Bischoff makes heavy work lighter
Annika Brown, Business Editor
February 22, 2019
Filed under Features
"He always motivates us to become better athletes by being so positive and encouraging," junior AJ Schoenecker said. Chad Bischoff is an important component of the school's community. As a Stillwater alumni, recurring substitute, coach for the girls golf team and pony power, his positive personality...
Selah Clasen shares her faith in Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sadie Heieren, Photographer
February 22, 2019
Filed under Features
Freshman Selah Clasen is part of a religion called Jehovah's Witnesses. Being a part of it means sharing the religion with others and spreading the kindness in their community. Her religion has a great impact on her life. Jehovah's Witnesses is a Christian religion that is non-trinitarian, and is ...
Henry Kelzenberg’s raises sea slugs
Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor
February 21, 2019
Filed under Features, Photo Slide Shows, Podcasts
Junior Henry Kelzenberg took up a unique interest over the past summer. Kelzenberg decided to make a hobby in raising and selling sea slugs. Kelzenberg inhabits the sea slugs in 10 gallon salt water aquariums at his house that have specific conditions designed for the slugs. Over the summer, Kelzenber...
Lysne expresses indescribable love for music
Emma Urban, Photographer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Features, Photo Slide Shows
Senior Mya Lysne practicing a piece for battle of the bands. In her free time, Lysne likes to create new music pieces she hasn't made before.
Patterson shows musical talent in many areas
Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor
February 15, 2019
Filed under Features
As students pass through their educational path, many tried wide variety of musical instruments. Maybe it is a trumpet, a guitar, or a pair of drumsticks. Music is one of the shining stars of the Stillwater Area High School curriculum. Throughout the years, the Stillwater music community continu...
Staff couples share a glimpse into their lives
Claire Anderson, Field Reporter
February 14, 2019
Filed under Features
Amanda Banick, math teacher and girls swim and dive coach, worked at the White Bear Lake ALC. The security guard at the school consistently offered her his son's phone number. She felt it was a little out of the ordinary. After many failed attempts, a secretary convinced her and she gave Amanda's numbe...
Alexis Pratt shoots toward basketball success
Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter
February 12, 2019
Filed under Features
Sophomore Alexis Pratt is one of Stillwater's all star basketball players. At 5'3, standing out on the basketball court may seem like a difficult thing to do, however, Pratt has disproved that standard. A spectator would not leave a Stillwater girls basketball game without noticing Pratt's outstan...
Living deaf, not different: Amy Caslow
Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter
February 8, 2019
Filed under Features, Photo Slide Shows
The natural noise of birds singing in the park and cars passing by on the road are silent. Out in public people may stare and ask awkward questions as they walk by or start conversation. Growing up is not the same for all children. Life throws surprises that many may not see coming, but even tho...
Coach Jordan’s three hobbies give skills for life
Haley Nelson, Online Editor
February 3, 2019
Filed under Features
"He has kind of a tough exterior, but he is very thoughtful on what he's doing," Brady Hannigan, teacher and basketball coach, said. Randy Jordan teaches math and coaches boys basketball and owns the Cherry Berry in Stillwater. Over time, these three hobbies have helped him in the other areas of ...
Laura Kern’s foreign exchange student experience across the country
Emma Urban, Photographer
January 29, 2019
Filed under Features
Senior Laura Kern is from Hamburg, Germany, and is studying abroad her senior year. Kern wants to see what life is like outside of Germany. She decided it would be a good opportunity to travel to the United States and finish her high school career somewhere different. Kern has enjoyed her time in the U...
First Student Council presidents of color help increase their peers’ voices
Ashlynn O'Connor, Social Media Editor
January 27, 2019
Filed under Features
Senior best friends Abdulaziz Mohamed and Nikhil Kumaran are known as the first student council presidents of color. These young men are known to have done a remarkable job leading the student council. They both want to make a difference for their peers. They lead the council with party planning, dances...
Ida Holde Bjorkelund adapts to life in America
Julia Bennett, Business Editor
January 27, 2019
Filed under Features
Ida Holde Bjorkelund is a foreign exchange student from Norway joining the district for her senior year. She has been welcomed in by many, including girls on the varsity gymnastics team. She is meeting new people and enjoying new experiences in the United States. She is so excited to continue her journey here ...