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SHS: The Moment
E Olson and Miles Heritsch March 31, 2025

Everyone has probably read a fashion magazine before, maybe at the doctor's office or hair salon, or maybe you got ahold of the late 90s issues...

West Towne Mall at 4 p.m.. The lack of abandoned stores was inspiring.
East vs. West
Naomi Matthiesen, Associate Editor in Chief • March 31, 2025

On a windy Saturday afternoon, Norse Starians Miles Heritsch, Marah Kostlevy, and Naomi Matthiesen visited both the East Towne and West Towne...

My Tray Expectations
My Tray Expectations
Ainsley Gerard, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 31, 2025

On a gloomy, rainy Friday morning, Norse Starian Ainsley Gerard waited in the Stoughton High School lunch line. Just two months ago was the first...

"Olé" is what to shout when you're having a good time. A traditional Spanish Flamenco Dancer performs a solo segment as her team claps along.
Cultures Celebrated at International Festival
Travis Ryan, Business Manager • March 31, 2025

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Overture Center on State Street in Madison held the 44th annual International Festival, where performers, market...

Stop Making High Schoolers have Jobs
Stop Making High Schoolers have Jobs
Naomi Matthiesen, Associate Editor in Chief • March 31, 2025

I have a part-time job. As a high-school senior, this isn’t exactly revolutionary. Even freshman year, I remember my history teacher including...

My Tipping Point
My Tipping Point
Cheyenne Borroughs, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

It always brings me such joy when my local coffee shop spins the iPad around, and the bright screen flashes the tipping options after I just...

Strength Through the Senior Slump
Strength Through the Senior Slump
Simon Mehring, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2025

For three years, I waited for my senior year. I am now well into my senior year and the waiting game persists. First I was waiting for winter...

Weightlifting can help improve bone density and joint pain.
Still Kickin’ It Fifty Years Later
Lisa Wang, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

As we age, our bodies may run into issues with physical activity; however, there are still some activities that can improve our lives. Older...

Girls Basketball Wins Regional Title
Girls Basketball Wins Regional Title
Mary Estelle Bubon, Sports Editor • March 31, 2025

As the 2024-25 girls basketball season comes to an end, signs are pointing to a bright future for the team. The team had many triumphs this...

Julian Callendar is a 3x State Champion
Julian Callendar is a 3x State Champion
Libby Phillips, News Editor • March 31, 2025

Stoughton High School's boys swim season lasts from November to February. All swimmers are expected to attend morning and afterschool practices...

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Could You Rob a Bank?
Could You Rob a Bank?
Travis Ryan, Business Manager • March 31, 2025

  A. You set off for the bank in the dark of night. What did you bring? A mask, black jacket, and some break-in tools (Go to...

Ethan Mowry at the DECA State Career Development Conference (SCDC)
Stoughton DECA Excels at State Conference
Marah Kostlevy, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025

Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, is a club centered around business and marketing that aims to promote entrepreneurship and...

SHS's State Delegates
SHS’s State Delegates
Andrea Becerra La Madrid, Features Editor • March 31, 2025

The Badger Boys State and Badger Girls State is a leadership program for high school juniors to engage in civic opportunities in Wisconsin. The...

Stoughton's Comprehensive Plan: From 8 to 80
Stoughton’s Comprehensive Plan: From 8 to 80
Simon Mehring, Editor in Chief • March 31, 2025

Every decade, local municipalities work to create and implement a 10-year comprehensive plan, a guide to community physical, social, and economic...

Meet the Staff!
Mercury Evans
Mercury Evans
Staff Writer

Mercury is a senior and this is their first year as a staff member for the Norse Star! Mercury joined because they enjoy writing fiction but wanted to expand their nonfiction writing and make new friends!...

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...

Kira Nielsen
Kira Nielsen
Staff Writer

Kira is a freshman, and this is her first year on staff as a Staff Writer! She joined the Norse Star as she entered high school because she likes to write. Aside from the Norse Star, Kira enjoys reading,...

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,...

Lily O'Hearn
Lily O'Hearn
Opinions Editor, Copy Editor & Photography Director

Lily O’Hearn is a senior, and this is her second year on staff! She joined at semester of the 23–24 staff year. She is the publication’s Opinions Editor, Copy Editor, and Photography Director! She...