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The Mustang Journal



Spreading Myself Thin
Oh dear, what is this feeling? If you’re like me—have ever attempted to conquer the world in one night (metaphorically speaking, of course)—you are likely spreading yourself thin. I cannot bear to see anyone suffer in the same way as me, so this article serves as a warning to those who are just a bit too ambitious. I have tried many duties and chased after countless ideas. However, these efforts don’t often go very far, except for in my mind’s fantasies. I would think, “hey,
Garrett Bice
May 182 min read


How Monster Builds Real Complexity Through Contrast
One of my favorite, if not favorite, psychological thriller stories I’ve come across is Naoki Urasawa’s Monster. The main story of Monster follows Dr. Tenma in post-Cold War Germany, the history and context of Germany in this period is crucial to understanding the story as well, but I am trying to avoid any big spoilers. But one of the reasons why Monster is so great is that it takes its time to full develop practically every character in the story, even minor characters are
Jazmin Heckelman
May 84 min read


How Cats are Killing Our Ecosystems
Invasive species are a serious problem for the environment. They are animals or plants that are not native to a certain area and can cause significant harm. Invasive species can negatively impact the environment, the economy, and even human health. One major issue is that they can wipe out native species by eating them, competing with them for food and water, or spreading diseases. This weakens ecosystems and can even cause some species to disappear permanently. For example,
Jazmin Heckelman
May 73 min read


AP Exams: What to Look Out For
AP exams are coming up in May, so let’s take a look at what information students need to know. What to Bring Key essentials to bring are your school-issued ID, a fully charged laptop with lockdown browser, laptop charger, AP approved calculator, a black or blue pen, a wooden pencil. Optional items to bring are one clear water bottle without the label and 1-2 small snacks to eat during the exam break. If a portion of your exam is on paper also remember to bring your AP Labels.
Abby Cruz
May 72 min read


Are Sentinels the Best Team in NA?
North American VALORANT is arguably the weakest it’s ever been. Despite two top 4 finishes from G2 Esports and NRG at Masters Santiago just a month ago, both teams are 1-2 in Stage 1 as of Week 3, and need to win out on their last two games to qualify for playoffs. In fact, the only NA team with a positive record halfway through the group stage is… Sentinels? After a less-than-stellar 9th-10th finish in Americas Kickoff, Sentinels retooled their roster, starting with letting
Tensae Aleligne
May 72 min read



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