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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...

Romportl auditions for All-State

Joey Costa, Advertising Editor February 25, 2015

In people's minds, all-state in any sport is a huge achievement. This is also true for the music department and all the students. Just like throwing the ball or whacking a puck, playing the strings is...

Julia Geigle helps students deal with substance issues

Julia Geigle helps students deal with substance issues

Andy Bjerk, Social Media Reporter February 25, 2015

Thousands of high school students have mental health issues and/or problems with drug and alcohol abuse. The Wellness Center is a place where students can go to help deal with these problems. It provides...

Love your Melon hats are warm and benefit the community

Abby Kunze, Copy Editor February 24, 2015

A “polar vortex” is crashing down on the United States and the people need protection from the wind. At the same time, children with cancer need the therapy and comfort that comes along with a...

Local lunch lady writing growingly popular books

Local lunch lady writing growingly popular books

Dan Justesen, Social Media Managing Editor February 24, 2015

Pamela Hall is a local lunch lady that is working currently at Marine Elementary. She has found a passion in writing children books. Her passion has not gone unnoticed. Her books are becoming a major...

Music department delivers serenades for Valentine's Day

Music department delivers serenades for Valentine’s Day

Ali Thul, Team Lead Editor February 12, 2015

Valentine's Day is a day to express love towards others. The orchestra board and other musically inclined students help their fellow students express that through serenading their loved ones. Each...

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...

Quickfire Pizza hits the road

Quickfire Pizza hits the road

Kjell Sandstrom, Distribution Reporter February 1, 2015

Stepping into local downtown pizza shop Quickfire Pizza, the smell and warmth of fresh baking pizza is prominent from the wood stove. This whole wonderful experience is now available from your very...

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, I'm 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...

 
Eve Thompson has been skating for 13 years. "It's always been comforting and natural to me," she says.

Thompson, 13 years on ice

Katie Hutton, Visual Arts Managing Editor December 24, 2014

At 4:45 a.m., junior Eve Thompson rolls out of bed. The sky is dark and the air is cold, and Thompson is awake before her peers. While the streetlights are lit, Thompson has breakfast. The birds have...

Low gas gives people unleaded happiness

Low gas gives people unleaded happiness

Sabrina Storms, Video Editor December 23, 2014

Driving down Highway 5 through Lake Elmo and a sign reads, “$2.49” for unleaded gas. Since September, gas prices have been steadily declining and, overall, have dropped an astonishing 29 cents. In...

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