Remembering Parkland victims with walkout, demanding safety
Mira LaNasa, Print Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2018
Filed under Local News, News, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase
One student stood halfway up a half-frozen snow bank with three peers, megaphone in hand, while three others crouched on the cement below, using blue and red lighters to light white tea lights in glass votives. “Alyssa Alhadeff, 14,” senior Erica Lemcke began. “Scott Beigel, 35,” she continued...
Adult advocate time redundant for seniors
Hannah Boardman, Editor-in-Chief
January 10, 2018
Filed under Editorial, Photo Slide Shows
Since flex time premiered at the beginning of the year, Adult Advocate days have been few and far between. The few there have been, however, have had specific activities for the senior class that differ from the rest of the grades. They have to do with planning for the future. They are geared towar...
Ninth grade talent, Alex Steil, introduced to Con Amici
Mikayla Cousineau, Distribution Reporter
December 22, 2017
Filed under People, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase
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 grader to feature their talent in the Con Amici orchestra. Along with a handful of other eighth g...
Bohacek expresses passion for photography
Luke Higgins, Distribution Reporter
December 4, 2017
Filed under People, Photo Slide Shows
Senior Carl Bohacek has a passion for taking interesting shots with his camera drone. He takes both handheld and aerial photos. He mainly works solo, but sometimes works with friends who are also into photography. His passion for photography is truly something to see. Bohacek said he's been into p...
40 Below’s chilling musical talent rises
Mason Wylie, Read and Watch Editor
December 1, 2017
Filed under People, Photo Slide Shows
This year, a returning band named 40 Below is planning to participate in this year's Battle of the Bands later in January. The band includes six members: juniors Joseph Weckwerth, Sabrina Ness, Colin Bracewell, Daniel Cove, Jake Olson, Noah Harbinson and Jonathan Kraemer. All of the members...
Lake Elmo adds immersion program this fall
Kate Poor, Distribution Reporter
November 20, 2017
Filed under News, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase
Lake Elmo Elementary is adding an exciting new addition in the fall of 2018: a Spanish Immersion program is being introduced to the district for kindergarteners. This is a dual program, with native Spanish and English speakers. They are doing this because it gives kids more opportunities ...
Rogers lends a hand to the Virgin Islands
Rosalie Braun, Online Editor
November 19, 2017
Filed under People, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase
Senior Lauren Rogers took initiative to help raise money for the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Irma hit the northern US and Puerto Rico at the end of August. She used the organization All Hands Volunteers in order to wire money to the US Virgin Islands to go towards building the islands back up...
Zephyr Depot to reopen as community theater
Madison Weispfenning, Editorial Cartoonist
November 4, 2017
Filed under Arts, Local Arts, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase
Community gives a sense of home and hope. The Zephyr Theater, opening in downtown Stillwater, has effectively gave a sense of home even without a building. In early 2016, the Zephyr decided that they wanted to bring the arts together and build a 330 seat professional theater in the Zephyr Depot ...
Boys cross country strives for fame
Will Gleason, Photography Editor
November 2, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Photo Slide Shows, Sports
The Stillwater boys varsity cross country season is well under way and the boys are finding success. Although the team is doing well, both the boys and Head Coach Scott Christensen believe they can do better. The Ponies Cross Country team has won several meets already this season, including the Faribault Invita...
Confederate statues should remain historical landmarks
Joshua Framke, Distribution Reporter
November 2, 2017
Filed under Editorial, Photo Slide Shows, Political Opinion
Ever since the Charleston church shooting in 2015, there have been controversies around confederate statues and monuments. Many people believe that they should be taken down because they stand for hatred and racism. While that may be true for some, there is a lot of blatant hatred making people want them gon...
Two new Pony Center counselors added
Malaina Fragnito, Playlist Reporter
October 27, 2017
Filed under People, Photo Slide Shows, Showcase
With the addition of freshman and a school population bigger than ever before, two new counselors had to be added to the Pony Centers. The Red Pony Center has added Krista Koenen who has been in school counseling for seven years. The White Pony Center got a new counselor named Jeremy Baldwin who ...
Summer prep pays off for girls cross country
Logan Huber, Distribution Reporter
October 25, 2017
Filed under Fall Sports, Photo Slide Shows, Sports
The girls cross country team has been very successful so far this season with winning or placing very high in invitational meets and they look to head to state do well. The team has been so strong because of all the hard work the girls have put in over the summer and the younger runn...