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American Studies class formed to combine American history and literature

February 3, 2012

Nicole Sarquis, Staff Writer

History teachers tend to ramble off unrelatable facts about flappers, bootlegging, and the ease of life in the “Roaring 20s” during a typical U.S. History class, leaving their students with no real understanding of the subject. At the same time, English teachers’ enthusiasm over F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” can only be understood if students reading the literary classic have a solid knowledge base of the time period the novel is set in. In an attempts to bridge the gap between literature and history studies, two teachers––Ms. Megan Kern and Ms. Anne Marie Dominguez––have paired up to teach their newly developed class, American Studies, to juniors, combining the... Continue Reading

Lumpkin’s layup helps boys’ basketball avoid upset

February 3, 2012

Matt Muenzberg, Sports Editor

“Don’t miss.” That was the thought that ran through the head of senior forward Sanjay Lumpkin when he got the ball under the basket unguarded with three seconds left in the game. Lumpkin made the layup, giving the top ranked boys’ basketball team a 67-65 win over number two Spring Lake Park. “We were just trying to get a screen and roll on the top. The ball went into the corner and I just cut back door and no one was guarding me,” said Lumpkin. The Red Knights struggled to contain Spring Lake Park’s Sean Scott, who had a career night with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks in a packed, pro-Panther gymnasium. Head coach Mr. John Moore admitted that guarding Scott isn’t an exact... Continue Reading

Rising actors partake in Les Miserables performance

Junior Shannon Galvin rehearses for the upcoming Les Miserables performance wither her fellow cast members. (Giulia Imholte)

Rising actors partake in Les Miserables performance

January 27, 2012

Emily Kline, Staff Writer

Blue Water Theatre Company, one of the Twin Cities’ top performing arts groups for youth, is taking on “Les Misérables,” one of musical theatre’s most famous works, for their winter production. Juniors Rachel Hogen and Shannon Galvin, along with sophomore Rachel Wallace, joined the cast in late November and are currently in rehearsals for the... Continue Reading

SOPA bill is ineffective, inefficient, and infringing

February 1, 2012

Nick Hillson, Staff Writer

The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is a bill running through Congress in an attempt to curb the illegal uploading and downloading of copyrighted information and programs. Unfortunately, due to extremely vague wording and unclear definitions, the censorship proposed could extend to websites such as Facebook, various e-mails, and any other free forum. Not only is SOPA ineffective for all but the technologically impaired, but it violates our rights and benefits only a small handful of elites. SOPA works by requiring websites and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to search through sent information and to censor any infringing material. Not only does this ignore the privacy guaranteed in the Constitution... Continue Reading

Mock Trial season testifies the team’s talent

The Mock Trial team had a succesful season at several competitions due to immense practice and help from professional lawyers. (Photo courtesy of Jim Vogl)

Mock Trial season testifies the team’s talent

February 3, 2012

Mallory Hoch, Staff Writer

Beginning in October, the Mock Trial team has practiced every night from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in room 121 in preparation for upcoming competitions. Coming to a close on January 31st, the season ended on a strong note, making it to subsections before loosing their last competition. The season commenced with general practices to help initiate new members.... Continue Reading

SportDateOpponentResultW/L
Boys BasketballFri, Feb 03 Spring Lake Park67-65 Read StoryW
Girls BasketballTue, Jan 31 Minneapolis Southwest70-38W
Girls HockeySat, Jan 28 Hill-Murray1-3 Read StoryL
Boys BasketballSat, Jan 28 North Branch82-21 Read StoryW
Girls BasketballSat, Jan 28 North Branch66-40 Read StoryW
Dance TeamSat, Jan 28 Catholic JamboreeJ: 2nd/K: 3rd
Girls HockeyFri, Jan 27 St. Francis/North Branch10-0 Read StoryW
Boys HockeyFri, Jan 27 Moorhead2-6 Read StoryL
WrestlingFri, Jan 27 Robbinsdale Cooper47-27W
WrestlingFri, Jan 27 Mahtomedi33-34L
Boys HockeyThu, Jan 26 Irondale6-1 Read StoryW
Girls BasketballThu, Jan 26 Chisago Lakes58 -45 Read StoryW
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.
SportDateTimeOpponentLocation
Girls HockeySat, Feb 04 3:00Totino-GraceParade Ice Gardens
Boys HockeySat, Feb 04 7:30Spring Lake ParkBlaine
WrestlingSat, Feb 04 9:00TBAPine Island
Girls BasketballMon, Feb 06 6:00DeLaSalleDeLaSalle
Boys HockeyWed, Feb 08 7:30Shattuck-St. Mary'sShattuck-St. Mary's
Girls BasketballFri, Feb 10 7:15St. Louis ParkSt. Louis Park
WrestlingFri, Feb 10 6:00Chisago LakesHome
Boys HockeySat, Feb 11 2:30Totino-GraceSt. Louis Park
Dance TeamSat, Feb 11 1:00SectionsAustin
Boys HockeyTue, Feb 14 7:00Chisago LakesChisago Lakes
Girls BasketballTue, Feb 14 7:15Columbia HeightsHome
Girls BasketballThu, Feb 16 7:15WaconiaHome
Click on any sport above to see a full schedule for that sport.

Sweet Treats at Patrick’s

Addie Reine
February 26, 2010

The artfully crafted French-inspired creations at Patrick’s Bakery and Café seem almost too stunning to eat. Thankfully, the daring decision to take a bite into the exquisite creation will not have been in vain after you realize that the appearance only complements the taste. Patrick’s provides... Read more »

Harry Potter

Rachel Kaplan
February 26, 2010

Kelsey Myhre: “All that time turner business blows my mind everytime I read it.” KE:If you could marry one character, who would it be? KM: Harry. I had the biggest crush on him when I was little. Actually, who am I kidding, I still do. KE: What HP memorabilia do you own? KM: I have a cloak,... Read more »

Lil’ Wayne fails miserably with foray into rock

Mickey Caulfield
February 25, 2010

While ever-present auto-tune, constant female guest vocals, and overproduction has inexplicably become a trend in mainstream rap, it’s still frowned upon in rock as a hallmark of artists without credibility. Similarly, the lyrics feature none of the introspection or abstraction that sets rock apart... Read more »

Lovin’ the single life

Katie McClurg
February 25, 2010

Meredith and Maddy Gallagher, seniors KE: What are your plans for vday? Meredith: “Feeding myself chocolate-covered strawberries.” Maddy: “Buying myself about five dozen roses and then crying about all the money I just wasted.” KE: What are you looking for in a significant other? Meredith:... Read more »

Winter Olympics

Sean Simonson
February 25, 2010

Too few people take the time to support the men and women representing our county. No, I’m not talking about the soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan, though they don’t receive proper recognition from the American people either, but rather those proud athletes in the winter Olympic games. The... Read more »

New registration procedure

Emily Busch
February 25, 2010

On March 9 students will have two homeroom periods, in order to coordinate the registration process, one in the morning and one at the end of the day. For registration for the 2010-2011 school year, students are required to have their teachers approve the classes they are taking next year. The system... Read more »

All bout roller derby

Bernardo Vigil
February 24, 2010

Roller derby should be every guy’s favorite sport. Tight pants, roller skates, and full contact –– oh and all of the competitors are female. Boasting two independent leagues in the metro area (St. Paul’s “Minnesota Roller Girls” that hold bouts at The Roy Wilkins and Minneapolis’s... Read more »

Black history should be incorporated year round

Alana Profit and Mickey Caulfield
February 24, 2010

One month for Jack-o’-Lanterns, one month for Christmas trees, and one month for black people. Although it was founded to remind Americans that black people did have history, Black History Month has now become an anachronism, one of the last bastions of the segregation it was formed in opposition... Read more »

VV Brown hits the spot with retro album

Kate Schumacher
February 23, 2010

Recently featured on The Current, pop singer VV Brown has just released her best album yet, “Traveling like the Light.” VV Brown channels Amy Winehouse by singing with a voice inspired by music from the 50s and 60s. “Traveling like the Light” is yet another of her albums paying... Read more »

More than just pastries at Minneapolis favorite

Meredith Gallagher
February 23, 2010

Part deli, part bakery, part cafe, Turtle Bread Company is the perfect place to go for a giant cookie after school or a filling breakfast on the weekends. Located on 44th Street in Linden Hills, the independently owned and operated restaurant offers customers a large and diverse menu: Oatmeal or quiche... Read more »