Christmas, a time of the year where love and cheer is being spread, although one student is spreading that more than usual. Kallie Quist, a Christmas loving senior, has been celebrating "Quistmas" for...
The 4-0 varsity hockey team got out to an amazing start with a huge win 6-5 over Lakeville North, the defending state champions. The team has a solid offensive structure, clearly demonstrated against Lakeville....
This year, video game club was started and hopes to attract students. The club was started by freshman Ryan Olds and sophomore Andrew Barton. In addition, it is supervised by biology teacher, Stacy...
Nick Carlson, Read and Watch Editor
• November 20, 2015
Tap. Tap tap tap. Tappity tap tappity tap. To senior Devin Wessels, these are not just random noises but the start of something he loves. Music is Wessels’ passion and ever since he was a kid he...
The average student is generally compiled with heavy loads of stress, it's inevitable. It is more common than not to see a high school student stressing over something like school, extracurricular...
James Thomson, Read and Watch Camera Editor
• October 20, 2015
Military Zombie Hunt is a paintball game that occurs at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Customers get to ride in the back of military grade trucks while firing paintballs at oncoming "zombies."
Military...
Tyler Hagberg, Online Editor-In-Chief
• May 12, 2015
The bright orange clay pigeon flies over their heads as senior Erich Korth is at the ready to take fire with his 12-gauge shotgun.
Korth has a direct hit, tiny shards fall to the ground into a field.
He...
Taysha Hein went to the doctor thinking she had the flu, but instead was diagnosed with Leukemia. Taysha's friends back at Afton-Lakeland Elementary School wanted to help her in any way that they could....
There is writing on the whiteboard. It is illegible, but the 12 people in the room stare at it with intent, somehow able to decipher the lines and circles. A girl writes a second set of lines on the board,...
Joey Costa, Advertising Editor
• February 25, 2015
In people's minds, all-state in any sport is a huge achievement. This is also true for the music department and all the students. Just like throwing the ball or whacking a puck, playing the strings is...
February has long been a time of romance. It is the month associated with Valentine's Day.
While some would believe that this holiday honors only typical couples, the tides are turning as far as the...
On Sunday afternoons at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a group of snowshoers may be found exploring the great outdoors, enjoying all winter has to offer, while learning about the ancient art form of snowshoeing.
From...
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