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Students take part in a professional film

Alexandra Ewing, Video Field Reporter October 31, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/120801061900816/videos/130314107616178/ Being part of a movie is something most people can only imagine. For seniors Flora-Sherr Nelson, Emma Atkins, Lee Menzel and Ivy Lariviere,...

Shire Literary Center gives haunted trolley tours

Shire Literary Center gives haunted trolley tours

Alyssa Bump, Social Media Editor October 24, 2017

Alternative Copy Story by Alyssa Bump This year in downtown Stillwater, the Shire Literary Center and Zephyr Theater, are giving haunted trolly tours. Most people don't plan on taking the tour, but...

Theater department prepares for performance Grease

Theater department prepares for performance ‘Grease’

Sophia Jensen, Editorial Cartoonist Editor October 21, 2017

Grease is the first musical theater production of the school year. The performance involves a variety of students, such as the male and female leads. The performance runs Oct. 13-15 and Oct. 26-29...

Vogel looks over her lines within her practice binder. “I’m glad we’re doing Grease. I think the whole cast is having fun with it,” Vogel says. Students are smiling and their energy and excitement can be felt during practice. The show will be a lot of fun to watch.

Sophie Vogel stars in ‘Grease’

Mira LaNasa, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2017

Senior Sophie Vogel’s day begins at 6:10 a.m., and ends later than 12 a.m. She wakes up, goes to school, orchestra, work, rehearsal and finally home to study and do homework. All of this work is...

Colin Campbell and the Shackletons reveal their favorite songs

Colin Campbell and the Shackletons reveal their favorite songs

Tess Schoenborn, Online Editor October 18, 2017

Alternative Copy Story by Tess Schoenborn Colin Campbell and the Shackletons are a local band that have become popular in the Twin Cities.  The members of the band are brothers and they have had one...

Soundest festival shows exciting lineup

Soundest festival shows exciting lineup

Maddy Baker, Copy Editor May 10, 2017

The time has come when the nation decides to hold all types of festivals in multiple states across the country. Some of the more notable ones include Coachella, Lollapalooza and Ultra Music Festival. Now...

There is a lot to do at the Big Thrill Factory and it is a great way to be active.“My favorite thing there was the Time Challenge and Go Karts. But I think my cousins liked the laser tag the best. Overall my cousins and I really enjoyed it and all of its variety, said senior Chelaina Daniels.

Big fun at Big Thrill Factory

Valeria Gonzalez, Layout Editor May 8, 2017

Are you hungry for some fun? Get ready to be amazed by the Big Thrill Factory (BTF) that just opened it’s second location in Oakland, Minn.  BTF is a place that offers games from a go-kart track...

Teacher Abby Brown always give the students advice before they go on stage for the first performance, “Take a deep breathe, focus on your character, have fun, and remember that everyone that’s here loves and supports you.”

Sixth graders suit up for ‘The Lion King’

Hannah Boardman, Layout Editor May 6, 2017

For many Marine Elementary students, the sixth grade play is a time honored tradition. Students look forward to it over their entire career at the school, and once they reach the second semester of...

The Fate of the Furious kills box office

‘The Fate of the Furious’ kills box office

Ava De Jonge, In Studio Photo Editor May 4, 2017

“The Fate of the Furious” should be awarded for the best comedy of this year, but filmmakers probably did not intend for it to be that way. Surprisingly enough, this movie still had enough gas...

Black Dog Cafe offers diversity of local artist, great food

Black Dog Cafe offers diversity of local artist, great food

Ava De Jonge, In Studio Video Editor February 16, 2017

Many students are tired of the same restaurants around Stillwater. Students want an affordable and an artistic place to go hang out or eat. A centerpiece of Saint Paul and the Lowertown neighborhood, the...

Hidden figures brings untold true story to life

‘Hidden figures’ brings untold true story to life

Maya Aflakpi, Copy Editor February 14, 2017

The movie Hidden Figures is a truly inspiring story for people of all ages. It is directed by Theodore Melfi and was at the top of the box office for two weeks. Hidden Figures was released on Dec....

Battle of the Bands plays to enthusiastic crowds

Battle of the Bands plays to enthusiastic crowds

Nicholas Gag, Social Media Editor February 10, 2017

It is that time of the year again. The Battle of the Bands took place on Feb. 3. Several bands are prepared for this competition. It shows friends, family and the community just how hard they have...

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