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Photo by Sarah Junko An elementary violin player was invited to play a tuning note. Taking the role of the concert master. “Kids are kids and they respond to good music similarly. It was necessary for all of us to be open and welcoming as the young students were no doubt a bit nervous,” said Director Jerry Jones.

Varsity and Friends provides heartwarming entertainment

Dan Gorman, Distribution Reporter • March 24, 2015

The Varsity and Friends orchestra concert was a concert that allowed elementary kids to not only watch the high school's Varsity Orchestra play, but also to play alongside them. This concert gave the...

New Team captains this year are seniors Erin Theits, Leah Kroening and Sarah Neilson. The teams plans for the next year are being changed as the captains see fit. Kroening said, “I have learned leadership and the girls look up to me now and I have to be a role model.”

Golf season underway

Dan Gorman, Distribution Reporter • March 23, 2015

Now that spring is just around the corner the Stillwater boys and girls golf season is about to start. The season starts March 23, the Monday after spring break. Because it is a new season there will...

Photo by Megan McGuire The different colored mixtures of natural ingredients are hand packed together into patterned Bath Bombs. They have a chalky texture and can be up to the size of a baseball. I was surprised at the size of the Bath Bombs when I first saw them, they are actually really big to be putting in a little bath tub, said sophomore Kleio Vrohidis.

Bath bombs explode into pop culture

Madi Schoenecker, Social Media Editor • February 26, 2015

Bath bombs have become increasingly popular over the past few years.  Co-founder of LUSH Cosmetics Mo Constantine invented the Bath Bomb in 1989.  Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of chemicals...

Photo Courtesy Katie Lottsfeldt The varsity hockey team lines up for the national anthem at St, Croix Valley Rec Center before a game. “I think our biggest win was the section quarterfinals against White Bear. We had a rocky start but then came back together as a team,” said Katie Lottsfeldt

Hockey strides into sections

Sara Stickler, Online Editor • February 25, 2015

  The whole season comes down to one game. Months and months of off-season training, practices and games, sections unfolds the entire season into a few important games. Now is the time teams...

We go together, not only a song title but also words that describe the relationship of the cast as a whole. High school performances are put together in a matter of months, and in that time the cast develops friendships on and off the stage. The ending dance to this play illustrates how the cast can communicate with one another in a loving way. There are some really talented actors and actresses and are a lot of fun to spend time with and be around, said senior Dan Ahrendt.

‘Grease’ is the word

Tessa Rosa, Fashion Blog Editor • February 25, 2015

The curtain rises and Principal McGee’s words float across the stage. “Welcome back students. We are changing things up this year. Please report immediately to the gymnasium, for our school song...

Photo by Mackenzie BottolfsonOne of Ms. Nelsons main jobs is to assist students in registering for the upcoming school year. We [counselors] are an integral part of the school system...we work with kids at every level, socially, emotionally and academically. Were kind of the first person a student goes to if theyre having a concern or an issue, said Nelson.

Liz Nelson, helping students for plan for future

Clay Knoll, Distribution Reporter • February 23, 2015

Counselors play an important role in students lives. From helping with social issues to scholarships applications, they do everything. High school counselor Liz Nelson has been a counselor at the high...

Photo by Katelyn Weisbrod To congratulate the students for reaching their goal in the Pennies for Patients fundraiser, Principal Rob Bach dressed up as Elsa from Frozen and lip-synched Let It Go at the pep fest; his reaction to tweets relating him to Elsa. When he was finished, he thanked the students for their generosity as well as their commitment to keep the lunchroom clean. “I thought it was hilarious that he actually dressed up like Elsa,” said senior Ellie Anderson. “He owned the tweet that referred Stillwater to Frozen and him to Elsa.”

BLAST Week promotes school community and spirit

Allie Langness, Online Editor • February 23, 2015

The week of Valentine’s Day is always filled with fun, candy, enthusiasm, silly dress up days, and a pep fest to end the week. This year was no different. Student Council once again hosted a fun...

Photo by Mathias Hoefferle This close up look of the game “Sorry” represents what some of the games look like. Although the games are fun its not always about the game or competition at school, it is about having a fun time with friends. This is why the club is open to anyone on Fridays.

Board game club jumps two spaces in popularity

Marya Redmond, Team Lead • February 13, 2015

Board game club was new to Stillwater Area High School this semester. It was created for a group of students to get together to play board games after school in English Teacher Laura Hammond Laux’s...

Black was once known as Muddsuckers, a coffee shop located in the south east Como neighborhood. It was owned by Brad Cimaglio, one of the creators of Black: Coffee and Waffle Bar. According to their website, In January of 2014 with the help of project manager Kelly Nelson and Rebecca Powers, they undertook a complete re-brand project into what is now Black Coffee and Waffle Bar.

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar explodes in popularity

Jordan Fulin, Team Lead • February 12, 2015

  Black Coffee and Waffle Bar, the former Mudsuckers on 15th and Como Avenue near the U of M campus, has been re-branded, re-vamped, and now is reopened. The switch to Dogwood Coffee with all...

Senior Colin Campbell recently released a new EP with his band Colin and the C-Notes—a band consisting of Campbell and his two brothers, Evan and Cameron. “The funny thing is that this band was made for me. I like bands and I didn’t have one at the time when I was offered a gig so I asked my three brothers and we made a band,” said Campbell.

Local band hits the C-Notes

Ahnika Kroll, Video Managing Editor • February 1, 2015

Summer sun had little to do with the good mood that graced senior Colin Campbell on one particular weekend in early July. He and his brothers had finally made it, a long way from their home in Stillwater,...

Senior Ali Raddatz said, Coming from a poor high school student, this is a great change. Their products might be a little cheaper, not to mention more accessible at Target. Their stuff is really cute too, Im excited to see more of it.

Local products on Target shelves

Taylor Haberman, Social Media Reporter • January 12, 2015

  In the last few months, more and more products from a small Stillwater company have been popping up on Target shelves around the country. On Main Street in downtown Stillwater sits a store...

Junior Jordan Weiss puts clothing on racks while working at TJ Maxx. “I love working here because I have a passion for clothing. Plus, I get a discount when I shop here,” said Weiss.

Exploring the world of working retail

Megan Aller, Visual Art Managing Editor • December 26, 2014

Many students juggle school, sports and work, which can be extremely challenging at times. Working in retail part time has some great advantages and disadvantages. Even though school work should be...

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