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The Erf family works together to maintain their farm.

Erf family raises award winning dairy cattle

Kelly Roehrig January 10, 2014

In the middle of Oakdale, amongst hundreds of houses, sits the Erf family farm. On the farm, there is a sizable barn filled with award-winning dairy cattle and a humble home where senior Kristin Erf, her...


Oxford Dictionary has chosen “selfie” as their word of the year. Selfies have become increasingly popular over the last year with the increase of smartphones and with the creation of snapchat. “I definitely take a lot of selfies for snapchat,” said Martin. “It’s fun to see a picture of your friends for a small period of time and have a conversation that way.”

“Selfie” becomes Oxford’s word of 2013

Charlie Haumersen December 18, 2013

This year, Oxford Dictionary selected the word “selfie” as the word of 2013.  Selfies are becoming very popular with the invention of the forward facing camera and smart phones.  Oxford chooses...


The Rainbow Loom comes with a variety of colors, making it so that kids can make anything from bracelets to necklaces in endless color combinations.

Rainbow Looms taking over elementary schools

Sydney Kuball December 12, 2013

First it was Silly Bandz and then Kendamas. Each new year there is a new trend among young kids. Keeping them entertained, until something else new and exciting comes along, and then onto the next. The...

Adam Levine’s fashion line launches at Kmart

Jasmine Amos December 10, 2013

Named sexiest man of the year by People Magazine, Adam Levine doesn’t just sing, and host television shows. He’s onto even more things now. Soon after releasing the cologne 222, Adam Levine is now...


The ReplayIt app lets students upload their pictures for use by the Yearbook. This makes the Yearbook that much more of an actual representation of what happened that year.

New app helps yearbook replay the year

Sabrina Storms December 9, 2013

Replaying memories has become much easier in the last decade with the advancing technology of smart phones. Now, schools are integrating these new technologies in every way possible. The ReplayIt app is...


The University of Minnesota’s industrial look is off-putting to many. Nevertheless, the U of M offers excellent education.

University of Minnesota voted among ugliest campuses

Olivia Flicker November 27, 2013

When it comes to deciding what college to go to, most will think of  the quality of education they gain from the school of their choice. The appearance of the school campus might affect part of the decisions...

Starbucks’ secret menu is not so secret as its name suggests. The growing popularity of the hidden menu is exciting to many who are looking for something new in their daily Starbucks order.

Starbucks’ secret menu gains popularity

Erin Dickie November 25, 2013

Starbucks now has a secret menu that everyone seems to be craving. This is an online menu with combinations that are unimaginable for frappuccinos, drinks, sizes, teas and deals. It almost seems like...

Students are excited for Noodles & Company’s opening.

Noodles and Company moves to Stillwater

Zak Mantel November 1, 2013

  Noodles and Company is coming to the Stillwater area, bringing eagerly awaited international pastas that the community has been eagerly looking forward to. The new location will be in a strip...

Adopt-a-River program cleans up Minnesota shorelines

Adopt-a-River program cleans up Minnesota shorelines

Brinna Dochniak October 30, 2013

Adopt-a-River  is a program put on by the Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Parks and Trails. Adopt-a-River is looking for people in Minnesota’s communities to clean up the shorelines....

School related stress spurs anxiety

Kenzie Monson October 19, 2013

Many students struggle with stress and anxiety that comes from school. There are other factors that lead to stress, such as bullying or the different cliques at school. Homework, however, also causes a...

Nike releases new sportswear line

Nike releases new sportswear line

Savannah Sylvis October 17, 2013

Nike stores have their own professional athletes to sponsor their clothing lines. In the last few months Nike added four new lines of clothing for purchase: Lebron11 iD, Nike Pro Combat Hyperwarm, Nike...


Students have mixed opinions about this newly popular music video.

Popular music video confuses many

Drew Maiers October 16, 2013

On Sept. 3,  Bergan and Bard Ylvisaker also known as Ylvis released a comical and corky video by the name of "What does the Fox Say?" or “The Fox”.  It is unique music, and more notably the video...

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