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The Student News Site of Munster High School

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The Student News Site of Munster High School

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Kristen Baurain

Kristen Baurain, Photographer

Hey, I’m Kristen! I’m a senior and a brand new photographer to Crier. I do Cross Country, Track, DECA, Project X, and Youth Advocacy Team. I also love art and reading. A fun fact about me is that I was born in Thailand so I can never be president.

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Column: I'm feeling '22

Column: I’m feeling ’22

Kristen Baurain, Cartoonist and Photographer
May 19, 2022
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[Photo] SENIOR ISSUE OPINION: Letter from the editor

Atarah Israel, Editor-in-chief
May 18, 2022
OPINION: success shouldn't be standardized

OPINION: success shouldn’t be standardized

Kristen Baurain, Cartoonist & Photographer
April 21, 2022
From trucks to trays: an inside look at MHS dining

From trucks to trays: an inside look at MHS dining

Kristen Baurain, Cartoonist & Photographer
March 24, 2022
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[Photo] Editorial: An even playing field

March 23, 2022
OVERLOAD Seen above are newspaper headlines about the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict. Media coverage has increased rapidly, informing students while probing a variety of questions.

[Photo] Students and teachers discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict and possible current events class

Reena Alsakaji and Josephine Mittelberger
March 22, 2022
POSE FOR THE CAMERA Sharing a laugh, Ellie Brennan, senior, Sara Proggler, junior and seniors Emily Sun and Robyn DeJoan pose together.

[Photo] MHS holds first indoor dance since 2020

Josephine Mittelberger, Business Manager
March 3, 2022
Springing into the season: MHS anticipates the start of spring sports

Springing into the season: MHS anticipates the start of spring sports

Kristen Baurain, Cartoonist
February 24, 2022
Column: Are we hearing each other?

Column: Are we hearing each other?

Kristen Baurain, Cartoonist and Photographer
February 24, 2022
"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara

[Photo] A page out of their book: Crier reviews some MHS English teachers’ favorite books

Reena Alsakaji and Josephine Mittelberger
February 23, 2022
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[Photo] Editorial: Education matters

February 24, 2022
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[Photo] A taste around town: food review of local restaurants

February 22, 2022
A FOCUSED STATE Working together, seniors Ava Jureczko, Basilia Kostopanagiotou, Bailee DeJarlais, Amelia Konstantinopoulos, Alison Lee and Mr. Ryan Popa, business teacher, begin a DECA practice in preparation for State next week. "You get to meet so many people across Indiana," Basilia said. "Getting to compete at the next level is such a great experience."

[Photo] Getting down to business: DECA prepares for State

Lauren Hoogeveen, Page Editor
February 23, 2022
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[Photo] Streaming season: review of recently released shows

Atarah Israel and Sofia Sanchez
January 19, 2022
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[Photo] Editorial: The future is ours to change

Crier Staff
January 20, 2022
Behind the scenes: Inside the athletics office

Behind the scenes: Inside the athletics office

Kristen Baurain, Photographer
January 20, 2022
DIVING IN Plummeting headfirst into the icy pool, Sonny Hoekstra, junior, leaps off the diving board during practice. The diving team has been training for conference, where they hope to place in the top five.

[Photo] Diving team prepares for Conference

Alison Lee, Deadline Manager
January 18, 2022
DIVING IN: Plummeting headfirst into the icy pool, Sonny Hoekstra, junior, leaps off the diving board during practice. The diving team has been training for conference, where they hope to place in the top five.

MOLDING MEMORIES Setting up supplies to mix salt dough, Ms. Hannah Fus, Caityln Klos, senior, and Jilli Childs, junior, lead the ASL club in making ornaments for their Dec. 14 meeting.

[Photo] Language clubs discuss activities and reflect on purpose

Josephine Mittelberger, Business Manager
December 14, 2021
A HERO’S JOUNREY Matthew Barnard, Alexis Burleson and Ava Cheffer, juniors, walk through the hallways on the way from 4th to 5th hour. This particular area by the mural on the north side of the school is often one of the most congested hallways.

Hallway hullaballoo: the increase of hallway traffic

Kristen Baurain, Photographer
December 15, 2021
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[Photo] Editorial: Considering the cost of online speech

December 16, 2021
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[Photo] Paragon and Crier awarded Hoosier Star

Josephine Mittelberger, Business Manager
November 18, 2021
MEASURING UP Assembling his materials, Veer Jhaveri, sophomore, plans out his design in the lab. “I’m definitely looking forward to competing against other teams,” Veer said. “I want to see how my hard work measures up.”

[Photo] Science Olympiad prepares for team's first competition

November 18, 2021
TERRIFIC TOUCHDOWN Celebrating, Steve Mavrak, junior, throws his hands up after scoring a touchdown against Lowell.

[Photo] Football faces Hammond Central tomorrow, reflects on their postseason

October 28, 2021
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CULTIVATING CULTURE At their Oct. 21 meeting Jewish Culture Club members watch a presentation on Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

[Photo] JCC continues, plans for immersive meetings

Sofia Sanchez, Page Editor
October 25, 2021
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[Photo] Making an exit: Girls' Cross Country season ends after Semi-state

October 28, 2021
LOOSENING UP Dancing, running, jumping and stretching, Joey Hladek, sophomore, freshmen Charlie Ilijevski and Evvy Kikkert, and James Ferguson, junior, warm up on stage before beginning rehearsal. Theatre warms up as a group to prepare both their minds and bodies to get into character. “We just run through different acts (and) then we have a little powwow at the end,” James said.

[Photo] In the spotlight: theatre members rehearse and prepare for upcoming play, “Harvey”

Sofia Sanchez and Reena Alsakaji
September 14, 2021
HELPING HAND Visiting a freshmen MRT, Vanessa Vasquez and Annie Gilhooly, seniors, discuss opportunities within the school. Link Crew members use their MRT time to visit freshmen and sophomore MRTs to share information about the school.

[Photo] Link Crew visits freshman and sophomore MRTs, to last the entire school year

Atarah Israel and Reena Alsakaji
September 2, 2021
BEGINNING AN ERA CybersPatriot club members discuss upcoming competitions and plans with Mr. Popa, business teacher and the club's sponsor. "I jumped at the chance of participating in a true cyber/tech competition," Olivia Crescent, senior, said. "I'd like to help the club become more structured, succeed in competitions and set a precedent for future club members. They are lofty goals, but worth working towards."(Kristen Baurain)

[Photo] New CyberPatriot club to begin recruiting for cybersecurity competitions

Gage Hoekstra, PR Manager
August 30, 2021
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