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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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'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...

The Weekend becomes 'Starboy' with album topping charts

The Weekend becomes ‘Starboy’ with album topping charts

Kaitlyn Launderville, Social Media Reporter January 10, 2017

Canadian R&B singer ,The Weeknd, blows up the charts on the Billboard 200 with his new album Starboy landing himself at No. 1 within a week. Starboy is the third largest debut of 2016 behind...

SAHS choir in front of the Ordway to record two songs for the NPR radio station on Sunday December 4th. Photos courtesy of Angela Mitchell.

NPR radio features CIS choir

Andria Barrett, Photographer January 8, 2017

Dec. 4 the College in the Schools, (CIS) choir was chosen to have two of their songs aired on the radio. The class traveled to the Ordway in St. Paul to record Tykus Tykus, a Lithuanian folk song by Vaclovas...

While students rehearse for auditions, Grif Sadow watches the talent of the musicians.

‘Pippin’: cast prepares for spring musical

Teagan Andrews, Copy Editor January 7, 2017

    Pippin the musical comes this spring 2017. The five time Tony Award winning musical will be put on by students this spring in the auditorium. Auditions took place on Dec. 8 and...

The young actors and actresses perform their sketch on stage in the auditorium. "I think the more you do something, the more comfortable and confident and easier it gets, although it’s always a process, so you’re always learning." Sadow said.

Second year of improv progressing with hardwork

Aaron Yang, Online Editor December 5, 2016

In only its first year, the Stillwater Improv Troupe has shined their light on many students throughout the year. Now that this year has started, the Stillwater Improv Troupe is looking forward to...

“The 39 Steps” was put on at Stillwater Junior High School Nov. 17-19. The play used little set decoration to aide in the performance “It allowed more opportunities for the actors to convey a comedic tone without relying on a set and props,” Larkins says.

Importance in theater rises above actors onstage

Ben Wicklund, Social Media Reporter December 5, 2016

"All human happiness or misery takes the form of action," Greek philosopher Aristotle said in his famous Poetics. The ability to represent the thoughts and feelings of beings other than oneself in...

Senior Mckenzie Brady dances as the sugar plum fairy on stage. The sugar plum fairy seems to come out of nowhere to dance in the spotlight in the last few moments of the ballet and is a favorite among ballerinas.

Another holiday, another famous ‘Nutcracker’ production

Andria Barrett, Photographer December 5, 2016

For 27 years and counting, the St. Croix Ballet is putting on another year of the classical Nutcracker ballet. The ballerinas range in age from three years old to seniors in high school, but adults...

‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’, positive audience response

Mason Urban, Social Media Reporter December 4, 2016

The movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling, directed by David Yates, was released on Nov. 18 and has gotten mostly positive reviews so far. The movie takes place in 1926 New...

Dr. Strange ties philosophical questions to action

Dr. Strange ties philosophical questions to action

Linnea Phillips, Layout Editor November 16, 2016

A new Marvel movie brings about the feelings of excitement that a child gets when opening a birthday present. They have no idea what to expect, but they know, no matter what it is, they are going to...

Ouija truly displays 'Origin of Evil' in new movie

Ouija truly displays ‘Origin of Evil’ in new movie

Ellie Faeth, Copy Editor November 14, 2016

For horror film fanatics and Halloween lovers, Ouija: Origin of Evil is the perfect movie. The first Ouija movie came out on Oct. 24, 2014 and two years later Ouija: Origin of Evil followed on Oct....

The Shire opened in June and since then has grown to involve more students and teachers from the community. "This is a place for people who love to write creatively and story tell to come and take classes that will enrich them in their skill set with story telling and writing. It’s both nurturing writing skills and connecting writers with each other, mentors and authors to help them develop their craft," Stephani Atkins says.

Shire Literary Center encourages more writing among teens

Emma Clarkowski, Student Playlist Editor November 12, 2016

If you are ready to take your writing to the next level, then you should look into the Shire Literary center. The Center is a helpful learning center for kids in 6-12 grade. The Shire Literary Center...

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