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The push to ban assault rifles is critical as mass shootings increase by the day as seen in this graphic. Data from gunviolencearchive.org

Legislators pushed to ban assault rifles

Paige Van Duyne, Broadcast Editor February 27, 2023

Legislators are facing pressure to ban assault rifles in the United States. With a rising number of shootings, the push is crucial.  Following the two mass shootings in California this past January,...

Junior Student Council members sell tickets for serenades during lunch.

Groups assemble for annual Valentine’s Day serenades

Gabrielle Knowlan, Photographer and Copy Editor February 23, 2022

Different musical groups around the school are assembling to help spread the love this Valentine’s Day through serenades. Students send these serenades as a way to express their appreciation for each...

40 Student Council members meet in the main rotunda for their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Freshmen inducted to student council

Brooke Elfert, Business Editor and Copy Editor November 18, 2021

Freshmen anxiously awaited results of their Student Council election Oct. 19, 2020. Results were posted to Instagram to announce the six freshmen who were inducted by popular vote of their peers. Each...

Junior student council members Keira Jelinek and Ellie Burg decorate the main courtyard for the dance. They added streamers and backdrops to make the dance feel normal again, even with being hosted outdoors.

Student council plans Homecoming dance with COVID

Gabrielle Knowlan, Photographer and Copy Editor October 4, 2021

Even with COVID-19 restrictions, the Student Council this year worked to provide students with some normalcy again by returning the homecoming dance. This year's dance was hosted outdoors in the school's...

Junior Ella Spitzer is working on online ACT preparation courses over Zoom.

COVID-19 forces students to go about ACT testing in unique way

Elizabeth Hartner, Photography Editor January 28, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, juniors and seniors are struggling to complete their ACT tests. Last spring, many tests were canceled, leaving students worried about when they would be able to take the ACT. ...

On Oct. 27, the theater was empty because students were rehearsing their plays online over Zoom. They have to do this so students and teacher stay safe, because of COVID-19.

Theater continues to perform despite COVID-19

Kady Peltier and Kiera Rivers, Layout Editor and Photo Editor December 1, 2020

COVID-19, new guidelines this year are affecting the way theater is conducted. These further adjustments come with many new challenges, for example, finding plays that can be recorded without the worry...

Junior Alwyn Malinis works on history notes on his computer while reading the online textbook on his phone. Due to online learning, it is not uncommon for students to have to use multiple devices to complete their work.

Covid 19 forces Online learning making students and teachers reliance more on technology.

Carter Stratmann, Social Media Editor October 31, 2020

Since the start of the 2020 school year, students and teachers have relied heavily on technology to complete work as a result of the e-learning system put in place to combat the spread of COVID-19. Ever...

Newspaper editors-in-chief John Franklin and Hazel Flock gather on a final Zoom call. They dressed up in their cap and gown to signify the virtual graduation.

Stillwater moves to online graduation

Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief May 30, 2020

After weeks of planning, the Stillwater Graduation Committee finally came to an tentative agreement for hosting this year’s graduation at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Although the planning had...

The SAHS greenhouse is full of plants that are ready to sell. You can purchase these plants at a social distancing sale on May 8 or 9.

Extraordinary staff and students make FFA plant sale happen

Brianne Johnson, Layout Editor May 2, 2020

Like many things the FFA Plant Sale has had some changes thanks to coronavirus (COVID-19) The annual FFA plant sale is still going to happen thanks to some extraordinary staff and students. This year,...

Around 80-85 percent of Americans qualify for federal stimulus checks. These checks hope to provide financial security for those struggling to stay afloat.

Stimulus bill signed to help struggling economy

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2020

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began many people are out of work or working from home. This has severely impacted the United States and world economy. Due to this, Congress has conducted a bill to provide...

Workers assemble the newly-created open source design face shield for surgeons across the country. Many companies such as Ford have transformed their production to making PPE as it is critically needed.

Wyffels dad’s company transforms into PPE maker, distributor

Mairin Torgerson, Photographer April 29, 2020

As COVID-19 rages across the country, life has changed as people knew it. Some of the most affected include business owners who have had to shut down and lose income that keep their businesses alive. Whereas...

Sophomore Madelyn Puhrmann practices her violin at home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all musicians are forced to stay home and practice alone, making coordination between the members of the entire music group difficult.

COVID-19 closures force music auditions online

Austin Fierro, Online Editor April 25, 2020

Following the stay at home order by Governor Tim Walz, all public schools were asked to close until May 4. This caused many school-sanctioned activities to be modified or canceled, including music auditions....

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