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Social studies teacher Nancy Bader earns the prestigious Partnership award. “It is recognition of my work, and then I get to designate a school that gets a thousand dollars from the partnership plan, so of course I designated Stillwater High School,” Bader says.

Bader retires from teaching

Lauren LeBourgeois, Copy Editor May 7, 2016

Retirement is a major turning point in one’s life. It symbolizes moving on to bigger and greater things and is a time for relaxation or for some, the opposite, such as traveling. For social studies...

Stillwater was also being affected by the drought in the 1930s. Matthew Kiedrowski says, “It probably impacted sill water more so from that context of disputing the trade that would go up and down the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers.”

From a cloud of dust to an art gallery

Joslyn Reiche, Fashion Blog Editor May 5, 2016

At Stillwater’s Art Reach, there was an art show, March 31-May 14, consisting of pictures taken during the dust bowl and paintings from local artists.. Many of the artists used The Grapes of Wrath as...

A view from the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco. Mas Rigo has become very close with his host family over the last few months and he feels like they are a second family to him. As time has gone on, he has gotten much more comfortable being here in America and being with the American people. When asked how it was when he first arrives he answered, “It was pretty awkward, it was like super hard to understand everything.”

Spanish exchange student leaving Stillwater

Lucas Braun, Social Media Reporter May 5, 2016

Carlos Mas Rigo is a foreign exchange student from Spain. He has been in Minnesota since August and goes back to Spain in June. He came here to learn more about the English language and the American...

The winners of the contest pose with bright beaming smiles after awards were called. From left to right: junior Sam Distefano, senior Anna Craggs, and senior Caitlin Rademacher. “I was really excited about winning! I honestly didn’t think I would but I am very happy to be up here with all the other amazing talent,” Distefano said.

High School Visual Arts contest presents new opportunities for students

Lily Marchan, Online Editor May 5, 2016

The White Bear Center for the Arts (WCBA) sponsored a High School Visual Arts contest. Students from the Northeast Metro in grades 9-12th were invited to enter original pieces of art in this juried...

"My parents are big democrats so just being around them and watching debates is how I formed me political views," said Maya Yokanovich.

Young Democrats reignite passion in politics

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor May 5, 2016

As the presidential election approaches and many students become of legal voting age, students have become more engaged and passionate than ever. Students have formed a club that they call the "Young...

At the St. Croix Valley Recreation center, Jackson and Noah Cates converse on what to do during the next play. “It’s always fun playing with Jackson and we always talk about new things to try,” Noah Cates says.

Cates skates onward with future hockey career

Megan Karnuth, Online editor May 4, 2016

Senior Jackson Cates has been working nearly his whole life at the sport of hockey and it seems like his career has only just begun. It started 13 years ago, playing Mites hockey, and has lead him...

On Friday, the Belle Chanter visited the Glensheen Mansion. Fry said, "We were guided around the home and told stories of those who lived there, after the tours we were sent off on our own to explore."  Photo Courtesy Madison Fry

Belle Chanter shares their music with Duluth

Samantha Flipp, Director of Pony Express TV April 29, 2016

Performing is the most rewarding part of singing in a choir. It is important for choirs to share the music they have been working on with an audience, so that the audience can share in the emotions...

Athletes sign to pursue athletic career

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2016

Much of the 2016 graduating class has already competed in their last game, match or meet. The sport that they fell in love with as a child and obsessed over every year since will soon be a part of their...

Many of the poems presented on April 9, presented the common theme of struggling to truly be happy with themselves our doubting oneself.  “There is definitely a connection between emotion and life experience to poetry,” Eleanor Sand says

Poetry slams emotions on the crowd

Chris Gilleo, Photographer April 28, 2016

People of all ages were invited to Stillwater Junior High School to present their writings to an audience of poetry lovers on April 9.  The event was small enough to be held in the library, yet it...

Boys and girls track teams set their sights on state

Jared Dean, News Anchor April 28, 2016

  The Track and Field teams are sprinting into the season with high expectations. The team is proud of their high rank. The team broke records last year in 110 hurdles and the 4x1 records that...

Soundset and other modern musical festivals can oftentimes show off the weirder side of people and society through the clothing choices of the audience and performers. “Today it is not uncommon to see anything under the sun, or little of anything, on stage and in the audience,” Band Director Dennis Lindsay says.

Music festivals display unique fashion

Kai Knudson, Copy Editor April 28, 2016

Music, as a highly-expressive art form, tends to bring out a certain artsy atmosphere and personality to those around it, for the performers as well as the audience. Festivals tend to be places of...

Dennis Lindsay conducts his band at the recent Wind Symphony concert. All eyes are on him as they play. "We have to stay very focused during the concert so that we can play our best," junior Joe Weber says.

Concert Wind Symphony takes on the Kennedy Center

Grace Donner, Visual Arts Managing Editor April 28, 2016

  The high school auditorium was resonating with the sounds of a symphony. The Concert Wind Symphony played their spring concert on April 17, which showcased all their work leading up to this...

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