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From radio to television
"When I was little, I wanted to be a fireman," said
meteorologist Chris Shaffer of WCCO TV. "That is until I
realized how dangerous it is, and how little it pays."
Numerous factors brought Shaffer into his current career,
but the basis in the deciding of his career was the fact he is
a simply curious person.
"I thought it would be easier than it was. I thought I would
have more control," said writer Elisa Bernick, discussing the
endeavor of having a book published.
Bernick and her family moved to San Miguel Allende,
Mexico with the intentions of living a life of adventure and
spending more time together.
Mystery Google
Launched in 2009, "Mystery Seeker" (previously Mystery
Google) has quickly become one of the internet's most
well known sites. Oddly enough, this is despite the fact
that it's main feature, a search engine, does not work
properly.
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Leggings are here to stay
While some female students prefer jeans, a skirt, or a
dress to cover their bottom half, there are a select few
who place leggings above all else. Leggings are a
favorite of many teenage girls. They are comfortable,
stylish, casual and seem to be the perfect pairing to any
sort of outfit. Commonly worn with a long tunic or
sweater and UGG boots, they are easy to wear and also
keep you warm in the winter.
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Not an ordinary teacher
As students listen diligently to their sophomore English or
newspaper teacher, Rachel Steil, they would never begin
to imagine the stories and adventures their teacher's past
holds. From traveling to the Amazon her senior year of high
school, to working as a news editor for her college's
newspaper her sophomore, to internships at Kare 11 and
Nightline, Steil is no ordinary teacher.
Grpahic by Addie Stiff
The frustration and rewards that
come when publishing a book
Photo by Rachel Steil
Photo by Rachel Steil
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