Debate team finished second in State at the Classic Minnesota Debate Tournament
December 5, 2016
Filed under Activities, Local News, News, Read & Watch, Showcase
The Stillwater Area High School Classic Debate team, coached by Laura Hammond and Corey Quick, competed in the state tournament Dec. 2-3, at South St. Paul High School. Students, who came from fifteen schools around the state, debated the topic of increasing US military presence in the South Chin...
Classic movies make comeback with youth
Sophie Begin, Photography Editor
December 1, 2016
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"Old movies are simpler. Take away all the special effects, and you're left with just good acting and good plots," junior Tatiana Tabuccol said. The love for older movies is becoming increasingly popular with students. Classic movies dating back to the 80's are capturing the hearts of the youth once...
Old fashion trends, trending now
Valerie Silbernick, Social Media Reporter
November 30, 2016
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Clothing trends have greatly changed over time, but while some are coming back, others die forever. A few of the trends that have some back are chokers, Doc Martens, and button down jean skirts. Many of these clothes even parents used to wear. Not only have fashion trends come back, but stronger ...
Chess club makes stellar comeback
Noah Johnson, Distribution Reporter
November 21, 2016
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Walking through the English hallways after school on Thursdays, students may walk into room C218 and find a new club. The chess club has been revived in the high school. In previous years, there have been chess clubs after school, but they didn’t last. Chess interest throughout the U.S h...
Sense of touch, an important sense to athletes
Lauren Gella, Social Media Reporter
November 16, 2016
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The five senses (smell, touch, sight, hearing, taste) are all extremely crucial to humans living their life with the highest level of alertness and awareness as possible. However, some senses are more important to certain people depending on what they do. It is very important for athletes to have an...
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 Becky Mazzara, a newly hired American Sign Language teacher, has begun to fulfill the role. Ma...
Jack Lange’s photography progresses with age
Anna Koenning, Copy Editor
November 15, 2016
Filed under People, Read & Watch
Plenty of people consider photography to be a hobby, but not many possess a passion or dexterity quite like junior Jack Lange does. His Instagram account made specifically for photography, called jtnovo, attracts hundreds with his keen eye for that perfect shot. Since beginning the account in Feb. 2014,...
Hannah Harvieux gets involved with 2017 election
Hailey Buelow, Social Media Reporter
November 6, 2016
Filed under People, Photo Slide Shows
With this year's election coming up, students in the school are getting just as involved as any voters out there. Every Wednesday morning in Debbie Drommerhausen's room, a student-led group called the Youth Republicans join together to get as involved as they can. A leader of the group is senior...
Alum Fredrick strives for success with photography
Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editor
November 6, 2016
Filed under People
'Click, click' he smiles after looking at the camera and realizing he captured the perfect shot. Nothing feels better than finally receiving the exact shot he had imagined in his head. Alumni Nick Fredrick graduated from SAHS in 2015, and since then he has been working to grow his career as a ph...
Coffee shops battle for best ‘study spot’
Payton Filipiak, Online Editor
November 6, 2016
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Nothing goes together better than long nights of studying and a cup of hot coffee or cocoa. That combination can be found frequently at the many coffee shops in Stillwater. Coffee shops have become an increasingly popular place for students to study, both alone and in groups. Three of the most pop...
Amnesty club holds Hygiene Drive for local charities
Ashlyn Aarness, Photo Editor
November 5, 2016
Filed under Activities, News
The Amnesty International Club will host a hygiene drive at school toward the end of October. Items will be brought in to help local families in need of personal products. Donations are not required, but are much appreciated. The week after MEA break, students will be collecting hygiene items. ...
Local attractions provide fall opportunities
Katie Freichels, Photographer
November 5, 2016
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Fall is the time of year where outdoor activities are a must. It is a great chance to walk around and enjoy the view of all the reds, oranges and yellows. Stillwater residents live in a town where they don't have to drive very far to go on an adventure. Stillwater has many nature sights including Fairy...