Staff Editorial: Upperclassmen seek priority with tickets
March 1, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Staff Editorial
Snoball, one of the most popular dances for Stillwater students, took place on Jan. 20, with tickets sold out well before then. The dance was held at the JX Event Center, where the maximum capacity is 720 people, meaning tickets were limited to under one third of the student body. Because of this, som...
Changed access to Wellness Center raises questions
Max Kennedy, Distribution Reporter
February 23, 2018
Filed under Editorial
Alternative Copy Story by Max Kennedy The Wellness Center is a place within the high school for students to go if they are struggling with an emotional issues. However, many believe access to the wellness Center is limited and more students should be allowed access when they are struggling....
EIC Column: ALC part of school community
Hailey Willius, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2018
Filed under Editorial, EIC Column
The St. Croix Valley Area Learning Center (ALC) has been moved to the high school campus this year. With each school running on different time schedules, a complete change in building size and environment, ALC students are adjusting to the new environment. Having the two separate student bodies ...
Despite growing opposition, FCC passes repeal of Net Neutrality
Hannah Sween, Layout Editor
January 13, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Podcasts, Political Opinion
The internet is like a grocery store. It is full of all different kinds and qualities of foods and is open to all people. Grocery stores are set up like this because everyone needs and deserves open and equal access to food. The same goes for the internet, anyone with access to a computer can go any...
Adult advocate time redundant for seniors
Hannah Boardman, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Photo Slide Shows
Since flex time premiered at the beginning of the year, Adult Advocate days have been few and far between. The few there have been, however, have had specific activities for the senior class that differ from the rest of the grades. They have to do with planning for the future. They are geared towar...
Staff Editorial: Paying for Pony Activity Center generates pushback
December 22, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Showcase, Staff Editorial
This year, Stillwater Area High school opened its new multi-million dollar athletic facility, known as the Pony Activity Center (PAC). The new facilities - which include an indoor track, weight rooms, gymnastics and basketball gyms - had teams and individual athletes excited. It’s not hard to see...
EIC Column: non-athletes lettering in athletics, huge step forward
Linnea Phillips, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2017
Filed under Editorial, EIC Column
Varsity athletes have to have dedication, work ethic and sportsmanship to succeed in their sport. But not all students who letter in varsity sports even play the sports they letter in. Many students are turning to the alternative of volunteering with a team in a management position or assisting position t...
Freedom of speech under threat from gossip
Abby Banks, Print-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Political Opinion
Amidst heated debate about whether or not being politically correct is beneficial for society, a plague of people seem to be dreadfully misinformed on their First Amendment rights. Freedom of speech is freedom from government persecution - not the oft heard “This is America, so I can say what I wa...
Racial colorblindness, a secret enemy
Mira LaNasa, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Political Opinion
“I don’t see color” is not something a colored person wants to hear. Racial colorblindness is an attempt at proving one is not racist, but the term “racial colorblindness” is actually hurting, not helping. Sometimes, ignorance is not bliss. Racial colorblindness is a person refusing to acknowledge one’s ra...
Legalizing marijuana, smart and strategic
Paxton Watson, Podcast Reporter
December 6, 2017
Filed under Podcasts, Political Opinion
The legalization of marijuana has been an increasingly talked about topic in the United States. In fact, 29 states currently have laws encouraging the legalization of marijuana. Therefore, marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Marijuana was first recreationally used in the early 1900’s. It...
Trump’s new tax plan will ‘make America great again’
Luke Dickinson, Business Editor
December 4, 2017
Filed under Political Opinion
As promised by his campaign on Sept. 27, the Trump administration came out with a new tax plan. This new tax plan will change the tax brackets for income tax, double the standard deduction, but eliminate personal exemptions and lower the corporate tax rate. This new tax plan will be voted on No...
Trump travel ban replaced with extreme vetting, lacks clarity
Lilly Sample, Online Editor
December 3, 2017
Filed under Editorial
In recent months, the Trump Administration has started cracking down on immigration and refugees in a new way. President Trump rid the country of his latest travel ban back in September after numerous failed attempts, and instead settled for new restrictions and screening of all people trying to enter the United States. Over the course of Trump’s entire presidency people have been...