Has Mother Nature Really Been Recovering During Quarantine? A Look at COVID-19’s Impact on the Envionment
Anna Geldert, Managing Editor, Commentary
September 25, 2020
Over the past six months, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives. Schools have been shut down, international and domestic travel has been disrupted, and all across the globe people grieve the loss of their loved ones and worry for others who have fallen ill....
Does violence in video games actually cause behavioral issues in children?
Luke Williams, Deputy Editor, Commentary
September 25, 2020
One of the most contentious debates in the video game industry is whether or not violence in video games directly causes aggression and violence in children. While many parents use this argument to control their children’s screen time, and many politicians use this argument to pin blame on the video indus...
How effective is online school when compared to in person instruction?
Luke Rowen, Copy Editor
September 25, 2020
The picture above is a scene we are all very familiar with at this point. We roll out of bed, don’t eat breakfast, and then, at 8:00...
The Clash Between Donald Trump and Academy Award Winner Parasite
Lucia Hill, Copy Editor
March 20, 2020
Parasite is a South Korean black comedy thriller that completely swept the Oscars and left many who doubted the foreign language film’s success in shock. The film, directed by Bong Joon-ho, follows a family living below the poverty line in Seoul as they scheme their way into becoming employed by an e...
Expense vs. Quality: Are Minnetonka High School’s Lunches Overpriced?
Autumn Eversman, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
When comparing prices from school lunches at Minnetonka High School to the average high school in the country, Minnetonka obviously has a higher prices. The average lunch price at Minnetonka is $3.15, while at most American high schools charge an average of $2.74; this means Minnetonka staff and stud...
Attention Class of 2020: It’s Time To Ride the Senior Slide
Mary McDonald, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
As the second semester of the school year begins, many members of the class of 2020 are talking about the “senior slide” and attempting to engage in it. For some, it’s the coveted light at the end of the tunnel: the laziness that it’s finally possible to relax into, especially after Mid-Year...
Lily Kamrath, Deputy Editor, Arts & Entertainment
September 25, 2020
This month while I was browsing Arts and Entertainment topics to write about, I came across a headline from The Washington Post titled, “Why Disney’s new ‘Mulan’ is...
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