The problem is with Hollywood. There is an extreme lack of minorities represented in both mainstream films and films regarded as ‘Oscar-worthy’. In order to be nominated for an Oscar, one must excel...
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, began in 498 A.D., which started as an official holiday that the Catholic church later removed from the holy calendar because no...
With social media playing a large role in society today, fame has a whole new meaning. Having a viral video on the internet makes a person an upcoming celebrity to watch. Fame has changed a lot over...
Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief
• February 22, 2016
For the past couple of months, families and community members have been extremely concerned with Superintendent Pontrelli’s “B.O.L.D.” proposal to close three schools: Marine, Withrow and Oak...
The Stillwater school district proposed to close three elementary schools as a plan to even out capacity through all the schools and to save money on Dec. 17, 2015. The district's proposal to close...
The legalization of medicinal marijuana is on the rise in the United States, but only three states have legalized it recreationally. In May of 2014, Minnesota legalized marijuana medicinally and...
Allie Langness, Online Editor-in-Chief
• January 12, 2016
Pulling into the parking lot after school has started to be quite possibly the hardest part of someone’s day. Walking all the way to the main doors from the back of the parking lot can take a slow...
Recently there have been spikes of the amount of academic dishonestly. Teachers and principals are faced with having to distinguish the difference between collaboration and cheating....
Katie Hutton, Online Editor-in-Chief
• December 5, 2015
Carciongenic processed meat should be removed from school cafeterias.
It is not new that processed meat is not good for consumers in terms of sodium and fat intake, but a recent study by the World Health...
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders of the Democratic party seems to appeal to a large number of students based on social media posts. With social, economic, immigration, and education...
When faced with the idea of being taught by a student not much older than them, many have a predetermined idea on student teachers. Still in college, inexperienced and nervous, some students believe...
When thinking of Thanksgiving, most would think of family, food and being thankful. In recent years, the mindset has changed and the main focus is no longer giving thanks, but about shopping and who has...
