By Katrina Bergey Auroras are natural, vibrant lights that appear in the sky. Recently, you were able to view the northern lights in Minnesota; therefore, I found it fitting to give a little background of the lights. There are northern lights known as Aurora Borealis and southern lights known as Aurora Australis that many people find captivating. These lights have an … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: One single smile
By Maddie Smith “Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.” This is something we have heard, but do we really follow this wise advice? The first facial pattern humans exhibit as infants, smiling, is the universal expression of happiness. Not only does showcasing your grin make you feel good, but it brings light to others’ days. Even though we don’t typically … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Class trip reflection
By Anna Erickson If you’re lucky enough to attend a school that offers a class trip, it is definitely something you should go on. I recently returned from my own senior class tour of Washington, DC. Spanning 10 days, Mabel-Canton has one of the longest tours in the area. This is an amazing opportunity and you’ll create memories that will last a lifetime. We kicked off the … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Why love always overpowers hate
By Pailey Gordon You just got home from a long day at work and want to relax for the night. You turn on your television and watch the nightly news. The first thing you see is breaking news about a horrible crime where one has decided to inflict pain on others. Whether it happened in a different country or in your own, you feel sympathy for those people. Overflowing emotions … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Stress of high schoolers
By Katrina Bergey Stress is a feeling every single person has felt. By definition, stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Most people can not go a single day without feeling some type of stress or hearing about other’s stresses. Today, high school students are feeling the pressure of stress more than … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Endangered
By Hannah Schneekcloth Imagine a world where tigers are just stories from the past, or elephants are things that people need to go to museums to learn about instead of the zoo. Due to habitat loss, poaching, and lack of genetic diversity in a species gene pool, species have become endangered. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has seven levels on how to … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: An hour well spent
By Maddie Smith You pass the sound of bells, see wrapped presents under Christmas trees, and hear of people spending their holiday evenings serving food at a local food shelter. Most people tend to associate volunteering with the holiday season, but why limit committing good deeds to only a select time of the year? Organizations such as 4-H, Boy Scouts, and the American … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Winter weather tips
By Anna Erickson Surviving rugged, harsh winters is something Minnesotans are known for. This year has brought some of the most frigid temperatures seen in decades. Resilient to the cold, many people who call the Midwest home trudge through the snow and risk dangerous conditions every day to reach their destinations. When driving in treacherous winter weather it is always best … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The danger that plagues America’s youth
There is an epidemic that is extremely concerning that is directly affecting the youth both in our local communities and in communities nationwide. This is the epidemic of vaping. This is a hot button issue that receives very little attention because it is such a new trend. It is a silent menace that will lead to the downfall of many adolescents and adults all throughout our … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: Is online learning or hands-on classrooms more beneficial?
By Katrina Bergey In this day and age, online learning is becoming more and more common as technology is a dominating force. Many schools are using online tools on snow days so the district no longer has to make up the extra snow days. Many college kids now take online courses, too. Online learning is not just for students, many employers are now asking employees to use this … [Read more...]