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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

This is the weight set in Snap Fitness. Senior Patrick Sullivan says, "All of the machines, weights, etc. are all in very good shape and the gym is clean too."

Athletes share workout spots

Thomas Johnson, SNO Sports Editor December 3, 2016

Belonging to an athletic gym has some great benefits, but there seems to be a common issue involving gym memberships, that people don't know which gym they should join. There are a myriad of choices...

Protein and nutrition shakes provide benefits to athletes

Protein and nutrition shakes provide benefits to athletes

Ryan Berg, SNO Social Media Editor December 2, 2016

In one cup of an average protein shake, it is possible to fit up to 33 grams of protein.  It's no wonder people are drinking more and more shakes like these everyday. More people are drinking protein...

Long awaited release of NBA 2K17, worth the wait

Long awaited release of NBA 2K17, worth the wait

Mason Urban, Social Media Reporter November 7, 2016

The wait is finally over for basketball fans and sports video games in general as the always popular video game NBA 2K17 was released  Sept. 20 and is being sold for $60. The game has been out for...

Highly anticipated release of Madden 17

Highly anticipated release of Madden 17

Mason Urban, Social Media Reporter October 3, 2016

The highly anticipated release of the video game Madden 17 happened on August 23. This has given the players a few weeks to get a feel for the game and really see if they like the game and how it compares...

Etsy offers unique experience to small business

Etsy offers unique experience to small business

Kaitlin Bloom, Online Editor May 13, 2016

For many people, a growing problem across the world is the power of corporate takeover. Huge companies are overpowering small businesses that can not compete with their low prices due to mass production....

"Having hair extensions would give me many more options when doing and styling my hair," junior Caysie Johnson says.

Hair extensions add variety to natural hair

Shenyn Gale, Social Media Editor May 13, 2016

Hair has always been a focal point of beauty, and as styles changes year by year the idea of having the perfect hair has become an obsession. As hair standards rise, women have resorted to the use of fake...

One piece swimsuits dive into style

One piece swimsuits dive into style

Sam Gater, Photographer May 13, 2016

Considered a 20th century ‘underwater ballerina’, Annette Kellerman was arrested for something that, today, many do not have a second thought about: skin exposure. Charged in 1907 for showing her arms,...

With prom coming up many girls think they have to be tan because it is the social norm, but natural skin is beautiful and going tanning in a bed is not worth the risk. According to melanoma.org, "As many as 90% of melanomas are estimated to be caused by ultraviolet (UV) exposure. This includes UV exposure from the sun and from artificial sources, such as tanning beds."

Self tanning offers safer alternatives to the sun

May 13, 2016

With prom coming up, many girls are worried about a common thing: how they are going to get the 'perfect tan.' As tanning beds are beginning to go out of style, safer alternatives are setting in. Many...

The Tesla Model 3, potentially not so electrifying

The Tesla Model 3, potentially not so electrifying

Nick Carlson, Field Reporter April 28, 2016

Tesla revealed their fourth car the Model 3 with visions of it bringing revolutionary change to the auto industry. Despite high hopes, the Model 3 will not achieve these envisions because it will not...

Rental prom dresses proves money-smart

Rental prom dresses proves money-smart

Rose Stoebner, Visual Arts Managing Editor April 28, 2016

Many students are choosing to buy versus renting a prom dress for a cheaper price. Prom dresses on average, range from $100-400 and most students choose to buy their dresses instead of renting a dress...

Spam Instagram accounts sweeping popularity over students

Spam Instagram accounts sweeping popularity over students

Kathleen Billingsley, Copy Editor April 3, 2016

 Today's society is constantly creating and communicating through social media. Websites like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat have taken on a life of their own. Owning an account on various...

The kids clothing trend is taking off throughout schools. Students are buying name brand clothing in the kids section for a cheaper price. “Not only does everything fit me better, but you get the extra perk of things being less expensive,” junior Linnea Rustad said. These deals help students to buy more for less.

Kids clothes, a money-smart choice

Erin Lemanski, Photographer April 3, 2016

High End clothing is becoming the new trend, however, with this trend comes expenses. One shirt can cost up to $100. Many students have found different ways around the expenses, while still being able...

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