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Brice Hafemeyer, long-lasting nickname Saudi

Brice Hafemeyer, long-lasting nickname ‘Saudi’

Mira LaNasa, Print Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2018

Senior Brice Hafemeyer attempted to mentally prepare himself to move halfway across the globe to Saudi Arabia. He was apprehensive. It was his sophomore year when his parents broke the news. His outlook...

Alternative Copy Story by Evelyn Young

From Germany to Minnesota, Klinkmann displays versatility

Evelyn Young, Playlist Reporter January 20, 2018

Jan Niklas Klinkmann is a foreign exchange student from Germany. While Klinkmann lives in Minnesota, he plays junior varsity basketball and is a leader of his team. Klinkmann's coach thinks of him...

Alternative Copy Story by Emma Polucha

Ajak family sings for Jesus

Joshua Framke, Distribution Reporter January 19, 2018

Coming from the tribe Anuak in Ethiopia Africa, senior Bakange Ajak and her family use their voices to give thanks to God. Forming a choir that is based on traditional African singing, they sing the...

Alternative Copy Story by Susan Hubbard

Spend a day in the life of Principal Rob Bach

Susan Hubbard, Video Editor January 18, 2018

Stillwater High School principal Rob Bach is halfway through his fourth year of being a principal in the district. Bach focuses on providing a great education to students, and says he will do whatever...

Rahel Anselmo works at her desk by planning Principal Bachs day and coordinating with students and staff. Anselmo has been working in her current position for almost 5 years, and loves what she does.

Day in the life: Rachel Anselmo, Principal’s Secretary

Ellsa Ohmann, Layout Editor January 2, 2018

When students think of the school and who runs it one would most likely think of the school’s Principal Rob Bach. Little do students know there is a woman behind the curtain helping Bach achieve...

17 events that characterized 2017

17 events that characterized 2017

Malaina Fragnito, Student Playlist Reporter December 28, 2017

2017 has been a year of change, devastation followed by hope and success. From events that impact the whole world to things that impact the community of Stillwater, many things have happened this year. This...

Steil has so far really enjoyed Con Amici. “Everyone is super nice, everyone just wants to have fun,” Steil said about all the other players.

Ninth grade talent, Alex Steil, introduced to Con Amici

Mikayla Cousineau, Distribution Reporter December 22, 2017

The holidays are cram time for the members of the music department as they prepare for a horde of winter concerts and talent shows. Among the mix this year is freshman Alex Steil, the first ever ninth...

Ted Hammond dedicates life to finding truth in JFK assassination

Ted Hammond dedicates life to finding truth in JFK assassination

Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2017

"JFK was shot from the front. And I think that the shooters escaped and after John F. Kennedy was killed, the investigation was covered up," Ted Hammond, local JFK researcher, explained. Ted, father...

Alternative Copy Story by Katelyn Krech

Van Klei wins Paul Schmidt award

Wyatt Wasko, Social Media Editor November 22, 2017

The Paul Schmidt award, named after the initial winner in 1956, is given out annually to a single teacher in the state of Minnesota to "Honor and recognize the outstanding services and contributions...

Becky Mazzara, ASL teacher and NHS adviser, gets ready before an NHS meeting. Just being part of the education community [is the best part], and…I’ve subbed in other districts and so far wherever else I’ve been this still feels like home, Mazzara says.

Becky Mazzara takes over as NHS adviser

Mira LaNasa, Layout Editor November 16, 2016

National Honor Society is one of the most prominent school clubs, as well as at thousands of other schools across the nation. NHS club adviser Chris Engler has stepped down as the teacher adviser and...

This past summer Maxwell  brought soccer balls to the children in Tanzania. Bartosh was on this particular trip and he is a soccer player so it suited him. Bartosh and Maxwell had a super hero day with the kids in Madala. “Stillwater students have gone in the past and each trip is tailored to the talents and interests of the students,” Maxwell explains.

Maxwell makes impact through community service

Megan Karnuth, Online Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2016

  Brandon Maxwell, English and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher, is the perfect example of a teacher who goes above and beyond to make an impact on students and the world....

Anna School helps community through charitable involvement

Anna School helps community through charitable involvement

Allison Heintz, Layout Editor October 12, 2016

As a senior there are so many final responsibilities and pressures to do everything possible before the final senior year of high school is over. Senior Anna Scheel knows those pressures and responsibilities. Scheel...

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