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Upperclassmen have life knowledge that can be deemed very useful for sophomores and juniors. Junior Ali Reardon said, “The best piece of advice I have learned was to remember to not only learn for school but for life.

Words from the wise: advice to underclassmen

Allie Langness, Online Editor-In-Chief May 18, 2015

In a short couple of months, the seniors will be leaving to go their separate ways, and they will be venturing off to begin the next adventures in their lives. Before they leave, they will make some of...

Seniors begin preparation for college life

Joel Lange, Social Media Reporter May 17, 2015

As May rolls around, seniors all over begin the tough adjustment to life away from home. Some will go on to schools out of state, while other will attend local colleges like the University of Minnesota...

Students share superstitious pasttimes

Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2015

Tarot cards have often been recognized as being a portal into the future within popular culture. Within books and movies, tarot cards are used by old ladies with long hair and bony fingers. They are...

Zodiac signs represent the different sectors of the year that a person is born in. Junior Isabel Day said,I dont think you should live your life the way your horoscope tells you, but you can always look to it for advice or reassurance.

Students look to horoscopes for advice

Anna Craggs, Photographer May 1, 2015

Religion can be a place to look for answers of problems in everyday life. Another place to look for answers is daily horoscopes. A horoscope is an astrology chart representing the positions of the Sun,...

Balancing competing pressures

Balancing competing pressures

Megan Fayler, Copy Editor April 11, 2015

Everyday students face an onslaught of anxiety and stress. Competition and athletics can be a leading factor to the high levels of stress students feel. Stress can be both healthy and unhealthy. When...

Relationships cause stress

Relationships cause stress

Hannah Crawford, Online Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2015

"Being in a relationship to me means having a companion.  Not just a boyfriend, but a best friend as well, having someone who's there for you," said senior Madi McKenzie. Relationships can be fun...

Photo by Katelyn Doyle
“We both want to go to college, but neither of us are sure where yet,” said Anya. “I don’t think we’ll try to go to the same place, but if we both pick the same one as our absolute favorite, it should be pretty fun.” said Erik Nelson

Anya and Erik Nelson

Robby Enright, Distribution Reporter March 27, 2015

The Nelson family sits around the dinner table as the twins, juniors Anya and Erik, recall the lesson from chemistry class that day. Being in the same classes helps the twins understand each other. In...

Photo by Noah Campbell

 “I wouldn’t know what it would be like to not have a twin. Maddy and I are good friends, but I know that isn’t the case for all twins,” said Maddy Ek

Twins at birth, friends for life

Madie Woltman, Social Media Editor March 26, 2015

Seniors Maddy Ek and Ben Ek are one of the rare couples of siblings that happen to be twins. They were born on Dec. 31, 1996 and Ben is 17 minutes older than Maddy. “I wouldn’t know what it would...

Christina and Genna Bartingale: friends for life

Christina and Genna Bartingale: friends for life

Sam Hudachek, Social Media Reporter March 25, 2015
https://sahsponyexpress.com/24217/focus/christina-and-genna-bartingale-friends-for-life/?preview=true
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