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A decorated bomber jacket from the 80s or 90s.  “Quite a few stores have the clothes that are in right now, but the real cheap and actually old trends are in the thrift stores,” tells Sitz.

Old fashion trends, trending now

Valerie Silbernick, Social Media Reporter November 30, 2016

Clothing trends have greatly changed over time, but while some are coming back, others die forever. A few of the trends that have some back are chokers, Doc Martens, and button down jean skirts. Many...

Sense of touch, an important sense to athletes

Sense of touch, an important sense to athletes

Lauren Gella, Social Media Reporter November 16, 2016

The five senses (smell, touch, sight, hearing, taste) are all extremely crucial to humans living their life with the highest level of alertness and awareness as possible. However, some senses are more...

The iconic Commander building that Tin Bins is located in. The original tower was built in 1898 and is one of Stillwater most iconic buildings. “It makes the space really interesting and I think it’s utilized very well! The unique location, history and space combine to make it a staple in our community” Cat Clements says.

Coffee shops battle for best ‘study spot’

Payton Filipiak, Online Editor November 6, 2016

Nothing goes together better than long nights of studying and a cup of hot coffee or cocoa. That combination can be found frequently at the many coffee shops in Stillwater. Coffee shops have become...

Another view of the boom site downtown Stillwater. Great view of the water and of Wisconsin. "The boom site is a chance to explore the unknown of Stillwater," David Leintz said.

Local attractions provide fall opportunities

Katie Freichels, Photographer November 5, 2016

Fall is the time of year where outdoor activities are a must. It is a great chance to walk around and enjoy the view of all the reds, oranges and yellows. Stillwater residents live in a town where...

Students becoming a bigger part of community service

Students becoming a bigger part of community service

Lauren Gella, Social Media Reporter October 12, 2016

Over the years, students participating in volunteer work through community service has been a great way for students to help out their community while learning what volunteer work is really about and bringing...

Ninth grade transition offers innovative ideas

Ninth grade transition offers innovative ideas

Ebbie Benson, Copy Editor October 11, 2016

Beginning fall of 2017, more than 700 freshmen within the district will attend the high school for the first time. It is a big change from what everyone is used to, and adjustments will need to be...

Meyer's morning advisory class meets to kick the day off. "It's what the school makes it. If the school makes it a valuable piece of the curriculum, it becomes a valuable piece of curriculum to the kids too," VanScoy says.

School board considers advisory for incoming ninth grade students

Mira LaNasa, Layout Editor October 10, 2016

From the BOLD transition to the middle school transitions, the district community is feeling the affects of District 834’s new changes. With the transition of ninth graders into Stillwater Area...

Kamila, along with many others were chosen to be apart of the FLEX exchange program. "The exchange program that Kamila is a part of is the FLEX program which give students from former Soviet Union republics (like Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan) scholarships to study in the U.S.  I was a Peace Corps volunteer in one of those countries (Turkmenistan) and knew so many hard-working students who tried to win this scholarship.  A chance to study in the U.S. was life changing to these kids.  So, when I met the coordinator for the program here, I wanted to be able to help a student like the ones I had met in Turkmenistan," Kristin Heinz says.

New culture educates exchange student

Emalyn Brandt, Copy Editor May 10, 2016

Leaving with an abundant amount of 'See you soon's and 'Good luck's in her heart and mind, junior foreign exchange student Kamila begins a new chapter of her life in the United States.  After landing...

Sommermeyer post soccer game win bringing in the ladies left and right. Sommermeyer says,  “In Germany we don't have school sports. Every sport is in a club. School is very boring compared to America because it's really only studying and no sports or clubs. I think that's one of the biggest differences.”

German exchange student reflects on past year

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor May 9, 2016

  By the time most students are in their fourth year of high school, they aren’t finding much new in their experience, unless it is their first year in America.  For senior Can Sommermeyer...

A view from the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. Mas Rigo has become very close with his host family over the last few months and he feels like they are a second family to him. As time has gone on, he has gotten much more comfortable being here in America and being with the American people. When asked how it was when he first arrives he answered, “It was pretty awkward, it was like super hard to understand everything.”

Spanish exchange student leaving Stillwater

Lucas Braun, Social Media Reporter May 5, 2016

Carlos Mas Rigo is a foreign exchange student from Spain. He has been in Minnesota since August and goes back to Spain in June. He came here to learn more about the English language and the American...

At any big brand coffee shop the coffee is much more expensive than what you would pay for by making it yourself. New coffee making technology and machines that have recently come out makes brewing coffee at home easier, and even a better tasting product. Many say that the coffee they make at home can compete with what is made at big brand coffee shops. In addition, when at home someone can also choose to add as much or as little sugar needed. This is different from coffee shops, because the baristas decide the sugar to add and don't carry it based on customer preference. The freedom of coffee choice and flexibility at home creates a viable option for coffee enthusiasts to enjoy.  

Junior Anna Scheel explains, "Making coffee at home is totally a viable alternative to going to a shop everyday. It might take some upfront cost and tweaking of your drinks but after awhile it's almost easier to just make your own than having to frame your morning around having to make a detour to Starbucks."

Big coffee brands trending

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer April 26, 2016

  Everyone has heard of big coffee shop brands such as Starbucks, Caribou, or Dunn Brothers, but few people know the truth about these brands. Although coffee is naturally good for one's health,...

 Panera Bread provides people with all the information they need at their fingertips. Panera’s website lists all the nutrition facts including the ingredients for all of their dishes. Senior Sophie McNurlin says, “I do not consider Panera fast food because their food is fresh.”

Fast food industry using more organic foods

Jordan Fulin, Editor in Chief April 26, 2016

People are strolling around supermarkets filling their carts with non-organic food galore and do not even know it. Those same people may consider fast food restaurants their second home, familiar with...

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