district programs and services,...

Meet the Staff!

Cheyenne is a junior, and this is her first year on staff, as a Staff Writer! Cheyenne joined the Norse Star because she always enjoyed getting to write. Aside from the Norse Star, Cheyenne is involved...

Ainsley Gerard
Ainsley Gerard
Arts and Entertainment Editor

Ainsley is a junior, and this is her second year on staff as the A&E Editor! She joined the Norse Star because she enjoys writing and researching topics that are new and interesting. Outside of the...

Libby Phillips
Libby Phillips
News Editor & Co-Social Media Manager

Libby is a junior, and this is her second year on staff! She is the Norse Star’s News Editor and Co-Social Media Manager. She joined the publication because she believed it was a unique opportunity and...

Lisa Wang
Lisa Wang
Staff Writer

Lisa is a senior, and this is her first year on staff as a Staff Writer! Lisa joined because of a recommendation from the previous advisor, thinking it would improve her writing. Outside of the Norse Star,...

Miles Heritsch
Miles Heritsch
Cover Editor, Graphics Editor, & Head Artist

Miles is a senior, and this his third year on staff! He is the Norse Star’s Cover Story Editor, Graphics Editor, and Head Artist! Miles joined the Norse Star because he enjoys being able to express himself...