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Journal Writing Project: Animal Testing

February 26, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

By Addison Kessler Animal testing is an integral component of modern science, product testing, and education (Beauchamp/DeGrazia PMC). It has been used to help understand the human body for thousands of years. Animal testing is wrong because the animals have no choice in whether they will be tested or not. Why test on animals when humans and animals are not biologically the … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project: We’re Going To State!

February 26, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

By Maggie Dempewolf As I sat there in the auditorium, shakily holding onto the hands of my fellow one act play teammates, I really thought to myself, could this be it? Are we really going to go to state? Well, let me tell you just how excited everyone was when we heard the judge’s next words. “And finally, in first place, performing “Clowns With Guns,” Fillmore Central High … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project: Are Video Games Unhealthy?

February 19, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

By Saturn Ludewig Video games have become an integral part of modern entertainment, but as their popularity soars, debates about their impact on mental and physical health continue to surface, highlighting both the positive and negative effects they can have on an individual. A common belief and misconception made by people is the thought that video games are bad for a kid’s … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project: The 11 Mile Ritual

February 12, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

By Hannah Kingsley Have you ever wanted something so bad you claimed that you would do ANYTHING in your power to obtain it? In the world of folklore, there is a way to make wishes come true. All you need is a vehicle, a deep desire for something, and the willpower to get through chilling miles that feel like Satan himself cursed them. Then, you will be ready for the 11 Mile … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project – Beyond the Bin: Repurposing Food Scraps and More for Less Waste

January 29, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

By Hayden St. Mary Every single day, around 330 million pounds of food are wasted across the U.S. That’s the weight of about 55,000 trucks!! Even if just the people who read this article start to use some of these easy ways to reuse or repurpose food, it can make a big difference! If you’re an adult, chances are you have to wake up early for work and need to have your … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project A Home Divided

January 1, 2024 by Fillmore County Journal

By Siri Corson The car seemed to shake as my friends enthusiastically screamed the bridge of the song “Cruel Summer.” My teeth were clenched under my smile as I wondered how many more “Swiftie” songs I would be subjected to on the 45-minute car ride to Decorah. At some point we turned the music down to discuss topics we held dear to our hearts like guns, political candidates, … [Read more...]

Ohtani: History in the Making

December 25, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal

By Cashton Newgaard America has just been shocked! December 9, 2023, the biggest contract in not just baseball, but in all American sports history was signed by Shoei Ohtani. Imagine     what a person could do with $700 million. That is a huge amount of money. This contract is already becoming one of the hottest topics in baseball history. This two-way player just keeps … [Read more...]

Christmas Traditions Around the Globe

December 25, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal

By Alleen Erchoff-Costet What does the Christmas spirit mean to you? Christmas is celebrated in many different ways in cultures around the world. Most of us might set up a Christmas tree and open presents on Christmas day. Christmas traditions may include decorating the tree, baking cookies, opening presents, watching movies, and keeping up with The Elf on the Shelf. Some … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project: The Biden Administration’s Struggle in the Middle East: A Growing Crisis Unfolds

December 4, 2023 by Commentary Submissions

By Isaac Vick The Biden administration finds itself entangled in a complex web of diplomacy and crisis management in the Middle East, as it grapples with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The president and his top diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, face a daunting challenge in persuading the Israeli government to temporarily halt its offensive against … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project “The Tale Of Despereaux” and Why This Book Helped and Changed Me for the Better

November 27, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal

By Maggie Dempewolf Never would I have thought, at the young age of 10, that picking up “The Tale of Despereaux“ from the school library in the fifth grade would change me for the better. Looking back on it now, at the age of 18 with an expansive collection of books, I am so glad that my younger self chose to do what she did. So here is the telling of how one book changed … [Read more...]

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