Protection for election security cannot come soon enough
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2020
For the world’s oldest democracy, voting would seem to be the act most unilaterally protected by the government. In the United States, however, that does not seem to be the case. Although states and the federal government are providing basic funding measures for Secretary of States’ offices and...
Pros and cons of distance leaning vs. traditional school
Libby Shepperd, Online Editor
April 25, 2020
Towards the end of this year, schools had no choice but to shut down due to the global pandemic known as the COVID-19; this leaves students to responsibly complete their work online on a day to day basis. There are many benefits and drawbacks to doing online school, and it is definitely is not easy ...
Senior electives provide many benefits
Allison Benning, Podcast Reporter
March 27, 2020
With the many aspects of a high school student's daily life: homework, studying and extracurricular activities; a majority of students find it difficult to balance it all and still find some time for themselves and their mental health. According to a Student Life Survey done by The Princeton Review, 2...
School should require financial literacy
Dorothy Chislett, Graphics Editor
February 27, 2020
Financial literacy classes should be required if students are expected to lead an educated, financially independent life. Students statistically show a lack of knowledge in important subjects such as taxes, investing and debt. Personal finance classes are offered widely, but not required in more than half of states, including Minnesota. But students seem ...
Technology access necessary for education equality
Natalie Williams, Photography Editor
February 26, 2020
Around the globe, technology is becoming more and more heavily relied on. Jobs, classes and homework have turned from paper to virtual in an instant. While creating online assignments assists teachers in faster grade returns, it creates challenges for students who are unable to access technology at their homes...
ACT testing adds unneeded stress and provides an unfair advantage
Lucas Polucha, Video Editor
February 18, 2020
For many college-bound students, the ACT or SAT tests present the largest hurdle in high school. What is intended to be a test of one's ability too often becomes a stressful, inaccurate and even unfair. Colleges should find less stressful and more balanced ways to determine a student's eligibility for...
School Board should listen to recommendations of community
John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2019
As a student who lives between Lake Elmo and Woodbury, I can see that times are changing. Almost every day of my life I have driven past the Lake Elmo Airport. Across from the Lake Elmo Airport, there used to be a farmer's field. I always thought it would stay there. Then, during my junior high...
Families express concern about Trump’s proposal to reduce free school meals
Julie Xiong, Graphics Editor
November 28, 2019
Education is key to a successful life and career. The future of our society depends on the younger generations to make a change, therefore, proper nutrition must be provided. President Trump’s administration is considering reducing the number of students able to receive free lunches at school. The support and privilege ...
Four day school week proven more beneficial
Olivia Wavamunno, Podcast Reporter
November 22, 2019
Within the past couple of years, Colorado schools―district 27J, as well as many others, have implemented four day school weeks rather than five. While some have found the change to bring some inconveniences, many people have found the switch beneficial. Furthermore, students who currently have five day school weeks...
Political tribalism, violence, effects of having far-right news on social media
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2019
Breitbart News, during the heat of the 2016 presidential campaign, was one of the most trafficked news sources on the internet, behind Fox News. It is one of the farthest right news sites in the conservative mainstream. It has been marketed as a news source on Facebook, but is not allowed on Wikipedia...
Instagram takes away likes, completely changes platform
Paige Sanders, Photography Editor-In-Chief
November 11, 2019
One billion people are active every month on the most popular social media app, Instagram. With updates and changes often made to this growing platform, Instagram recently made a significant change to the app, taking away likes on all posts. A few weeks ago, likes disappeared on Instagram. Many u...
Donald Trump continues to worsen situation with Iran, America silent
Drew Jurek, Graphics Editor
October 30, 2019
President Donald Trump's bad policy towards Iran has increased tensions to such a point that we could be on the brink of one of the worst wars in decades. However, the U.S. political scene continues to neglect talking about it. Trump tweeted on June 2018, threatening the president of Iran Hassan Rou...