Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic: Contagion Prevention and Precautions
Sophie Moore, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2020
In recent weeks, the topic of the coronavirus has been on everybody’s mind. As media attention has hyped up the potential dangers of the spread of this virus, mass panic has ensued, causing people to hoard sanitary supplies and become wary of going out in public without some type of protection. Howeve...
The Current March Madness Tournament: Bracket Predictions and Events
Leyden Streed, Deputy Editor, Sports & Wellness
March 20, 2020
Disclaimer: At the time of writing, the March Madness tournament was planned to occur as scheduled. Due to the spread of the Coronavirus (see page 11), those events could have shifted the outcome of the tournament. All in all, even if the 2020 tournament did not occur, this article will still be relevan...
The Houston Astros: More On Their Ongoing MLB Sign-Stealing Scandal
Scott Sorensen, Staff Writer
February 14, 2020
In the last month, a shocking round of allegations has shaken Major League Baseball. The Houston Astros, World Series champions in 2017 and 2019, are under fire for having a complex system for stealing signs. Stealing signs is when players watch a catcher’s hand motions to the pitcher, which indicate ...
Self love: Tips on How to Care for Yourself this Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2020
Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a chance to spend time with family, friends, and significant others. All around the world, people celebrate by going to church, writing cards or letters, and, above all, showing how much they care for their loved ones. While it...
Minnetonka Boys Basketball: Dunking Into The New Season
Scott Sorensen, Staff Writer
December 20, 2019
With the 2019-2020 season just underway, spirits are high for Boy’s Varsity Basketball this year. In order to improve on their 66th place state ranking with a record of 13-14 last year, the Skippers have to reflect on the history of their program. After dominating between 2011-2015, when they won 70% of...
Popcorn Lung: Health Risks and Other Side Effects Surrounding Vaping
Aarya Dev, Leyden Streed, and Caroline Davis
December 20, 2019
With vaping becoming more popular among youth, there has been some speculation about how safe vaping actually is. Vaping has been advertised as safer than cigarettes due to the lack of tar and smoke. Although this seems safer, there are unknown, dangerous chemicals in vaping juices and pods. These c...
Liam Boris, Managing Editor, Student Life
June 3, 2020
It's been said that learning in high school is not strictly about academics. In fact, learning throughout all of public schooling is actually not always focused on academic...
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