Cheerleaders make sport more meaningful
Fiona Stahl, Photography Editor
October 7, 2019
“The girls have helped support her and make her feel like a bigger part of something and she’s truly embraced that,” coach Julie Ligday said. Junior Madi Hayden makes this year extra special because she has down syndrome. Hayden joined the cheerleading team this year, after having chee...
New ASL teacher joins World Language Department
Sandy Liu, Distribution Reporter
October 2, 2019
The walls of the classroom are bare, the cabinet behind the teacher’s desk void of personal photos, art, or mementos. The walls may be empty, but the chairs are not. No more than 20 students sit in rows, facing the front, all without desks. Despite the plain appearance of the classroom and the early ...
Trade War negatively effects consumers
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019
You are losing money. I’m losing money. Your parents are losing money. People are losing jobs. We have yet to see the full impact of what this will mean for us. President Donald J. Trump engulfed the United States into a full-on trade dispute with China in June 2018, and it hurt the average consume...
Volleyball hopes to gain experience with younger girls
Ally Benning, Podcast Reporter
September 30, 2019
This year’s varsity volleyball team is a little different from last year’s state fourth place team, with many new faces that were not seen on the court last year. Eight girls graduated last year. All eight were an integral part of the team's very successful season last year. Five of t...
BIZAA club helps children thousands of miles away
Ava Hoelzel, Photographer Editor
September 29, 2019
“And I think that it’s a great cause. And something we all should be trying to help,” junior Brynn Wurgler said. BIZAA club raises money for kids in Nigeria, who are in need of an education. Spanish teacher Kirsten Carter runs the club with help from students. These people look forw...
Warner Nature Center closure showcases importance of nature education
Kathleen Pothen, Copy Editor
September 28, 2019
The Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center announced they will close at the end of the year after 50 years of service. This is due to a decision by the financier and owner of the property, the Manitou Fund, not to renew their partnership agreement with the Science Museum of Minnesota who administers the p...
Ward reflects on horse’s rare condition
Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor
April 6, 2019
Many of us have grown up with superheroes - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and Iron Man. All of these superheroes have both strengths and weaknesses, which are played out in the arenas of their battles. Such is the case with a special superhero horse named Wondergirl. Wondergirl is a 17-year-old horse...
Josiah Hill makes a run for State Senate, District 39
John Franklin, Copy Editor
March 1, 2019
English teacher Josiah Hill started his campaign for State Senate Jan. 31. Hill will run for the District 39 seat currently held by Karin Housley, who has held the position since 2012. Hill, who currently teaches English and serves at the St. Croix Education Association Union President, wants to improve t...
Superintendent Pontrelli addresses concerns of trust among board members
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
"I’m well aware that three of you did go and talk to our lawyers, and I don’t believe that all of you are aware of that," Superintendent Denise Pontrelli said at the school board retreat Feb. 11. The new school board took office in January. With the newest school board having only been in offic...
Board meeting red-out: students stand in support of Student Council President representation
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2019
Inspired by senior Isabella Portelli, Student Council Senior Officer, many students showed up in red to the Stillwater School Board meeting Feb. 21 to support student leader representation at board meetings. A brainstorming suggestion to rotate the Student Council Presidents from their current seats...
Brine’s Market and Deli celebrates 60th anniversary
Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
Brine’s Market and Deli recently celebrated their 60th year in business. Brine’s was originally opened in 1958 by Bud Brine in downtown Stillwater. It has been a staple of the St. Croix Valley ever since. Now, Brine’s is co-owned by siblings Polly Hoy, Matt Brine, and Mark Brine. Brine’s cele...
Brookview Elementary expansion uncertain with new school board candidates
Elli Swanson, Photographer
November 14, 2018
Brookview Elementary, District 834's newest elementary school is hoping to expand very soon due to the developing neighborhoods near by. Brookview Elementary school located in Woodbury has almost met its capacity of students and continues to increase in size. Because of the increase in students...