Chronic absenteeism has been a prevailing problem in the United States for the past decade. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, existing problems were exacerbated tenfold. Among other factors, lack of...
Olivia Kuslich, Graphics Editor and Online Editor
• June 1, 2022
Gold, silver, black and anything else inspired by the 1920s materialism and American Dream era of The Great Gatsby will be seen at prom this year. Juniors and seniors attending prom will have the opportunity...
Mikai Tasch, Social Media Editor-in-Chief and Copy Editor
• May 3, 2022
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25/hour since July 24, 2009. For many citizens across the United States, this is not a livable wage. Although some believe that the federal minimum wage should stay...
Taya Hehn, Graphics Editor and Copy Editor
• March 3, 2022
"As co-present and as a leader, I try to be the one that always makes myself involved first," junior Mason Borchardt explained.
Mason is one of the co-presidents for NASA, the Native American Student...
The Beijing Winter Olympics are the biggest event in 2022 so far. It will boost spirit in a global-wide pandemic and bring countries together as they celebrate their athletes. But with such a big event...
Sara J. Norton, Photography Editor and Public Relations Editor
• January 18, 2022
The pep band is excited to be back to play at basketball and hockey games this year. They were not able to last school year due to COVID-19. With this comes new dynamics and good energy for the upcoming...
"I want to do Disney on Ice because it's been my dream since I was little," junior Berlin Mossak said.
Disney on Ice is a touring ice show that performs all over the country. They go from state to state,...
Sydney Rodd, Business Editor and Copy Editor
• January 15, 2022
The One Act Play is a Minnesota State High School League activity that occurs annually. High schools around the state have to prepare a production that meets the requirements set by MSHSL. The play must...
Chelsea Stahl, Social Media Editor
• November 20, 2021
“My strengths are her weaknesses and my weaknesses are her strengths,” senior tennis player Lizzie Holder said.
The girls tennis team wrapped up their 2021 season mid-October after the duo consisting...
Minnesota has been experiencing a major labor worker shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and businesses are scrambling to keep up. During COVID-19, many employees left their jobs for safety reasons and...
CORRECTION: In our print edition the photo caption inaccurately stated that vaccine was administered at school. This information is incorrect. The student did not receive her vaccine at school.
"We...
Cecilia Conery, Podcast and Online Editor
• October 24, 2021
"It's my senior year and I'm going to be me," senior Eliza Weston confidently said while talking about her new project. Weston decided to take the school year to challenge herself. She wears new and...
