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The Student News Site of Stoughton High School

The Norse Star

The Student News Site of Stoughton High School

The Norse Star

Opening the Door: Exploring Religion within Our Community
Opening the Door: Exploring Religion within Our Community
Simon Mehring, Editor in Chief • January 13, 2025

Nearly every aspect of the world around us is influenced by organized religion. Many historians credit Hinduism as the oldest religion in the...

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Two Hoots for Green Owl Cafe
Lily O'Hearn, Opinions Editor • January 7, 2025

Looking to escape the bitter cold and icy wind, Norse Starians Lily O’Hearn, Naomi Matthiesen, and Mercury Evans ventured down to Atwood Avenue...

Lending a Helping Paw
Lending a Helping Paw
Kayla Simpson-Verriden, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

During this cold winter season, the animal shelters around our area are doing more for our animals, trying to help and care for as many animals...

Conant stands in front of the shelves in her store, accompanied by her esteemed dog named Butterbean.
A New Story Begins at Ink Cap Books
Travis Ryan, Business Manager • January 7, 2025

A New Story Begins at Ink Cap Books On Sept. 28, 2024, an independently-owned bookstore known as Ink Cap Books opened its doors at 220 W Main...

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Bring Back Vending Machines!
Mercury Evans, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

Stoughton High School underwent construction over the summer of 2024 and it’s supposed to conclude around the end of January.  Due to construction,...

I Shouldn't be Scared to Go on a Run
I Shouldn’t be Scared to Go on a Run
Libby Phillips, News Editor • January 7, 2025

In a study conducted by the University of Manchester earlier this year, 498 female runners were asked about their personal running experiences....

Krampus, a German Christmas Folk Tale.
Let’s Talk About Christmas
E Olson, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

We all know the basics of Christmas: gift giving, Christmas trees, carols, holly and mistletoe, feasts, and all the other family traditions many...

SHS Sports Uniforms 101
Naomi Matthiesen, Associate Editor in Chief • January 7, 2025

Not one person can go to a sports event without seeing them; it’s sports uniforms that draw the eye to every player during the game. They hardly...

Girls Wrestling Breaking Barriers
Girls Wrestling Breaking Barriers
Andrea Becerra La Madrid, Features Editor • January 7, 2025

Stoughton High School's wrestling team has been one of the most prestigious programs in all of SHS sports. Having the state record of 55 individual...

Senior Night for All
Senior Night for All
Simon Mehring, Editor in Chief • December 3, 2024

Senior Night is a night that athletes of all sports look forward to each year. Seniors can celebrate their accomplishments while reminiscing...

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Tis the Season to Get Crafty
Tis the Season to Get Crafty
Lisa Wang, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

During winter, the cold weather can deter many people from going outside. While that can cause many people not to experience the joy of outdoor...

Violent Threats Made Toward SHS
Violent Threats Made Toward SHS
Mary Estelle Bubon, Sports Editor • January 7, 2025

On Nov. 14, 2024, Stoughton High School students and their families were alerted through email of an anonymous threat made toward the school....

The Chlorine Monitor at the Stoughton Area pool
High Chlorine Levels at Stoughton Pool
Ainsley Gerard, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 7, 2025

Throughout November and December, the Stoughton Area pool experienced two pool closures due to high chlorine levels. The pool closed on Nov....

Stoughton Hospital Expands
Stoughton Hospital Expands
Lyra Romashchenko, Staff Writer • January 7, 2025

Since October 2023, Stoughton Hospital has been on a mission to improve the quality of care provided to its patients through the construction...

Meet the Staff!
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...

Mikayla is a sophomore, and this is their first year on staff! Mikayla is a Staff Writer for the student publication. Mikayla joined because they enjoy interests relating to art and writing, and thought...

Simon Mehring
Simon Mehring
Editor-in-Chief

Simon is a senior, and this is his third year on staff! He is the publication’s Editor-in-Chief this year! Simon joined the Norse Star his sophomore year because he enjoys getting to tell other peoples’...

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...