Minnesota, highest for political ad spending
Grant Erickson, Podcast Reporter
November 9, 2018
If Minnesotans have turned on the television at any point this month, they have almost certainly seen some of the many political advertisements bombarding them. They may have seen House candidate Dean Phillips comparing opponent Erik Paulsen’s elusiveness to that of Bigfoot. Alternatively, they may see...
‘A Star is Born’ tugs at heartstrings of viewers
Ellsa Ohmann, Layout Editor
November 7, 2018
“Jack: Can I tell you a secret? [Ally looks over to him] Jack: I think you might be a songwriter. And don't worry, I won't tell anybody. But I'm not very good at keeping secrets.” A Star Is Born starts off when booming rock star with severe alcohol abuse, Jack (Bradley Cooper), spots a young woma...
EIC Column: peer counseling program long overdue
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2018
With three deaths within three years in the Stillwater school district, the ISD 834 school board finally took the initiative to create a mental health program for middle and high school students. It's easy to feel unheard in our school district, but if there's any cause that's important for them to actually tun...
Economic classes should teach cryptocurrencies
Michael O'Gorman, Business Editor
November 4, 2018
The energy used to mine cryptocurrencies in 2017 was estimated to power Italy for half a year. Because of the controversy around cryptocurrencies using so much energy, they are frequently talked about in the news. With the impacts that cryptocurrencies are currently having on the world, it mak...
‘Halloween’ horror turns into a cliche bore
Gavan Townsend, Camera Editor
November 4, 2018
The original story of Michael Myers took place 40 years ago when he went on a killing spree in his hometown of Haddonfield, IL. Now, Myers is on the hunt again after he has broken out of prison in the new iteration of the Halloween series directed by David Gordon Green. The new sequel to the series is...
Speak up against hate speech
Annika Brown, Business Editor
November 3, 2018
An increasing concern in our country is hate speech. Hate speech is defined as speech that attacks a certain person or group because of their beliefs, race, or sexuality. Although it would be nearly impossible to control hate speech, if people are not combating it, in some ways they are accepting it. ...
Trump’s threat to revoke birthright citizen laws immature, impulsive
Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor
November 3, 2018
America is posed as a country of freedom, freedom formulated from the birth of the Constitution. Standing by our nation's morals has never been an issue, but now more than ever, our morals are being put through their paces. The rules and regulations in which our governmental ancestors handcrafted have be...
Woodbury’s new theater Alamo Drafthouse Cinema opens
Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor
November 2, 2018
As the lights dim and the smell of fresh food passes as the waiter walks by, the movie begins. At the entrance the bright lights of the Alamo light up. Inside the theater before the movie begins, the specially made previews for the movie starts. The Alamo is not the your typical theater. The Alam...
‘The Hate U Give’ exposes controversial message
Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter
October 31, 2018
The Hate U Give is a book and movie people are raving about. Many were very anxious when it came out on Oct. 19. It is a dramatic/thriller starring Amandla Stenberg, who is also known for her role as Rue in, The Hunger Games. The Hate U Give is about a young girl named Starr Carter who lives ...
Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation sparks uproar of support for Christine Blasey Ford
Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh, a Yale University graduate and former United States Circuit Judge, was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Oct. 6. This swearing in was preceded by sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford during the process of his confirmation. Ford’s allegations, whi...
Building entry times changed to increase security
October 27, 2018
As students walk towards the school doors ready to enter the building for the day, they are stopped when the door does not open and a staff member comes out to tell them they have to wait. The school policy, newly enforced this year, does not permit students to enter the building before 7:10 a.m....
Apple rolls out new iOS 12
Q.C. Huong, Editorial Cartoonist
October 24, 2018
Straight from Apple headquarters, the iOS 12 replaced the iOS 11.4 as the latest mobile operating system. While not as revolutionary as when Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, the iOS 12 brought new features and quality of life changes for Apple users. Released Sept. 17, the new iOS is defaul...