Stillwater moves to online graduation
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2020
After weeks of planning, the Stillwater Graduation Committee finally came to an tentative agreement for hosting this year’s graduation at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Although the planning had yet to be sorted, the group agreed it was the best idea. Then on May 8, Governor Walz signed an exec...
Even though tough times are crushing performing arts, they still manage to spread good
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 12, 2020
No one had prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, least of all performing arts venues. Because of social-distancing constraints, operatic and classical orchestras around the globe have stopped performances and ask for donations to help keep the music afloat. Even long-standing, world-class orchestras have...
Protection for election security cannot come soon enough
Alex Steil, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2020
For the world’s oldest democracy, voting would seem to be the act most unilaterally protected by the government. In the United States, however, that does not seem to be the case. Although states and the federal government are providing basic funding measures for Secretary of States’ offices and...
Possibilities to create prom alternative
Natalie Williams, Photography Editor
May 1, 2020
As COVID-19 rips throughout the world, the cancellation and delayment of events are an everyday occurance. However, the cancellation of one occasion is devastating teenagers around Minnesota. One of the most looked forward to events every year, prom, is cancelled. All year, juniors and seniors in hig...
Bourne learns in nature
Rachel Duerr, Online Editor
April 23, 2020
Everyone learns differently. Some people learn best in the classroom, others learn better physically doing what they are learning. For junior Emma Bourne, she took the route not commonly taken by high school students. Bourne is spending the spring semester at an unusual kind of high school, she is cur...
Members of the community reach out to their neighbors and friends
Elaina Mankowski, Layout Editor
April 5, 2020
COVID-19 has left everyone feeling lonely and distanced from those we care about. Many are feeling helpless because they cannot do much to help everyone when they are not working on the front lines. In Bayport, many community members have begun to reach out to help their neighborhoods and communities in ...
District bus terminal risks closure
AJ Fierro, Online Editor
March 30, 2020
At a Lake Elmo City Council (LECC) meeting on July 17, 2018, the school district was given a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate a new bus terminal on their property in Lake Elmo. The permit came with conditions that needed to be completed by Oct. 31, 2019. However, the developer working with the ...
The show must go on; how theatre addresses tragedy
Olivia Bystrom, Field Reporter
March 26, 2020
A great performance takes time to prepare. With daily rehearsals and a practically nonstop schedule for the last month, the theatre department was working tirelessly to put together the final show of the year, "Beauty and the Beast". Through this process many theatre students learn that things do not always...
The day the music died
Olivia Bystrom, Field Reporter
March 26, 2020
Amidst a worldwide health crisis and a quarantined nation, a lot is lost to self isolation. With schools closed and distance learning in place, the arts and music departments are at a standstill. At their core, the music and theatre departments revolve around in-person learning, collaboration and eve...
Students return home as Universities shut down
Drew Jurek, Layout Editor
March 26, 2020
When college freshman, Chester Hearne, heard the University of Minnesota would institute an extension to spring break, he was happy. An extension in his mind meant he would be able to spend more time relaxing with his family and be able to pursue his interests without worrying about school. However, ...
Coronavirus quarantine causes positive benefits for environment
Paige Sanders, Photography Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a halt on many public events, sports, and even schools. With the spread of the virus across the states, people have been quarantined in their homes for weeks to help contain and stop the spread of the virus. Furthermore, with many people being quarantined, there has...
Seniors hope last season isn’t more than just postponed
Haley Nelson, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 26, 2020
Some Seniors put hours upon hours into their sports, days and nights, turning down friends wanting to hang out, just to practice or play a game. High school sports are one of those moments, where all their time is devoted to one specific thing. And for many seniors this year, their hard work and dedic...