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Editors-in-Chief:
Kate Heiser and Anna Morris

Managing Editor:
Amy Hilgers

Online Managing Editor:
Cammie Richards

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ISSUE 4 VOL. 57

October 2011

January 2012

Editor-In-Chief
Monthly Report

January 18, 19 & 20:
Semester Finals

January 23:
No School

January 27:
Battle of the Bands
7pm - 9pm

Online Editorial Staff:
News:
Jackson Braatz
People: Laura Olson
Opinion: Garret Ruh
Political Opinion: Nick Winkler
Focus: Nicole Glenna
Variety: Nichole Junker
A & E:  Jake Hall
Sports: Sarah Marsnik and Carla Marin
Locker Room: EICs/Managing Editor
Lifestyle: Dani Smilanich

Graphic by Cammie Richards -- Photo Courtesy of Kathryn Luk

MEET THE STAFF

Kathryn Luk
awarded Outstanding Abstract Award
Mathletes taking over

With calculators, paper and pencils in hand, the Mathletes vigorously work to finish problems involving algebra, geometry, trigonometry and pre-calculus. The Mathletes consists of about 25-30 members from ninth grade through twelfth grade. They are coached by math teachers Jennifer Jones and Cathlene Gunvalson. Both of these teachers have great experience helping students become better at math. READ

Coffeehouse warms hearts of audience

A night of music from talented students, a cozy atmosphere and a worthy cause all combined to create a successful fundraiser at Winter Coffeehouse.

Months of hard work paid off Dec. 9, 2011, when both show times of Winter Coffeehouse filled the Black Box with both music and smiles. The concerts were more than an opportunity for students to showcase their talents; nearly $2000 was raised and donated to Lance Husfeldt, a 20-year-old father from Forest Lake, who is battling osteosarcoma. READ

Lumberjack Days in limbo

Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days has been taken place every year during the summer time. However, due to recent conflict, the likelihood of the annual tradition occurring again this year is in jeopardy. Contracts for the festival have been temporarily suspended by the Stillwater City Council, with a 5-0 vote. READ

Senior Kathryn Luk climbed the stairs to the stage and took her place behind the podium. Despite her many rehearsals, anxiety and nervousness began to settle in as she stared out across the sea of unfamiliar faces. Just as she was beginning to panic, she remembered to take a deep breath. The breath worked; her prepared speech came rushing back and she smiled and began. READ

Photo by Adam Peltier 

Stillwater’s annual Lumberjack Days has been taken place every year during the summer time. However, due to recent conflict, the likelihood of the annual tradition occurring again this year is in jeopardy. Contracts for the festival have been temporarily suspended by the Stillwater City Council, with a 5-0 vote. READ

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