Over 35 years ago, a visit to a St. Paul group home where English teacher Don Pults' girlfriend worked, sparked a passion of a lifetime advocating for safe, accessible lives for people of...
Senior student Victoria Pestalozzi’s foreign exchange year in Minnesota has been shaped by new routines, unfamiliar spaces and constant adjustment. Originally from Switzerland, she came...
Marilyn Ruddy is 75 years old and has been working in education for over 30 years. For the past 15 years she has been a substitute teacher in the school district. She is a fan favorite substitute, that...
The "Don't Say Gay" bill introduced in Florida is working to restrict discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity within public schools. The bill has passed in the state's House and Senate, and...
Financial literacy classes should be required if students are expected to lead an educated, financially independent life. Students statistically show a lack of knowledge in important subjects such as...
Sandy Liu, Distribution Reporter
• November 30, 2019
Half a serotonin molecule, an eye set in a sun and a one-line sketch of a face. All of these designs are set in ink on her skin. The tattoo that holds the most significance for senior Meghana Acharya,...
Kate Poor, Distribution Reporter
• February 17, 2018
Shaping curriculum is one of the most important jobs of teachers and school administrators. Profile of a Graduate is a new venture being taken on by the district to come up with ways to ensure the...
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
• October 28, 2017
Amidst heated debates about immigration reform, protests which have somehow made the general populace throw the First Amendment out the window, and hate crime rates skyrocketing, public education coats...
In politics today, sexual assault is a controversial topic. There have been debates over what counts as substantial evidence, with the two options being preponderance of evidence or clear and convincing...
Megan Karnuth, Online Editor-in-Chief
• February 11, 2017
Learning is being compromised because high school students care more about their grades than actually learning the material. Students copy assignments to save time and their GPA. High school is the gateway...
In recent politics, immigrants have been treated with hostility, but a lack of diversity could be damaging students. In a state known for its inclusiveness, Minnesota stands out for its cultural sameness....
School, a place for learning and growing. It’s a place that should prepare students for real life and get them on the track to success. After 13 years in such an institution, they should be ready...
