Let’s Talk About Steps to Take to Love Life a Little More
Anna Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2018
Life can be tough; we’ve all experienced something that we didn’t think we could handle or that forced us to make changes we were never expecting. As teenagers--especially at such a high-pressure school as Minnetonka--we are overworked, fatigued, and stressed to the breaking point. It can be overwhelming, and stress can potentially lead to anxiety disorders, acne, stomach aches, depression, headaches and increased agitation, among many other things.
Peculiar Presidents Facts for Presidents’ Day
Grace Cruikshank, Backpage Editor
February 16, 2018
Monday, February 19 we will celebrate President’s Day. Here are some fun facts about our nation’s leaders.
Car Care for the Cold
Grace Cruikshank, Backpage Editor
December 21, 2017
The winter months are upon us and the roads are getting icy. Over half of the people in our school are licensed drivers, so it is important to be prepared in case of any sudden car problems, breakdowns, or accidents due to the slippery roads and freezing weather. Here are the essentials that will help keep you safe this winter:
Is Christmas Spirit Becoming Way Too Claustrophobic?
Anna Hoffmann and Isabella Bennett
December 21, 2017
In a little less than a week, Christmas will have come and gone. It seems as if time flies at warp speed, but it also feels like the Christmas festivities started forever-and-a-day ago. Each year, the Christmas commercials start earlier and earlier. Some even begin airing before Thanksgiving. Some stores even start selling their Christmas merchandise before Halloween starts. Each year it feels like Christmas gets more and more commercialized, and because of that, it becomes overwhelming.
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apples: Recipe and Reviews
Grace Cruikshank, Backpage Editor
October 27, 2017
Melt butter in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium-low heat. Add brown and white sugar and corn syrup. Stir regularly, being sure to scrape the bottom of the pot, until the mixture begins to boil (about 30 minutes). Resist the temptation to raise the heat.
Fantastic fungi
Grace Cruikshank, Backpage Editor
September 29, 2017
Jayme Pantekoek is an athletic trainer and owns a weight training company called Full Strength. Jayme has also formed an interest and gained a lot of knowledge about mushrooms and their mysteries. Here, she shares her passion with Breezes.
Lucia Hill, Copy Editor
December 20, 2019
Chile is home to the largest amount of coastline in South America, prolific artists and writers, and a United-States-fueled military dictatorship. From 1973 to 1990, the country...
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