Jessie Diggins’ book slides into shelves
John Franklin, Copy Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2020
When people think about alumni from Stillwater, one of the first names that pops to the head is Jessie Diggins. Diggins, a 2010 Stillwater graduate, placed second in the 2017-18 nordic skiing world cup and won a gold medal in the Pyeongchang Olympics in 2018. On March 10, she released her book calle...
‘Animal Farm’ cast soon will take one act competition by storm
Taylor Lee, Distrubution Reporter
February 6, 2019
Last year’s One Act team performed “Scenes from Metamorphoses” and, for the first time in history, went to the Minnesota State High School League [MSHSL] State One Act competition. However, they did not Star at the competition, which is similar to receiving a trophy in sport competitions. The team ...
‘Gone Girl’ movie mirrors novel
Samantha Flipp, Field Broadcast Reporter
October 23, 2014
Gone Girl scored $38 million opening weekend. The theater was packed and for good reason. This movie has a thrilling plot with unexpected twists. The only way someone would be able to know what to expect would be those who read the book. The film Gone Girl is based off of the 2010 bestselling novel written by Gillian F...
‘Weathering the Storm’ a story by Marybeth Misgen
April 14, 2014
Weathering The Storm, a book written by Lakeland mom and teacher, Marybeth Misgen, was recently published. The book showcases her son, Nick, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at only 3 years old. Duchernne muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that involves muscle weakness t...
Local author, Logan, hits the big screen
Katie Beedle
January 10, 2014
Chuck Logan, a Vietnam war veteran, is now a well known Minnesotan author. He is best known for his book, Homefront, that was published May 30, 2006, and is now a big screen film. The film was released to theaters Nov. 27, 2013. Logan has published nine novels including Homefront, alon...
‘The Fault in Our Stars’ goes to the big screen
Cora Sutherland
November 8, 2013
andIt has recently been announced that John Greene’s popular novel The Fault in Our Stars is being made into a movie. The novel is relatable, interesting and emotional, and readers have high expectations for the film to be the same way. Greene’s books are becoming increasingly popular across t...