BY ELLA HENNING

When junior Ali Molski received her temps, she learned that she would most likely be driving her mother’s old Toyota minivan.

“My parents decided to buy my mom a new car,” states Molski, “and they wanted me to have the van. I wasn’t exactly completely on board with this idea.”

While the image of a minivan may conjure up thoughts of soccer moms and car seats, some students at MHS drive the vehicles to school every day. Their opinions on the matter, however, somewhat vary.

For Molski and other students at MHS, the idea of driving a minivan is a scary thought.

“I put so much effort into NOT becoming my mother, why would I willingly forfeit this personal struggle within myself and drive her car?” says Molski with a laugh.

Luckily for Molski, she is able to drive a smaller car.

“My parents were nice enough to let me drive a different car that doesnt scream: ‘mom,’” says Molski.

Other students have kinder views on the subject. Senior Nate Wagner often drives his mother’s minivan to school.

“I drive the minivan to school sometimes, and when I’m hanging out with friends,” says Wagner. “I’m not in love with the car, but I certainly don’t hate it.”

The extra row of seats is a plus to Wagner.

“I like driving the minivan when I’m out with friends,” he says. “I can fit more people and it definitely has some swag.”