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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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Lexi Villalobos

Lexi Villalobos, Deadline Manager

Hi! My name is Lexi and a senior at MHS. As of this year, I am the deadline manager along with being the co-editor! I love fall, listening to music, and playing sims 4.

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From Patch to Porch: Reviewing different types of kits to transform a plain pumpkin and elevate your Halloween

Lexi Villalobos, Deadline Manager
October 25, 2024
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[Photo] Infocus: Presidential timeline

October 25, 2024
Photo illustrations by Damien Salahieh. Original photos attributed to Nikolas Liepins & Kathy Fang via Flickr.

“It’s not enough to vote, you have to vote well.”

Emily Dywan and Lexi Villalobos
October 17, 2024
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[Photo] Feeding your feed: Guest columnist

Isaiah Brundige, Guest Columnist
October 17, 2024

Caught in the mustang spirit: Munster moments leading up to homecoming

Lexi Villalobos, Deadline Manager
September 26, 2024
PRESENTATION MODE Advocating their platform, seniors Jude Jimenez and Asha Patel present their program, “Sprout” to Leigh Ann Westland’s tutorial class. “It was a great opportunity to expand our initiative and gain outreach,” Jimenez said.

Turning ideas into impact: student created website offering tips, tools & assistance financially and economically

Lexi Villalobos, Deadline Manager
September 26, 2024
PULL UP A CHAIR Sitting on the desk, Ms. Alexandra Sulewski, discusses interview techniques with a student.

[Photo] Welcome aboard: MHS introduces 12 new staff members

August 26, 2024
I NEED A HERO Getting in position, junior Lucy Salazar and seniors Delaney Craig and Ari Jamerson rehearse for the Munster Theater Club’s spring musical, Footloose. “The fact that there’s a lot of dancing motivates and encourages me to have a lot of fun and put my all into it.” Ari said.

Get ready to cut loose: MTC prepares for their spring musical

Lexi Villalobos, Photographer
April 18, 2024
LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE In front of Munster High School, Aubrie Gerstenberg watches her older sister, Emilie Gerstenberg, senior, enter the school that she will attend in ten years. The sisters are twelve years apart from each other.

[Photo] In 10 years: What will life look like?

May 1, 2024
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[Photo] On a high note: In honor of Music in Our Schools Month, Crier highlights student musicians and theatre students

Lauren Hoogeveen and Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy
March 14, 2024
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[Photo] More media: With this week being scholastic journalism week, Crier highlights other MHS media sources

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Deadline Manager
February 20, 2024
METAL MEETS MILL While using the vertical mill in the fab lab, Muaaz Shareef, senior, looks closely at a piece of metal that he surfaces down. The mill is very precise when taking away unwanted material, making the perfect part needed for this year’s robot. “It’s very good about creating and giving you creative freedom and liberties over everything,” Muaaz said.

[Photo] Getting the gears turning: Robotics prepares for district competition March 1-3

Emily Dywan, Story Editor
February 20, 2024
PIECE BY PIECE Bringing in a power box to the PLTW classes, Mr. Josh Collier, engineering teacher, disassembles it to show the wiring compartments.

[Photo] Fresh faces: MHS welcomes three new staff members

Emily Dywan, Story Editor
January 31, 2024
The things that stick with me: Students showcase their decorated reusable water bottles as the Stanley cup grows in popularity

The things that stick with me: Students showcase their decorated reusable water bottles as the Stanley cup grows in popularity

Marianna Young, Lexi Villalobos, Gabriella Van Horne, and Emma Starkey
January 31, 2024
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[Photo] Column: MAPPA Mistakes

Karla Aguilar, Photographer
December 15, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Tis the season to be crafty: Crier staffers share homemade gift ideas

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy and Kylee Barnes
December 15, 2023
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[Photo] Added to cart: With holiday shopping in season, MHS relays concerns between ethics and consumerism online

Lauren Hoogeveen and Emily Dywan
December 13, 2023
TWIRLING AROUND Perfecting turns in the jazz routine while surrounded by her teammates, Sam Bleza, junior, focuses on herself in the mirror to maintain her balance. The routine will be performed at the showcase along with the pom and game day dances. “This routine brings in different dynamics and movement that challenges our team,” Bleza said.

[Photo] Taking the floor: Dance prepares for showcase Nov. 29

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Deadline Manager
November 20, 2023
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Apology accepted?: Crier staffers review YouTubers’ apology videos

Lexi Villalobos and Zoe Clark
November 16, 2023
ABOUT GWEN Gwen Davies, senior, has never worn a store bought costume. Taking inspiration from her theater director mother’s handiwork, she has a huge history of fantastic, detail-filled costumes. “My mom always had me do the easy parts when I was a kid,” Gwen said. “It was as simple as ‘oh, hold this down as the glue dries.’ As I got older, I got a hold of my own glue gun.” Bowls. Vases. Plungers. Gwen expresses how she recycles old products to utilize for her costumes and props. “You walk around in a place full of material ask yourself if you can use any of these shapes,” she said. “Five Below, Dollar Store, thrift stores—it’s just a matter of thinking creatively.”

[Photo] Through each thread: Student designers share their Halloween DIYs

Kylee Barnes, Page Editor
October 26, 2023
Column: Young at heart

Column: Young at heart

Lexi Villalobos, Photographer
October 26, 2023
Drink it or drop it: Crier's take on fall drinks from three local locations

Drink it or drop it: Crier’s take on fall drinks from three local locations

Dorothy Lakshmanamurthy, Kylee Barnes, Emily Dywan, Marianna Young, and Lexi Villalobos
September 29, 2023
SKETCHING IT OUT Focusing on the roof, Lauren Husum, sophomore sketches out an ocean scenery while Ava Walker, sophomore watches. This year’s sophomore house theme is under the sea.

[Photo] Building with buddies: CEC builds Homecoming houses

Gabriella Van Horne, Page Editor
September 27, 2023
TENNIS FINESSE At practice, Michael Fesko, senior, prepares to rebound the ball back to Coach Spohr. Fesko states that, “Everytime I go to play a match my personal goal is to find a way to win, help out the team, and to win as many matches as I can.” “Our team slogan is ‘Now or Never’, as we have a lot of seniors, so we are aiming to accomplish a lot for our last season together.” Fesko finishes by saying, “I want to give everything I have to this last year so I can look back with no regrets when I am done.” (photo by marianna young)

Keep the ball rolling: Fall sports gallery

Lexi Villalobos, Marianna Young, John Kullerstrand, Aaron Alvarez, and Heidy Sanchez
August 30, 2023
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Lexi Villalobos, Photographer
April 20, 2023
IN A CHEERFUL MOOD Standing in formation, from left to right, sophomores Scarlett Mrvan and Nadia Pierre-Auguste and juniors Morgan Samuel and Kiki Petrovic prepare to cheer at the Boys’ Basketball Sectional game. “I love performing at the games,” Petrovic said. “The energy of the student section creates an exciting environment and helps boost overall morale.”

[Photo] Cheer prepares for nationals

Lauren Hoogeveen, Story Editor
March 14, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Inclusive, not encouraged’: In honor of Women’s History Month, women athletes share their stories

Josephine Zangrilli, Photographer
March 14, 2023
GETTING IN THE GROOVE During their pom routine, Sam Bleza, sophomore, and Sara Progler, senior, practice their moves for Nationals. “Running the routine with weights is never easy, but I know it’ll make my dancing better in the future,” Bleza said. (photo by lexi villalobos)

[Photo] Taking the final bow: Varsity Dance heads off to Nationals March 1

Emily Dywan, Page Editor
February 23, 2023
NEW AND IMPROVED Now on new modern shelves, books are ready to be checked out. The different genres are displayed at the top of the shelves.

Opening a new chapter: An update on the Media Center’s renovation, resources are now accessible for all students

Lexi Villalobos, Page Editor
January 25, 2023
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