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 yet to be sorted, the group agreed it was the best idea. Then on May 8, Governor Walz signed an exec...
Even though tough times are crushing performing arts, they still manage to spread good
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020
No one had prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, least of all performing arts venues. Because of social-distancing constraints, operatic and classical orchestras around the globe have stopped performances and ask for donations to help keep the music afloat. Even long-standing, world-class orchestras have...
Teens saving for college suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Sam Elletson, Podcast Reporter
May 11, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many teens who were actively saving for college are now unemployed. The pandemic changed their financial plan greatly. Minnesota offers an unemployment benefit except it is only applicable to people who have held a job for a period over five years, which makes it especially...
Summer will change due to COVID-19
Mia Lucido, Distribution Editor
May 10, 2020
This summer will not look the same because of COVID-19. Nobody knows when the pandemic will be over, but it is expected to go through the summer. For many people, especially students, summer is the time to go outside, travel and be with friends and family. As of now, a lot of summer activities like s...
New and interesting hobbies people are picking up during stay at home
Anthony Toscano, Social Media Editor
May 9, 2020
If you are one of the thousands of people who have been asked to quarantine during the Coronavirus outbreak, you have most likely just found yourself with a drastically new way of life. Most people are not going out as much as you used to. Unless you need something from the store, you are probably s...
Non essential businesses remain open despite public opposition
Elle Guggenberger, Graphics Editor
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 has unfortunately impacted thousands of Minnesota families in just a few short weeks. Immediately following Governor Tim Walz’s state-wide stay-at-home order, non-essential businesses were temporarily shut down leaving parents forced out of work and left to file for unemployment. Some bus...
Youth group aims to aid struggling students through faith
William Raymond, Podcast Reporter
May 3, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the lives of religious followers. The nonprofit, Christian organization Young Life aims to assist their members. The program is working with their youth groups to give support to students by different forms of social distancing and distance worshipping. The goal of the group ...
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, there are two options for the sale: an online order form with a pick up time or a small sale in the c...
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 stimulus checks for citizens who are severely affected by the pandemic. The stimulus bill was signed into law on March 27, it consists of $2.2 trill...
Global pandemic takes toll on nonprofit organizations
Paige Sanders, Photography Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
With unemployment rates through the roof, thousands hospitalized and businesses temporarily shut down, everyone, everywhere is being affected by COVID-19. Nonprofit organizations are highly affected from the pandemic as they are struggling to raise money, and overall trying to keep their organization runn...
Social distancing necessary for progress
Julia Bennett, Social Media Editor-in-Chief
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the way many people live their day-to-day lives. While it may be difficult, the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to social distance as much as possible. Unnecessary contact with others will continue the spread of the virus and further alter the road to norma...
Possibilities to create prom alternative
Natalie Williams, Photography Editor
May 1, 2020
As COVID-19 rips throughout the world, the cancellation and delayment of events are an everyday occurance. However, the cancellation of one occasion is devastating teenagers around Minnesota. One of the most looked forward to events every year, prom, is cancelled. All year, juniors and seniors in hig...