Mind the Gap

Mari Mazarguil, Feature Editor

The end of the year is approaching, and with it, the release of a year of college applications for seniors. Everybody went through the process differently, with varying degrees of procrastination and stress, but it’s finally over. However, some Minnetonka students chose to take another route than college straight out of high school.

May 3, 2017

• Why We Still Need Feminism April 28, 2017
• Global Spotlight: Greece International Studies March 22, 2017
• Class President Rob Dow Comments on Cyclic Struggle to Liberate Ourselves from Ignorance and Apathy February 23, 2017

An Open Letter to HS Seniors on their last High School Sports Season

Jeff Week, Staff Writer

This article is for all the seniors who have gone through or are going through their last season of a high school sport.

May 3, 2017

• The Ultimate Team Game: Frisbee Team Prepares for the Season March 22, 2017
• Back to Back: Boys Tennis and Golf Look to Defend Their Titles March 22, 2017
• Boys’ Swim & Dive Team Named 2017 State Champions March 17, 2017

Salary Inequity in Sports

Matt Wilkinson, Staff Writer

Pay discrepancies in men’s and women’s sports have been the subject of intense discussion over the past couple of years, notably sparked by the USA women’s soccer team’s public complaints about their compensation. After winning the 2015 World Cup, the team was widely popular, yet was still making just a portion of the salaries of the less successful men’s players.

May 3, 2017

• CO2 Incubator Obituary May 3, 2017
• MHS Student Speaks About Her Life in the Community as a Person of Color April 28, 2017
• Sanctuary at the U of M, Twin Cities March 22, 2017

Surviving Through Cancer: Advice from a MHS Cancer Survivor

Liam Boris, Staff Writer

Courtney Chase ('20) was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (or ALL) cancer when she was only four and a half years old. She fought for a long two and half years when finally, she turned seven years old, she won her battle. Now, she has decided to share her experience with Breezes.

April 28, 2017

• Is it Worth it to Take Tonka Online? April 28, 2017
• Mr. Erickson’s High School Experience March 22, 2017
• First Annual Drinking Fountain Awards at MHS 2017 March 22, 2017

One Act Play Wins State

Joey Cutts, Staff Writer

The Minnetonka Theatre program is widely known as one of the best in the state, often boasting sold out crowds that gather for each seasonal musical. With incredible crew members, actors, and directors, there are countless things working together to make this happen, making it a great source of pride for many Minnetonka students and parents in the community. During each season, you will surely hear talk of the most recent musical.

February 23, 2017

• Top Flicks for Sweethearts February 17, 2017
• This is What Your Valentine’s Day Playlist Should Be February 14, 2017
• Artist of the Month: Sarah Gallagher December 22, 2016

You Probably Subscribe to Groupthink, Even if You Disavow It

Tommy Pratt, Staff Writer

Throughout evolutionary history, being in a group has always been a huge survival advantage. Groups offer mutual protection and the promise of sharing resources. They foster the development of new ideas, and they create communities. It could be said with accuracy that each formed society has been created by another, but groups are also known for doing nearly everything together once they have established themselves as a group.

April 28, 2017

• Betsy DeVos’ School Choice Plan Casts Desolate Shadow on Public Education March 22, 2017
• Class President Rob Dow Comments on Cyclic Struggle to Liberate Ourselves from Ignorance and Apathy February 23, 2017
• Holiday Cookie Recipes December 22, 2016

Alia Arellanes

Greetings, I'm Alia Arellanes, your 2016-2017 Editor-in-Chief of Minnetonka Breezes. I joined the Breezes staff last November as the Business Manager and I quickly fel...

December 22, 2016