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For an easy April Fools prank, look through leftover art supplies for inspiration, like googly eyes.

Easy pranks for April Fools’ Day

Amber Christeson, Reporter March 22, 2020

One time every year, there comes a day where we are given the excuse to prank our friends and family. The excuse being April Fools' Day. As your're social distancing inside your home, there are many different...

Dreams are a fascinating part of the human brain

Dreams are a fascinating part of the human brain

Katelyn Garrett, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

“I had the weirdest dream last night” is a phrase many people hear on almost a daily basis. Dreaming is something billions of people do every night, whether it be the best dream they’ve ever had...

History behind the leap year

History behind the leap year

Abbie Kipp, Advertising Editor March 1, 2020

Every four years during the second month of the year, February is gifted with an extra day. Although this extra leap day is well known, the history behind the start of this tradition is something most...

St. Patricks Day Treats

St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Grace Hoerstkamp, Advertising Editor February 29, 2020

March is a month of many exciting landmarks: the start of spring, the last quarter of the school year and spring break. However, March also is the time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day...

Simply Skin

Simply Skin

Emma Hillermann, Reporter February 24, 2020

Skin is one of the most important organelles of the body. The skin protects you, skin holds you together, skin allows us to touch. The skin sounds pretty important doesn't it? Taking care of your skin...

Stephanie Buttermore posts on her Instagram, updating her followers on her results after eating all in for 8 months. I eat a normally portioned meal and I dont feel like I could eat that meal all over again when Im done, Buttermore stated. Buttermore frequently posts What I Eat in a Day videos on her YouTube account.

Stephanie Buttermore chronicles “all in” journey

Willa Reust, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2020

In June of 2019, fitness YouTuber, blogger and former bikini competitor Stephanie Buttermore released a video on her YouTube channel titling “I Am Going ALL IN | Why Am I So Hungry?” Up until this...

Mac Miller “Circles” Review

Miles Hellebusch, Opinions Editor February 11, 2020

Mac Miller’s posthumous album "Circles" is much different from his other releases, especially since his last two albums, “Swimming” and “The Divine Feminine.” After his untimely passing, Mac...

A neatly prepared plate of chicken wings served with vegetables, bread and dipping sauce.

8 Super Bowl party foods ranked

Alyssa Luecke, Features Editor February 5, 2020

8) Deviled Eggs with Bacon:  Hard-boiled eggs, peeled, cut in half and stuffed with a combination of cooked yolk, mayonnaise, mustard and spices. Although deviled eggs may not be for everyone, there...

Picture a wave in the ocean. You can see it, measure its height, the way the sunlight refracts when it passes through...You know what it is. Its a wave. And then it crashes on the shore and its gone. But the water is still there. The wave was just a different way for the water to be for a little while. Thats one conception of death for a Buddhist. The wave returns to the ocean, where it came from, and where its supposed to be.
-Chidi Anagonye

‘The Good Place’ series finale doesn’t disappoint

Sophie Nieder, Reporter February 4, 2020

Following the beloved shows "Parks and Recreation," "The Office" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," the NBC-produced Netflix Original ‘The Good Place" quickly became another success for writer Michael Schur....

Caramel hot chocolate warms the winter weather away

Caramel hot chocolate warms the winter weather away

Emma Busch, Reporter February 2, 2020

As the winter months are coming to a close, what better way to finish off the cold days with a warm cup of hot chocolate. Adding a few extra ingredients is one way to add a fun twist to your average cup...

Netflix show CHEER brings out new perspective on teamwork

Netflix show ‘CHEER’ brings out new perspective on teamwork

Katelyn Garrett, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2020

Cheerleading: a controversial sport, yet intriguing for many to watch. Although many people only know about the cheer on the sidelines, the new Netflix show “CHEER” brings a new perspective on more...

The Rise of Skywalker Review

‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Review

Ben Tobben, Reporter January 27, 2020

Star Wars has defined nearly a half century for its fans and pop culture in general. Recently, all that could be seen on the internet with Star Wars memes for Baby Yoda. So, the movie series is still thriving...

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