Minnetonka Boys Hockey Vies for Its Second State Championship Title
Scott Sorenson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Sports
In 2018, after dominating Duluth East 5-2 in the State Championship game, Minnetonka was the undisputed state champion. Every victory, however, has the same follow-up question: what’s next?
Winter Running Club: Summer and Winter Sports Interestingly Collide
Annika Tamte, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Sports
Getting exercise in the winter can be very tough, especially in Minnesota with its recent daily sub-zero temperatures. However, from December to March, there is a group of people who are resilient enough to attend biweekly winter running club meetings despite the cold Minnesota temperatures. For many practices, the winter running club merges with the track captains’ practices for a long distance option.
Minnetonka Women’s Gymnastics Defies Gravity in Their Current Season
Danielle Lorenz, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
Gymnastics is a sport that goes well beyond flips and pretty dance moves. While it may seem not all that challenging, it requires a feat of strength and carefully placed movements. Its history traces all the way back to Ancient Greek history. The famous Spartan warriors performed calisthenic regimens for cross-training purposes to make themselves as strong as humanly possible. These moves then carried over into modern day gymnastics.
Minnetonka Wrestling
Danielle Lohrenz, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Filed under Sports
The objective of wrestling seems simple: put the opponent on their back. In reality, wrestling is much more complicated and challenging than that. It’s a sport that requires agility, smarts, strength, and commitment.
Fitness Focused New Year’s Resolutions: Goal Setting to Achieve Results
Scott Sorenson, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Filed under Sports
On December 31st, many people will celebrate the coming of 2019 with the tradition of making a resolution. The most popular resolution always seems to be to lose weight, especially for older Americans, as they strive every year to make the change. New Year’s motivation helps many feel up to the challenge, and this leads many people to be ambitious in their goal setting.
Alternate Dietary Options: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free
Annika Tamte, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
It cannot be denied that over the past few years, the presence of veganism and vegetarianism has increased in popular culture. The availability of products that allow people to follow other diet plans has greatly increased as well, which makes it easier and easier to buy plant-based products or other products that support different diets. Why is it that so many people are now following a plant-based or alternative dietary option?
Sophie Moore and Annika Larson
February 20, 2019
Jokes are a great way to cope with the stress and pressures of high school. In a group of friends, they create a fun atmosphere and lighten the mood. However, when a joke goes too far, it becomes a problem. Especially regarding touchy subjects like race or religion, it can be difficult to know where to draw the line, and that line can change depending on who you are and who you are with.
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