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Minnetonka High School's Student News

Minnetonka Breezes

Minnetonka High School's Student News

Minnetonka Breezes

Decorate your sugar cookies for any occasion.

Holiday Cookie Recipes

Sydney Moser, Backpage Editor December 22, 2016
(Using unsalted butter is recommended by many professional baking companies, as it allows you to control the amount of salt that actually ends up in your cookies. When unwrapping Hershey's kisses, unwrap the same number of kisses as cookies that just went into the oven. That way, you don't have to guess at how many you'll need.)
December Holidays of Mystery to MHS Students

December Holidays of Mystery to MHS Students

Liam Boris, Staff Writer December 22, 2016
The results of a recent Breezes survey concluded that there is a broad range of interest in different December holidays — the three most common being Boxing Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Nations), Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (celebrated in Mexico by Catholics), and Kwanzaa (celebrated amongst African Americans). Because knowledge about cultures other than one’s own is valuable, below are descriptions of the three least-known December holidays among MHS students.
Decoration Dilemma: Should MHS Stray Away From Christmas Décor?

Decoration Dilemma: Should MHS Stray Away From Christmas Décor?

December 22, 2016
In recent years, high schools, including Minnetonka, have begun to approach Christmas in a new, more secular way. In the First Amendment to the United States Constitution lies a religious clause, and within that clause, the Establishment Clause. The opening lines of it are as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This is coupled with an implication: The separation of Church and State. Seeing as our school is public, Minnetonka HS is an institution of the state and therefore the school must not show religious favoritism. And so, our dilemma is born.
Breezes Editorial Board: Tis the Season of Giving Back by Helping Your Community

‘Breezes’ Editorial Board: ‘Tis the Season of Giving Back by Helping Your Community

Alia Arellanes and Breezes Editorial Board November 30, 2016
As the days get snowier and the nights get colder, the time and help you can provide becomes more and more of a necessity for some. The winter season often brings joy to many homes, however, there are still many families that need a little extra help, especially during the holidays. The 'Breezes' Editorial board has put together a few ways that you can help spread some holiday cheer throughout your community.
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