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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.

Maggie’s Restaurant-A Wayzata Tradition

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Peter Best , Staff Writer
December 20, 2011

Located just off of Lake Street in downtown Wayzata, Maggie’s Restaurant has a small-town feel that will take anyone back to the basics. It doesn’t boast any award-winning gourmet dishes, and the place certainly isn’t going to win any awards for its decor, but what it lacks in style and flair,... Read more »

“Pig and Fiddle” Solves the Riddle

Kiley Petersen, Staff Writer
December 10, 2011

Squeezed into half of the old Pearson’s on 50th and France, the new Minneapolis pub Pig & Fiddle brings a diverse, hearty European charm to the area. Drawing inspiration from the traditional English pub, Pig & Fiddle adds a unique, new allure to the neighborhood. “The food concept is Eastern... Read more »

“Pizzeria Lola” Serves Up Woodfired Success

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Megan Meskill, Senior Writer
December 9, 2011

Equipped with a photobooth, delicious pizza and desserts, and quick, friendly service, Pizzeria Lola gives locals the perfect location to dine-in or take-out. Pizzeria Lola offers customers a delicious, quick, fun, and casual dining experience with an inexpensive bill. Located in Southwest Minneapolis... Read more »

Lucia’s Offers Organic Fare at Fair Prices

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Emily Kline, Staff Writer
November 30, 2011

Nestled in a side street of uptown Minneapolis, Lucia’s consistently offers delectable dishes while maintaining its 26 year tradition of utilizing organic foods from local farmers. Led by head chef and owner Lucia Watson, this combination restaurant, wine bar, dog bar, and bakery leaves customers delighted... Read more »

Baa baa Blacksheep have you any pizza?

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Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
October 18, 2011

With minimal decorations and quiet music humming in the background, Black Sheep reminds customers that going to a restaurant should not be about the decor, but instead the quality of the food served. Entering Black Sheep Pizza feels like coming home to a warm house and good food. Owner Jordan Smith brought... Read more »

Izzy’s ice cream supports local farmers

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Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
October 5, 2011

Izzy’s Ice Cream Shop, a completely “green” shop that supports local farms by only using organically grown products, serves some of the best and freshest ice cream in the area. Located in St. Paul, right by St.Thomas, this ice cream not only appeals to college students, but families as well. When... Read more »

Cool down and pay up at Freeziac

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Rachel Frenz, Staff Writer
October 4, 2011

Even though yogurt may not be a traditional favorite frozen treat, when it tastes like ice cream and is covered with any topping imaginable, I can’t see why someone wouldn’t want a bite. At Freeziac, the customers are in control because everyone chooses their flavor of frozen yogurt and accompanying... Read more »

Fish and chips at Stella’s Fish Café

Maddie Hibbs, staff writer
April 29, 2011

A small sign positioned on a large creme-colored, apartment-style building reads, “Stella’s Fish Cafe”––an awfully deceiving appearance. Located in the bustling streets of Uptown, Stella’s Fish Café provides food of a far better quality than regular side street restaurants. Stella’s Fish... Read more »

Redstone Grill: simply American food

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Taylor Kenyon, staff writer
April 27, 2011

The smoky autumn bonfire scent floating through the air greets every guest at the crimson door of Redstone. The bonfires, boulder-stacked entry, and red brick walls add to the northern cabin style of this laid back American grill. Dim lighting, luxurious scarlet booths and a large mahogany bar invite... Read more »

Board games and satisfactory food at local hot spot

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Megan Meskill, staff writer
April 27, 2011

Located close to 50th and France, and just blocks away from Lake Harriet, Chatterbox Pub is a cozy and friendly spot to enjoy a fun night of food and board games. Its unique dining philosophy has people coming back every weekend because of the quality of food, comfortable seating, and variety of entertainment. Chatterbox... Read more »