The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
The official student-run news publication of Edina High School.

Edina Zephyrus
NEWS
Edina High School parking permit updates for 2026-27
Edina High School parking permit updates for 2026-27
Liam Hart, segment producer • May 10, 2026

Cellist and author of "The Cello Still Sings" Janet Horvath spoke at the annual Days of Remembrance event in Edina.
Holocaust Days of Remembrance hosts cellist and author Janet Horvath
May 1, 2026
Students made signs to protest the United States' involvement in the war against Iran.
Edina High School students walk out to protest U.S. involvement in Iran war
April 18, 2026
School Store Specialist Ronald Jenkins manages the school store and organizes promotional material for Edina High School.
Interview with Staff: Ronald Jenkins
April 9, 2026
Due to the locations of Fire Station 1 and 2 in Edina, response times to the Morningside neighborhood have been higher than national average.
Morningside residents call for change in the Edina Fire Department
April 9, 2026
After the Mexican government killed the drug lord "El Mencho," cartels such as the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG began fighting over trafficking roots, leading to chaos in the region. Courtesy of La Prensa Gráfica Noticias de El Salvador.
El Mencho’s death and the future of Mexican cartels
April 9, 2026
FEATURES
After more than a decade of work at Edina High School, Lisa Petersen is retiring as Copy Center Clerk.
Tests, worksheets, and posters: Lisa Petersen’s last copy at EHS
Alexander T, online manager • May 19, 2026

Lisa Petersen is retiring as Copy Center Clerk and Office Assistant. Having spent 12 years working at Edina High School, Petersen is retiring as all of her daughters have...

“They locked me out of the building.”
Leon Situ, design editor
May 19, 2026
“No... it’s still not the color I want.”
Lynn-Clara Tun, editor-in-chief
May 19, 2026
“I don’t do catchphrases.”
Karissa Cheng, managing editor
May 19, 2026
The nonprofit Unlocking Young Minds held a supply distribution day for the Nobel Academy. Courtesy of Rishi Shah.
Student-led nonprofits struggle to survive with departing seniors
May 19, 2026
STUDENT LIFE
Attack on the sack: Varsity Sackers hack against the ban
Sabrine Bahi and Corinne Kreider • May 21, 2026

What’s that? It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a hacky sack soaring through...

Making friends while pursuing alternative post-secondary paths
May 19, 2026
The Edina High School class of 2026 is inching closer and closer to their high school graduation. Courtesy of Sarah Kiel.
Elementary school teachers wish a sweet senior send-off
May 19, 2026
Dream vs. Degree: the class of 2026 evolution
Dream vs. Degree: the class of 2026 evolution
May 19, 2026
CULTURE
Many Lady Gaga fans attended the Mayhem Ball at the Grand Casino Arena.
Lady Gaga takes on St. Paul in a theatrical show unlike any other
Luke Safranski, section editor • May 18, 2026

“This is a Manifesto of Mayhem” was the opening line to Lady Gaga’s...

The increased usage of AI in recent years has resulted in numerous environmental harms.
Scroll, consume, repeat: The not so hidden cost of viral AI entertainment
April 23, 2026
The 2026 award season brought many cultural shifts and significant breakthroughs.
Diverse firsts at the 2026 Oscars
April 9, 2026
On Bernardo Soares and other lonely males
April 9, 2026
TRENDING
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a soap dispenser not responding to darker skin colors

What “racist” soap dispensers reveal about the inequities in the public health tech industry

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Attack on the sack: Varsity Sackers hack against the ban

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After more than a decade of work at Edina High School, Lisa Petersen is retiring as Copy Center Clerk.

Tests, worksheets, and posters: Lisa Petersen’s last copy at EHS

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Edina Boys' Basketball Junior Captain Vincent Cronin averages over 20 points per game as Edina's leading scorer. Courtesy of Brennan Schachtner / @brennansphoto

Dunking with dedication and drive

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The Tough Like Tighe foundation has distributed yard signs as a support for their cause all throughout Edina and neighboring cities.

Tough Like Tighe foundation created to fight cancer, immortalize EHS student

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A more sanitized Halloween experience makes for a night of mediocre scares

The tragic death of ValleySCARE

MULTIMEDIA
Edina forms new Girls’ Flag Football team
Thomas Flynn and Mack Swenson • May 20, 2026

lightened for print
Can you find all ten Zogs?
May 19, 2026
Where does the senior slide end?
Where does the senior slide end?
May 19, 2026
Dream vs. Degree: the class of 2026 evolution
Dream vs. Degree: the class of 2026 evolution
May 19, 2026
PRINT ARCHIVE
EDITORIAL
The United States has been struggling with press freedom, with many journalists being denied access to Pentagon Facilities Alternative Credentials (PFACs).
The Pentagon is a masterclass in killing journalism
Editorial Board • April 9, 2026
SPORTS
OPINION
Protein: The bulk of the problem
Sonali Krishnan, section editor • May 21, 2026

Even in our very own vending machines, Kodiak bars have a giant “7g protein” slapped on the wrapper. High-protein recipes have taken over the media,...

LinkedIn is not helping you find jobs; it is helping third parties get your information.
Delete your LinkedIn account now
May 19, 2026
Many seniors find themselves with less school-related stress following college decisions.
This article was a week overdue: Discussing the senior slide
May 19, 2026
Students struggled to focus with MCA week's 2-hour "superblock" days.
Superblocks, more like stupid blocks
May 1, 2026
AI integration into government programs and social media platforms has led to concern for the future of technology.
Peter Thiel and Trump’s new deal: Palantir and you
April 9, 2026
MEET THE STAFF
Mack Swenson
Mack Swenson
broadcast reporter

Mack Swenson (he/him) is a Junior who is excited to be apart of the new broadcast team. Mack is a devoted fan to sports and loves to play Golf too. When he isn’t doing homework or hanging out with friends he enjoys video games like Madden, CFB, and NBA 2k. He is really excited to cover all things Edina...