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Adam Sutcliffe, Read and watch producer January 13, 2016

    As the members of a new generation of societ, the people alive today get to witness something truly incredible. They get to see the advanced technology of phones, computers and other...

Duke of Cleveland hoax: Where are they now?

Duke of Cleveland hoax: Where are they now?

Sam Hudachek, In-Studio Producer January 13, 2016

Caspian James Crichton Stuart IV. This was the name that a 22 year old sex offender used when he came to the high school posing as British royalty in the 2005 - 2006 school year. Joshua Gardner created...

“A group of people or an organization, that brings justice to our community,” senior Tyler Tix said.

Personalizing Social Justice

Mikayla Erf, Photographer December 3, 2015

What does social justice mean to you? “A group of people or an organization, that brings justice to our community,” senior Tyler Tix said. What does social justice mean to you? “Social...

A total of 51 arrests were made at the rally. Everyone was booked and released after the demonstration.

Exploring Social Justice in our community

Jordan Fulin, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015

Social justice refers to the concept of equal opportunity and freedom to pursue, acquire and cease sources of education, income and wealth, and the bases of self-respect and relationship according...

As the year progresses, the college pressure placed upon seniors continues to rise. In recent years the competition to get into college has become more intense as students are achieving higher grades, taking more AP courses and achieving higher average scores on the ACT.

Seniors make biggest decision of their lives

Adam Sutcliffe, Read and watch team November 18, 2015

As their senior year progresses, many seniors are finding themselves faced with the most important decision of their lives: selecting a college. However, for some, their decision has already been made....

Exploring college application process

Exploring college application process

Christopher Gilleo, Photographer November 18, 2015

All around the United States, high school seniors are sending in college applications to their dream schools, hoping to be accepted.  Unfortunately, schools will be forced to reject a large sum of...

The ins and outs of college application

The ins and outs of college application

Dylan Cook, Visual Arts Media Editor November 18, 2015

Nearly every student at Stillwater Area High School will face the task of applying for college. Knowing what looks best on an application can make the process of applying less stressful and help to...

Pumpkin Picking with Charlotte Gale (left) and David Gale (right)! “Nothing is more fun than seeing all those happy faces,” Scheel said.

Halloween traditions for all ages

Karisma Vang, Social Media Editor October 26, 2015

You know what time of year it is, when kids stay up all night running door to door getting their stash of candy for the next year. While many people are doing the traditional Halloween events, trick-or-treating,...

Thirteen is too old to trick-or-treat

Thirteen is too old to trick-or-treat

Andrew Weigel, Photographer October 26, 2015

Trick-or-treating is an age old Halloween tradition. Originating from the Celtic end-of-year holiday Samhain. Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world on Oct. 31. Kids dress up and go around...

Assistant Principal Bill Howlett talked to community members about the new changes. "I'm most excited about what is happening in music and theater," Howlett said. The open house at Oak-land saw visitors who were mostly supportive. At the Stillwater open house Sept. 28th, the discussion was more heated.

District 834 expands high school for freshmen

Shad Kraftson, Distribution Reporter October 13, 2015

The new renovations in the high school will make seniors and juniors want to stick around for the 2017-2018 school year. Sophomores are in for a treat their senior year as many excited features will...

With trying to parking in the morning and and chaos of trying to get out the parking lot can get a bit crazy. "I would improve getting out because it's crazy. Like another place to exit," said Bennett Hall junior.

Building remodel impacts parking lot space

Madison Crain, Layout Editor October 13, 2015

In two years the ninth graders are coming to the high school, the school and parking lot are getting a new look. The chaos of trying to park in the morning and the rush when school is over a school...

Junior Giorgi Ferrari, pictured, plans to take a gap year to save money on her college tuition. "It was a simple decision to make. I will save thousands of dollars while getting to spend my first year as an emancipated young adult in an incredible state. It’s going to be a completely new experience, Ferrari said.

Gap year becomes increasingly popular

Andy Bjerk, Social Media Reporter May 19, 2015

The traditional high school student goes on to a four year college with nothing but summer in between graduation and their freshman year. This could be because a student is completely ready for the next...

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