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Lectio and Monks and Oblates of this House
April 15, 2025
“A Great Momentum”: Highlights From Trump’s First Month in Office
“A Great Momentum”: Highlights From Trump’s First Month in Office
April 15, 2025
Misinformation Runs Rampant, Misleads Young Adults on Tiktok
April 15, 2025
Bringing the Beats: How Tiktok Transformed the Music Industry
April 15, 2025
Tiktok on the Clock: Time Running Out for the Most Popular Social Media App?
Tiktok on the Clock: Time Running Out for the Most Popular Social Media App?
April 15, 2025
The March for Life: A Surprising Pilgrimage
The March for Life: A Surprising Pilgrimage
April 15, 2025
Bracketology 101: Knight Edition
Bracketology 101: Knight Edition
April 15, 2025
Costco Foods: Culinary Confections
April 15, 2025
Increases in Advertisment: A Silent Poison
Increases in Advertisment: A Silent Poison
February 6, 2025
Mufasa: A Masterpiece or Mediocrity?
Mufasa: A Masterpiece or Mediocrity?
February 6, 2025
Classroom Conversations History teacher Mr. John Roshone '99 lectures his A.P. African American Studies class. The College Board describes the course as " an interdisciplinary course that examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with rich and varied sources. Students explore key topics that extend from early African kingdoms to the ongoing challenges and achievements of the contemporary moment."
A.P. African American Studies: Roshone Adds New Class to Roster
April 15, 2025
Nathan Mullin: The Mount’s Swiss Army Knife
Nathan Mullin: The Mount’s Swiss Army Knife
April 15, 2025
The Cornerstone of School Spirit: The Student Body
The Cornerstone of School Spirit: The Student Body
April 14, 2025
4-year PE veteran John Farrel ‘25 sets volleyball team. Farrel teamed up with Leo Dustin ‘25 and Thomas Moseman ‘26 to play against Barrett Sykora ‘25 and Wesley Cobb ‘25.
Four-Year P.E. Veterans: A High School Career of Fitness, Friendship, and Fun
February 6, 2025
Architecture Students Give Back to Greater Community
Architecture Students Give Back to Greater Community
February 6, 2025
Returning to the Pitch: Esquivel ‘19 Comes Back to Coach JV Soccer
Returning to the Pitch: Esquivel ‘19 Comes Back to Coach JV Soccer
April 15, 2025
Blockbuster Trades Change Trajectory of NBA
Blockbuster Trades Change Trajectory of NBA
April 15, 2025
Calling the Shots Former Head Basketball Coach Derrik Spooner coaches the Knights during a 2019 game against Alliance. Spooner coached alongside current history teacher John Roshone '99.
The Legacy of “The Spoon”: Remembering Spooner’s Athletic, Academic Impact
February 7, 2025
Name, Image, and Likeness: Incentives Ruining the Heart of College Athletics
Name, Image, and Likeness: Incentives Ruining the Heart of College Athletics
February 6, 2025
High School Sports ‘Transfer’ Into a New Era
High School Sports ‘Transfer’ Into a New Era
February 6, 2025
Bringing the Boom: The Rise of the Costco Guys
Bringing the Boom: The Rise of the Costco Guys
April 15, 2025
David’s Dinos: The Megalodon
David’s Dinos: The Megalodon
April 14, 2025
Senioritis: Signs & Symptoms to Look Out For
April 14, 2025
Brian’s Bears
Brian’s Bears
February 5, 2025
Senioritis Spreading Through
February 5, 2025
Crossword Puzzle Answers
Crossword Puzzle Answers
April 12, 2024
Mount Michael Basketball vs. Ralston
Mount Michael Basketball vs. Ralston
December 14, 2023
The Round Table
October 15, 2024
Nebraska’s Hot Mess: Unraveling the State's CO₂ Dilemma
Nebraska’s Hot Mess: Unraveling the State’s CO₂ Dilemma
February 16, 2024
Iced & Spiced: A Slam Dunk Drink
Iced & Spiced: A Slam Dunk Drink
November 6, 2023
The Importance of Senior Traditions
The Importance of Senior Traditions
November 2, 2023
How sweet the sound, Nolan shines Grace on Mount Michael Music
How sweet the sound, Nolan shines Grace on Mount Michael Music
November 1, 2023
Tennis Takes Runner-Up at State
Tennis Takes Runner-Up at State
October 9, 2023
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The Mount Online

2024-2025 Staff

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Oliver Sorensen

Oliver joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Sorensen also participates in cross country and track.

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Sports Page Editor

Will Storbeck

Will joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Storbeck also participates in investment club, mock trial, football, and soccer..

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Paxton Chamberlain

Paxton joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Chamberlain also participates in baseball, investment club, and is a part of the NHS.

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John Kelly

John joined The Mount Journalism team in 2024. Kelly also participates in academic decathlon, mock trial, advanced speech, swim team, and cross country.

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Connor Smith

Connor joined The Mount Journalism team in 2024. Smith also participates in investment club, academic decathlon, and frisbee golf.

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Garrett Fogle

Garrett joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Fogle also participates in investment club, golf, and cross country.

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Gabe Sus

Gabe joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Sus also participates in Theatre.

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Cody Torczon

Cody joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Torczon also participates in investment club, student council, football, and golf.

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Will McTaggart

Will joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Mctaggart also participates in investment club, football, and soccer.

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Derek Brewer

Derek joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Brewer also participates in football, basketball, and golf.

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Co-Chief in Broadcasting

Jack Stanek

Jack joined The Mount Journalism team in 2024. Stanek also participates in investment club, baseball, and frisbee golf.

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Isaac Weeder

Isaac joined The Mount Journalism team in 2024. Weeder also participating in investment, Madonna unified flag football, and being a soccer manager.

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Aaron Duran

Aaron joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Duran also participates in wrestling and mock trial.

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Entertainment Page Editor

Brian Ostrander

Brian joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Ostrander also participates in wrestling and frolf (frisbee golf).

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Reporter & Cover Page Editor

Augie Knobbe

Auggie joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Knobbe also participates in unified sports.

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Drew Hoeft

Drew joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Hoeft also participates in investment club, baseball and basketball.

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Reporter & Editor-in-Chief

Easton Crouse

Easton joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Crouse also participates in diving.

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Reporter and Chief of Story

David Barkmeier

David joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Barkmeier also participates in soccer and cross country.

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Reporter & Social Media Manager/ Online Editor

Beckett Beller

Beckett joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Beller also participates in Soccer and also plays on a club soccer team.

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Reporter & Photographer

Jackson Teetor

Jackson joined The Mount Journalism team in 2023. Teetor also participates in baseball, cross country, wrestling, and investment club.

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