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Josiah Hill kicked off his campaign Feb. 5. He is running for State Senate to represent residents of District 39.

Josiah Hill makes a run for State Senate, District 39

John Franklin, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

English teacher Josiah Hill started his campaign for State Senate Jan. 31.  Hill will run for the District 39 seat currently held by Karin Housley, who has held the position since 2012. Hill,...

The school board met on Feb. 7 to hear a report on Taking Care of our Children, among other district-related agenda items. At the Feb. 11 school board retreat, members discussed goals and brainstormed ideas for the upcoming school year.

Superintendent Pontrelli addresses concerns of trust among board members

Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2019

"I’m well aware that three of you did go and talk to our lawyers, and I don’t believe that all of you are aware of that," Superintendent Denise Pontrelli said at the school board retreat Feb. 11. The...

The school board finalized more budget cuts on Feb. 21, finally balancing the deficit.

School board further reduces 2019-2020 budget to fill deficit, still does not comply with policy R 5.4

Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2019

During the 2017-2018 school year, the board fell into a $2.4 million deficit pit. Meetings to address the deficit began in early October, and are still continuing into late February. Being $2.4 million...

Students attended the Feb. 21 school board meeting to show support for Student Council Presidents representation at school board meetings.

Board meeting red-out: students stand in support of Student Council President representation

Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2019

Inspired by senior Isabella Portelli, Student Council Senior Officer, many students showed up in red to the Stillwater School Board meeting Feb. 21 to support student leader representation at board meetings....

Senior and Black Student Union Co-President Misikir Kebede introduces herself during the first Black History Month event, a Girls of Color panel focusing on the intersection of race and gender.

Black History Month represents growing community for students of color

Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2019

Black History Month saw different events celebrating the cultures of students of color. Via panels, showcases, dancing and culturally significant music played during passing time, Black Student Union and...

Student council members junior Lyxie Moosai and Jenna Yingling dress up for throwback day during BLAST week. Each day of the week offers a new theme to dress up for and show off school spirit.

Student council puts on BLAST week

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor February 22, 2019

BLAST week is a time for kindness put on by Student Council. This week takes place in Feb. because it is Black History Month and BLAST week helps celebrate and recognize the significance of being inclusive....

We have a Vikings football that has been signed by David Morgan. Were using a ticket system for the auction. So someone could buy a $1 ticket, and it could get drawn out and they would get that football for $1, chair of the event, Peggy Rantanen says. Other items in the silent auction included several movie night baskets complete with popcorn and candies, homemade quilts and other knitted goods, as well as toy baskets and home decor.

Retired educators hold first ever Sweetheart Ball for school safety

Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2019

The jazzy richness of a saxophone filled The Grand as a brother and sister danced together in a giggly, bumbling embrace. Parents, the jazz band, and attending adults looked on with cameras and smiles...

Lee Valsvik, Class of 1978, spoke at the Girl Power Event Feb. 5. She spoke about her career as a radio show host and her experiences on various morning news programs.

Stillwater alumni deliver success stories at Girl Power Event

Ben Jacobs, Podcast Reporter February 12, 2019

The Girl Power Event, which recently held its fourth annual event Feb. 5, works to show young women that their careers may not always follow the same path. It also shows that they can still find great...

Junior Sam Ek waits by the holiday tree in Lowell Park next to the lights display for the lights to turn on at 4 p.m. The lights will remain in Stillwater through March. Theres something that is added to the lights since the lights are free and the ice castles you had to pay to go, Ek adds.

Downtown’s colorful light tunnel attracts locals

Ben Jacobs, Podcast Reporter January 18, 2019

This winter, the ice castles that take shape in Lowell Park were missing. Construction took up the space and forced the ice castles to find a new location. To fix the lack of an attraction that Stillwater...

Student Council attends winter Snoball on Jan. 20, 2018. Student Council enjoyed the dance they worked so hard to create.

Winter semi-formal dazzles dance-goers

Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor January 17, 2019

Nothing brings a school together like a school dance. Putting on that dress that makes your eyes pop, slowly tugging the zipper fitting it tightly to your figure making you feel like a princess. Learning...

The 2018-19 Pony Possibility Night Tag-a-long allows students to write out their course plan prior to registration. The packet provides information on every class offered.

Pony Possibilities Night welcomes in-coming ninth graders

Dylan Stormoen, Copy Editor January 15, 2019

With the conclusion of the first semester, the 2019-2020 school year is becoming a topic of discussion. As class registration is coming up, current eighth graders have the opportunity to get an in-depth...

The Da Vinci Fest features drawings. Both the picture on the left, by junior Jordan Schmidt, and the picture on the right, by junior Lily Cichon, were submitted in the 2018 Da Vinci Fest. Both done in charcoal, Schmidts piece is a portrait of sophomore Abbie Garness, and Cichons piece portrays her parents.

Da Vinci Fest blends artistic passions in community

Elsa Persson, Online Editor January 12, 2019

One of the community's most special showcases of talent is coming around once again. This festival displays incredible art and science projects made by students in the Stillwater district, for which participants...

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