A gentleman’s guide to swag and style

Eric Wagner and Will Jarvis
May 16, 2013
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TOP Guys, you better get to the weight room this spring because tank tops are in this summer. Show off those flawless biceps as you rock a trendy tank. Don’t be “that guy” who wears the white cut-off shirt because everyone will be wearing these out and about this summer so you’ll want your shirt... Read more »

Upperclassmen share their creative Prom-posals

Taylor Rogers and Kathleen Meskill
April 29, 2013
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MIKEY LAMB (junior) Knight Errant: How did you ask? Mikey Lamb: Eric Wagner, Will Jarvis, and I made a music video asking three girls to the music of Justin Bieber’s "Boyfriend." Lyrics were written by Will, our cameraman was Connor Mctigue, it was really a team effort. KE: Were you nervous... Read more »

Adventures in crashing parents’ dates

Rachel Hogen, Staff Writer
February 4, 2013
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I am a pathetic excuse for a teenager. I mean, the teenage years are supposed to be about rebellion and fun, but I just don’t seem to stray on the wild side of things. One Friday night, I found myself in the perfect example of just how pathetic and lacking rebellion I actually am. After two months... Read more »

The pains of living life as lactose intolerant

Megan Pohle, Staff Writer
January 24, 2013
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I often refer to my life before the discovery of my lactose intolerance as the glory days. I reminisce on this time in my life, remembering the taste of half and half in my frosted flakes, and chocolate milkshakes at the state fair. I was called the “Dairy Queen” (pun intended) due to my love for... Read more »

Surviving public displays of affection

Molly Eldevik and Taylor Rogers
January 12, 2013
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There’s nothing better than struggling to sandwich through love-blind couples blocking classroom doorways and pretending not to notice passionate make-out sessions in the basement––not to mention those uncomfortable freshman lovers that drift through the theater hallway. Call me biased because... Read more »

Tales from the owner of a fat cat

Anne Arnason, Staff Writer
December 17, 2012
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Saturday morning, I sleep soundly in my bed until I hear it. Thump. Thump. Startled, I sit up in bed, but the thumping continues. Armed with my polka dotted pillow, I slowly open my door to see what creature lies on the other side of my bedroom door. “Meeeoooooooooowwwwwww.” It’s just Sophie, my... Read more »

Roller backpack: social suicide

Will Jarvis, Staff Writer
December 4, 2012
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As I walk into school the first day returning from back surgery, I receive odd glances from girls and boys alike, all grades included. The lone seventh grade girl stares, then proceeds to laugh, stinging me like a bullet shot right through my stomach. I look normal, though: I don’t have anything... Read more »

The most wonderful time of the year: Thanksgiving

Arthur Boyle, Staff Writer
November 20, 2012
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Millions of years ago, a great race of pioneers wandered into the great unknown and stumbled upon America, land of plenty. We call these brave souls today the pilgrims, and we are grateful because they gave us Thanksgiving. The pilgrims had an idea when they left their homeland and struck out bravely... Read more »

License wars: driven to competition

Jackie Lawyer, Staff Writer
November 11, 2012
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Turning sixteen means one thing: driving. Fifteen-year-olds turn into calendar robots, calculating the exact day to take their permit test so it falls precisely six months from their sixteenth birthday. This especially affects the male species. What they lack in personal hygiene, they make up for... Read more »

With the books and movie complete, “Harry Potter” withdrawl strikes

Michelle Sauer, Staff Writer
October 22, 2012
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The end of the Harry Potter franchise created a hole in my heart unfillable by anything but my favorite wizarding series. With five years since the the last book and over one year since the last movie, I’ve struggled with the realization that Harry Potter is over––no more magic. Leading medical... Read more »